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Public Programs, Assistant Curator of Education
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Position Number: 1166942
Location: Notre Dame, IN
Position Type: Libraries

University of Notre Dame

Public Programs, Assistant Curator of Education

The University of Notre Dame (ND.jobs) is accepting applications for a Public Programs, Assistant Curator of Education.

Applications will be accepted until 3/13/2018.

The Public Programs, Assistant Curator of Education is the public face of the Snite Museum of Art for thousands of K-12 students, teachers, and other visitors to the Museum. Through their oversight of the school programs arm of the Education department with the Curator of Education they develop and deliver innovative, high-quality, curriculum-connected experiences to area K-12 students and educators. The ideal Assistant Curator is outgoing, creative, flexible, organized and able to work independently.
Specific responsibilities include:

Manage on-site and outreach programs for K-12 schools including but not limited to the creation of curriculum, the designing of gallery experiences for students, the training of docents, in-gallery and in-classroom teaching from Museum objects, the orienting of groups upon arrival, and the facilitation of teacher professional development.

Develop relationships with area K-12 teachers and administrators that connect the Museum's collections and exhibitions with state curricula and that firmly position the Museum as an integral partner and resource in the local educational community.

Manage school programs resources including physical spaces and supplies.

Regularly teach onsite and offsite using the Museum's collections and exhibitions with K-12 audiences.

Oversee the monthly development and publication of a digital educator resource newsletter. Work to increase subscription to the newsletter locally and nationally.

Create interpretive K-12 educational resources for use both within and outside of the Museum.

Maintain and update the online tour sign up system (which uses Qualtrics) used by teachers and the online docent scheduling system (on the website Sign Up).

Maintain departmental statistics and compile reports as needed.

Support the Public Programs department with other education programs including but not limited to: family days and nights, 3rd Thursdays @ the Snite, and Art Beat.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree, preferably in studio art, art history, museum studies, museum education, K-12 education, and at least one year of experience in a comparable position. Other Skills/Qualifications we are seeking include:

creative thinker and problem solver with strong faculty for big-picture planning as well as execution of day-to-day details.
is passionate about art, museums, and art education.
skilled at utilizing sound, independent judgment and making responsible decisions and recommendations.
works independently with confidence.
able to present clear and comprehensive written reports, procedures and oral presentations; excellent verbal and written communication skills.
is an enthusiastic learner.
is flexible both in thinking and in action.
able to work collaboratively with diverse groups of people both within and outside the Museum.
excellent customer service skills.
strong work ethic and organization skills.
confident with computersspecifically Microsoft Office products, internet searches, and email.

Preferred Qualifications:
Masters degree preferred. Previous experience working with children is desirable.

ABOUT NOTRE DAME:
The University of Notre Dame, founded in 1842 by Rev. Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C., of the Congregation of Holy Cross, is an independent, national Catholic university located in Notre Dame, Ind. For the fifth consecutive year, the University of Notre Dame has received Honor Roll distinctions as one of the top 10 higher education workplaces in the country in the Chronicle of Higher Education's annual "Great Colleges to Work For" survey...and we are proud of it!

The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and others that will enhance our community. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please apply online at http://ND.jobs to Job # S18114. For additional information about working at the University of Notre Dame and various benefits available to employees, please visit http://hr.nd.edu/why-nd. The University of Notre Dame supports the needs of dual career couples and has a Dual Career Assistance Program in place to assist relocating spouses and significant others with their job search.