Director of Art Collections Management

14 hours ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Association of Academic Museums & Galleries Full time

Job Summary:

The Association of Academic Museums & Galleries is seeking an experienced professional to fill the role of Director of Art Collections Management. This position will oversee the care, conservation, and management of the institution's extensive art collection.

About the Role:

This full-time benefits-eligible position reports directly to the Director of the Smart Museum and has a dotted line report to the Senior Associate Vice President in the Office of the Executive Vice President. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience in a related job discipline, preferably with expertise in conservation or art museum collections management.

Responsibilities:

  • Develops overview of current Art in Public Spaces
  • Establishes priorities for collections management in consultation with museum and campus stakeholders and University leadership
  • Provides general oversight of display conditions, storage, and inventories
  • Manages strategic, operational, and project planning and budgeting processes
  • Collaborates with curators and registrars on logistics and documentation for incoming donations and acquisitions of artwork, outgoing loans, and incoming exhibition loans
  • Acts as primary contact for artwork loaned to external organizations, including reviewing facility reports and loan agreements

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Master's degree, preferably in art conservation
  • Previous work experience in conservation or in art museum collections management
  • Extensive knowledge of standards regarding the care and handling of art and knowledge of legal and ethical issues surrounding an art collection
  • Strong computer skills and previous work with relational databases to manage loans and exhibitions
  • Meticulous work habits, organization, and attention to detail

Benefits:

This position offers a competitive salary range of $80,000 - $110,000 per year, depending on experience, and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off.

About Us:

The Association of Academic Museums & Galleries is a leading institution dedicated to advancing the field of art conservation and collections management. Our team is passionate about creating a world where art and culture are accessible to all.



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