University of Michigan
University Learning and Programs Manager
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, us, 48113
University Learning and Programs Manager
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How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. Your cover letter should address your specific interest in this position and relevant skills and experience. Due to system limitations, please combine your cover letter and resume into one document.
Job Summary
The University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA) (https://umma.umich.edu/) is hiring a University Learning and Programs Manager. Reporting to the Mellon Foundation Curator for University Learning and Programs (ULP), you will perform administrative and teaching tasks to enhance the museum's engagement with university learning and research. You will provide communication and support for ULP and campus partners. Additionally, you will create and facilitate learning experiences with UMMA's collection and exhibitions, and develop strategies for using, displaying, and interpreting collections and exhibitions for both university and broader audiences. The University Learning and Programs Manager also designs and implements professional development and mentorship activities for UMMA student employees.
The salary range for this position is $60,500-65,000. This hybrid position requires 3-4 days on campus in Ann Arbor, MI per week.
Who We Are
The University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA) puts art and ideas at the center of campus and public life. We create experiences that enrich our understanding of one another, foster joy, and build a more just future. Through exhibitions, programs, research, and community partnerships we are redefining what a campus museum can be. Formally established in 1946, UMMA is always free and fully accessible, and serves as the primary site for engagement with visual art on the University of Michigan campus. The Museum's collection features over 21,000 objects and represents more than three millennia of global art-making. The Museum is committed to anti-racism and is proactively engaged with the most relevant social and cultural questions of our time researching its collection to recalibrate past practices with today's ethical standards, activating civic engagement and democracy, challenging conventions of encyclopedism, and acknowledging and confronting structural racism.
Why Work at Michigan?
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, the University of Michigan offers acomprehensive benefits package (https://hr.umich.edu/benefits-wellness) to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:
Generous time off
A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability coverage
Responsibilities*
Manage Administrative and Reporting Tasks (40%)
Manage the university class engagement schedule through communication and planning with faculty partners, ULP staff, and UMMA facilities and security.
Communicate with UM faculty members from various disciplines.
Facilitate the use of UMMA's study rooms in partnership with the Registration Department; manage the movement of artworks from storage to study rooms, and oversee student Art Handlers.
Manage data collection and analysis for ULP activities for quarterly and annual reporting.
Master the use of UMMA internal and public collection databases to support colleagues and faculty.
Use tools like Asana, Google Workspace, Collective Access, Qualtrics, InDesign, and Canva to support ULP activities.
Facilitate Learning and Research with UMMA's Collections and Exhibitions (40%)
Design and implement UM course engagements across various disciplines. Lead UM course visits.
Participate in ongoing training for UMMA educators and stay updated on best practices in museum teaching.
Create learning resources, visitor guides, and teaching guides for special exhibitions and UMMA's collection galleries for various audiences.
Participate in staff work groups as requested and promote university learning methodologies, UMMA DEI goals, and UM students' interests.
Develop Student Employee Professional Development Activities (20%)
Collaborate with the Education Program Manager to design and implement professional development and mentorship activities and cohort-building for all UMMA student employees (including the Student Advisory Board) to ensure a cohesive experience for all.
Required Qualifications*
Advanced degree or equivalent experience in museum learning, museum studies, cultural studies, or higher education.
Experience communicating with diverse groups, including public speaking, writing reports, and creating instructional materials.
Experience managing administrative tasks, including coordinating schedules and activities.
Experience designing and leading interdisciplinary instructional experiences that cater to diverse learning styles and needs.
Experience working in a collaborative environment.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Job Detail
Job Opening ID
256037
Working Title
University Learning and Programs Manager
Job Title
Academic Program Manager
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Hybrid
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
Acad & Fac Affairs
Department
Museum of Art
Posting Begin/End Date
10/22/2024 - 11/08/2024
Salary
$60,500.00 - $60,000.00
Career Interest
Academic & Student Services
The Arts
Apply Now
Apply Now
How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. Your cover letter should address your specific interest in this position and relevant skills and experience. Due to system limitations, please combine your cover letter and resume into one document.
Job Summary
The University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA) (https://umma.umich.edu/) is hiring a University Learning and Programs Manager. Reporting to the Mellon Foundation Curator for University Learning and Programs (ULP), you will perform administrative and teaching tasks to enhance the museum's engagement with university learning and research. You will provide communication and support for ULP and campus partners. Additionally, you will create and facilitate learning experiences with UMMA's collection and exhibitions, and develop strategies for using, displaying, and interpreting collections and exhibitions for both university and broader audiences. The University Learning and Programs Manager also designs and implements professional development and mentorship activities for UMMA student employees.
The salary range for this position is $60,500-65,000. This hybrid position requires 3-4 days on campus in Ann Arbor, MI per week.
Who We Are
The University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA) puts art and ideas at the center of campus and public life. We create experiences that enrich our understanding of one another, foster joy, and build a more just future. Through exhibitions, programs, research, and community partnerships we are redefining what a campus museum can be. Formally established in 1946, UMMA is always free and fully accessible, and serves as the primary site for engagement with visual art on the University of Michigan campus. The Museum's collection features over 21,000 objects and represents more than three millennia of global art-making. The Museum is committed to anti-racism and is proactively engaged with the most relevant social and cultural questions of our time researching its collection to recalibrate past practices with today's ethical standards, activating civic engagement and democracy, challenging conventions of encyclopedism, and acknowledging and confronting structural racism.
Why Work at Michigan?
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, the University of Michigan offers acomprehensive benefits package (https://hr.umich.edu/benefits-wellness) to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:
Generous time off
A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability coverage
Responsibilities*
Manage Administrative and Reporting Tasks (40%)
Manage the university class engagement schedule through communication and planning with faculty partners, ULP staff, and UMMA facilities and security.
Communicate with UM faculty members from various disciplines.
Facilitate the use of UMMA's study rooms in partnership with the Registration Department; manage the movement of artworks from storage to study rooms, and oversee student Art Handlers.
Manage data collection and analysis for ULP activities for quarterly and annual reporting.
Master the use of UMMA internal and public collection databases to support colleagues and faculty.
Use tools like Asana, Google Workspace, Collective Access, Qualtrics, InDesign, and Canva to support ULP activities.
Facilitate Learning and Research with UMMA's Collections and Exhibitions (40%)
Design and implement UM course engagements across various disciplines. Lead UM course visits.
Participate in ongoing training for UMMA educators and stay updated on best practices in museum teaching.
Create learning resources, visitor guides, and teaching guides for special exhibitions and UMMA's collection galleries for various audiences.
Participate in staff work groups as requested and promote university learning methodologies, UMMA DEI goals, and UM students' interests.
Develop Student Employee Professional Development Activities (20%)
Collaborate with the Education Program Manager to design and implement professional development and mentorship activities and cohort-building for all UMMA student employees (including the Student Advisory Board) to ensure a cohesive experience for all.
Required Qualifications*
Advanced degree or equivalent experience in museum learning, museum studies, cultural studies, or higher education.
Experience communicating with diverse groups, including public speaking, writing reports, and creating instructional materials.
Experience managing administrative tasks, including coordinating schedules and activities.
Experience designing and leading interdisciplinary instructional experiences that cater to diverse learning styles and needs.
Experience working in a collaborative environment.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Job Detail
Job Opening ID
256037
Working Title
University Learning and Programs Manager
Job Title
Academic Program Manager
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Hybrid
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
Acad & Fac Affairs
Department
Museum of Art
Posting Begin/End Date
10/22/2024 - 11/08/2024
Salary
$60,500.00 - $60,000.00
Career Interest
Academic & Student Services
The Arts
Apply Now