The University of Chicago
Director, Arts Technologies
The University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Department
AI Logan Center
About the Department
Designed as a home for creative life of the University of Chicago campus and the City of Chicago, the Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts is a partner, resource, and catalyst for developing deeper cultural networks and richer creative projects at the University, across Chicago and beyond. An innovative hub for arts education and artistic practice, the Logan Center and its satellite spaces (MADD Center and Edelstone Darkroom) provide an environment that catalyzes creative inquiry and supports the arts practice and scholarship of our students, faculty, and staff often in partnership with the broader community. The 180,000-square-foot multidisciplinary University arts center – the Logan Center is designed to encourage collaboration across the artistic spectrum. With classroom and performance spaces supporting a full range of disciplines—theater, cinema, dance, music, creative writing, and visual arts.
A platform to showcase today’s most innovative creators across all media, the Logan Center acts as a locus for impactful and collaborative artistic programs with partners in nearby South Side communities and across Chicago and serves as a key catalyst for collaborative arts programming across the University. The Logan Center is committed to advancing artistic practice, inspiring creativity across generations, developing authentic partnerships on and off campus, evoking curiosity and discovery through transformative arts experiences, and advancing the University’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, excellence, collaboration, and innovation. To learn more please visit
Logan Center .
Job Summary
With a team including full- and part-time professionals as well as students, the Director of Arts Technologies is responsible for the operation of the Jonathan Logan Family Foundation Media Center, Logan Shops, Logan exhibitions programs, Logan classroom AV, Edelstone Darkroom and the Media Arts Data and Design Center (MADD) Arts Labs including the Hack Arts Lab and Weston Game Lab, at Crerar Library. The Director reports to the Executive Director of the Logan Center and works in partnership with the Humanities Division and ITS.
The Director of Arts Technologies provides strategic leadership integrating technology into curricular, co-curricular, and community engagement arts programs and ensuring that the Logan Center supports the artistic practice, scholarship, and exhibitions of our students, faculty, visiting artists, and University and community partners. The Director ensures that our resources support the curricular needs of Art History, Creative Writing, Cinema and Media Studies/Media Art and Design, Department of Visual Arts, Music, and Theater and Performance Studies and other academic programs working on the arts across the University through technological and exhibition resources including mechanical, analog, digital, and/or computational that are required in nearly all arts practices.
In addition, the Director supports the technology and exhibition needs for the co-curricular work of our students both individually and through student groups and partners and connects the work of our faculty and students to our broader community and community partners through the Digital Storytelling Initiative, MADD Arts Labs community engagement efforts, and more.ResponsibilitiesLeads the strategic implementation of technology across the Logan Center and our satellite spaces (MADD Arts Labs and Edelstone Darkroom). Develops policies and initiatives that enhance the use of technology in artistic practice, teaching, and scholarship. Provides strategic leadership to the Logan Center’s support for student curricular and co-curricular artistic practice including Made@Logan projects. Plans, implements, and evaluates short- and long-term projects to further strategic objectives.Leads the Logan Center’s Exhibitions programs, in partnership with Logan Center’s Executive Director, Senior Director of Programming and Engagement and DoVA leadership. Engages with presenting artists, curators, vendors, collaborators, and programmers to develop individual projects.Hires, trains, supervises and evaluates professional staff at the JLMC, Logan Shops, Exhibitions, and MADD Arts Labs. Provides annual performance reviews and sets professional development goals with all staff.Develops and implements data-driven operational, financial, and staffing models that deliver technological resources to all stakeholders. Approves operating budgets and supervises day to day financial processes as administered by area leaders. Partners with the Executive Director and development team to solicit and steward grants, fellowships, endowments, and other external funding.With approval from the Department of Visual Arts or other academic program, teaches one credit course per academic year.Acts as primary liaison to Information Technology Services for the Logan Center. Ensures overall compliance with relevant University IT policies and processes.Serves as a member of the Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts staff and assists with various programs and projects, representing the Logan Center on various arts-related and technology committees.Manages employees by establishing annual performance goals and determining individual merit, incentive and/or promotional increases.Advises internal and external stakeholders as a department liaison.Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.---Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.---Certifications:---Preferred QualificationsEducation:Postgraduate degree.Experience:10 years media and fabrication technology and operations experience, including project management, design, development, analysis, implementation and support of online services and other technology projects.5 years experience managing teams.Background working closely with faculty, students, staff, artists, and community members.Familiarity with and experience working in a variety of civic arts organizations.Technical Skills or Knowledge:General knowledge of technologies used in arts related higher-education setting, including media (post-production and design software, digital print technology, analog and digital cameras, music studios, film and video production, electronic portfolios, etc); fabrication (wood- and metalworking, digital fabrication, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, etc); and computer (computer hardware, networking, operating systems, site licensing, deployment, etc).Preferred CompetenciesEffectively communicate complex technical details to managers, stakeholders and technical staff, and translate the needs of arts faculty and students to technology colleagues.Demonstrated ability in financial/ budgetary processes, such as analysis and reporting.Exceptional organizational skills. Oversee complex projects and schedules, maintain deadlines, work within budgets, set priorities, and manage several projects simultaneously.Clear, effective, and tactful oral and written communication skills; handle sensitive information with discretion.Demonstrated success in building collaborative relationships with diverse constituencies.Knowledge of the University of Chicago or another large research institution.Organizational and human relations skills; collaborate well and supportively and cultivate good relationships with various constituencies.The temperament to work with a diverse and demanding population.Self-directed and self-motivated, set goals and develop projects.Prioritize and execute multiple tasks simultaneously with an ability to view a project in its entirety.Working ConditionsOccasional evening and weekend work.Move among distributed work locations.Considerable office work.Moves equipment up to 50 lbs.Occasional offsite visits to vendors, partner organizations, meetings with colleagues, etc.Application DocumentsResume/CV (required)Cover Letter (preferred)References Contact Information (3) (preferred)
When applying, the document(s)
MUST
be uploaded via the
My Experience
page, in the section titled
Application Documents
of the application.
Job Family
Information Technology
Role Impact
People Manager
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Frequency
Monthly
Scheduled
Weekly Hours
37.5
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Posting Statement
The University of Chicago is an
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans
and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the
University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via
Applicant Inquiry Form.We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at:
http://securityreport.uchicago.edu . Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.
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AI Logan Center
About the Department
Designed as a home for creative life of the University of Chicago campus and the City of Chicago, the Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts is a partner, resource, and catalyst for developing deeper cultural networks and richer creative projects at the University, across Chicago and beyond. An innovative hub for arts education and artistic practice, the Logan Center and its satellite spaces (MADD Center and Edelstone Darkroom) provide an environment that catalyzes creative inquiry and supports the arts practice and scholarship of our students, faculty, and staff often in partnership with the broader community. The 180,000-square-foot multidisciplinary University arts center – the Logan Center is designed to encourage collaboration across the artistic spectrum. With classroom and performance spaces supporting a full range of disciplines—theater, cinema, dance, music, creative writing, and visual arts.
A platform to showcase today’s most innovative creators across all media, the Logan Center acts as a locus for impactful and collaborative artistic programs with partners in nearby South Side communities and across Chicago and serves as a key catalyst for collaborative arts programming across the University. The Logan Center is committed to advancing artistic practice, inspiring creativity across generations, developing authentic partnerships on and off campus, evoking curiosity and discovery through transformative arts experiences, and advancing the University’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, excellence, collaboration, and innovation. To learn more please visit
Logan Center .
Job Summary
With a team including full- and part-time professionals as well as students, the Director of Arts Technologies is responsible for the operation of the Jonathan Logan Family Foundation Media Center, Logan Shops, Logan exhibitions programs, Logan classroom AV, Edelstone Darkroom and the Media Arts Data and Design Center (MADD) Arts Labs including the Hack Arts Lab and Weston Game Lab, at Crerar Library. The Director reports to the Executive Director of the Logan Center and works in partnership with the Humanities Division and ITS.
The Director of Arts Technologies provides strategic leadership integrating technology into curricular, co-curricular, and community engagement arts programs and ensuring that the Logan Center supports the artistic practice, scholarship, and exhibitions of our students, faculty, visiting artists, and University and community partners. The Director ensures that our resources support the curricular needs of Art History, Creative Writing, Cinema and Media Studies/Media Art and Design, Department of Visual Arts, Music, and Theater and Performance Studies and other academic programs working on the arts across the University through technological and exhibition resources including mechanical, analog, digital, and/or computational that are required in nearly all arts practices.
In addition, the Director supports the technology and exhibition needs for the co-curricular work of our students both individually and through student groups and partners and connects the work of our faculty and students to our broader community and community partners through the Digital Storytelling Initiative, MADD Arts Labs community engagement efforts, and more.ResponsibilitiesLeads the strategic implementation of technology across the Logan Center and our satellite spaces (MADD Arts Labs and Edelstone Darkroom). Develops policies and initiatives that enhance the use of technology in artistic practice, teaching, and scholarship. Provides strategic leadership to the Logan Center’s support for student curricular and co-curricular artistic practice including Made@Logan projects. Plans, implements, and evaluates short- and long-term projects to further strategic objectives.Leads the Logan Center’s Exhibitions programs, in partnership with Logan Center’s Executive Director, Senior Director of Programming and Engagement and DoVA leadership. Engages with presenting artists, curators, vendors, collaborators, and programmers to develop individual projects.Hires, trains, supervises and evaluates professional staff at the JLMC, Logan Shops, Exhibitions, and MADD Arts Labs. Provides annual performance reviews and sets professional development goals with all staff.Develops and implements data-driven operational, financial, and staffing models that deliver technological resources to all stakeholders. Approves operating budgets and supervises day to day financial processes as administered by area leaders. Partners with the Executive Director and development team to solicit and steward grants, fellowships, endowments, and other external funding.With approval from the Department of Visual Arts or other academic program, teaches one credit course per academic year.Acts as primary liaison to Information Technology Services for the Logan Center. Ensures overall compliance with relevant University IT policies and processes.Serves as a member of the Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts staff and assists with various programs and projects, representing the Logan Center on various arts-related and technology committees.Manages employees by establishing annual performance goals and determining individual merit, incentive and/or promotional increases.Advises internal and external stakeholders as a department liaison.Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.---Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.---Certifications:---Preferred QualificationsEducation:Postgraduate degree.Experience:10 years media and fabrication technology and operations experience, including project management, design, development, analysis, implementation and support of online services and other technology projects.5 years experience managing teams.Background working closely with faculty, students, staff, artists, and community members.Familiarity with and experience working in a variety of civic arts organizations.Technical Skills or Knowledge:General knowledge of technologies used in arts related higher-education setting, including media (post-production and design software, digital print technology, analog and digital cameras, music studios, film and video production, electronic portfolios, etc); fabrication (wood- and metalworking, digital fabrication, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, etc); and computer (computer hardware, networking, operating systems, site licensing, deployment, etc).Preferred CompetenciesEffectively communicate complex technical details to managers, stakeholders and technical staff, and translate the needs of arts faculty and students to technology colleagues.Demonstrated ability in financial/ budgetary processes, such as analysis and reporting.Exceptional organizational skills. Oversee complex projects and schedules, maintain deadlines, work within budgets, set priorities, and manage several projects simultaneously.Clear, effective, and tactful oral and written communication skills; handle sensitive information with discretion.Demonstrated success in building collaborative relationships with diverse constituencies.Knowledge of the University of Chicago or another large research institution.Organizational and human relations skills; collaborate well and supportively and cultivate good relationships with various constituencies.The temperament to work with a diverse and demanding population.Self-directed and self-motivated, set goals and develop projects.Prioritize and execute multiple tasks simultaneously with an ability to view a project in its entirety.Working ConditionsOccasional evening and weekend work.Move among distributed work locations.Considerable office work.Moves equipment up to 50 lbs.Occasional offsite visits to vendors, partner organizations, meetings with colleagues, etc.Application DocumentsResume/CV (required)Cover Letter (preferred)References Contact Information (3) (preferred)
When applying, the document(s)
MUST
be uploaded via the
My Experience
page, in the section titled
Application Documents
of the application.
Job Family
Information Technology
Role Impact
People Manager
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Frequency
Monthly
Scheduled
Weekly Hours
37.5
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Posting Statement
The University of Chicago is an
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans
and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the
University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via
Applicant Inquiry Form.We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at:
http://securityreport.uchicago.edu . Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.
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