The Director serves as chief administrator of the Miami University Art Museum and has responsibility for planning and implementing all Museum policies; appointing staff and supervising the work and professional standards of all Museum personnel; budget development, budget administration, and grant-writing; public relations and audience development; and acting as a consultant to the University's Development Office for external funding and art procurement. The Director reports directly to the Dean of the School of Fine Arts. The successful candidate must be highly motivated, possess excellent communications skills, and be capable of providing strong leadership, vision and strategic direction.The candidate should have an advanced degree (Masters or Ph.D.), and a minimum of three years experience as a manager with fiscal responsibility and demonstrated success in team-building, audience development, fund raising, and collaboration with other cultural organizations. Experience in a university or other museum with a permanent collection, teaching experience in art history, and/or record of scholarly or creative accomplishments are also desirable. The Museum includes five galleries for permanent collection and temporary exhibitions, an auditorium, storage, and work space.

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