Manager of Operations and Visitor Services

Position Details Advertising/Posting Title Manager of Operations and Visitor Services Diversity Statement The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal. Posting Summary Coordinate and oversee the daily operation of the Fleming Museum of Art to include visitor services functions. Recruits, hires, train and supervise students employed as gallery attendants and front-desk staff. Oversee the safety of artwork on display and a safe environment for visitors and staff. Plan, schedule and manage logistics for programs and events held in Museum and other campus spaces and ensure appropriate staffing and oversight. Provide administrative office support, and support operational activities of the Museum including work-study scheduling and payroll, opening and closing the Museum galleries, and serve as the liaison to university support services such as custodial, parking and transportation, and event services. Reports to the Director. Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience) Associate’s degree and one to three years related experience required. Effective communication, organizational and interpersonal skills required. Proficiency with software applications used to support office functions required. Requires high level of customer service and experience in public/customer facing role. Desirable Qualifications Supervisory experience desired. Interest and acumen for working with and mentoring student employees. Anticipated Pay Range $23 - $27 hourly Other Information Applicants are asked to apply online. Please provide a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references. About the Fleming Museum of Art (https://www.uvm.edu/fleming) : Through its extensive collection of original artworks representing a diverse range of global cultures from ancient to contemporary, the Fleming Museum of Art engages with public and university audiences through a variety of exhibitions, programs, and collaborative projects. Located on the University of Vermont campus in Burlington, the Museum plays an active role in encouraging people to think differently and helping visitors from across our community to explore and develop thoughtful and empathetic social awareness. Everyone at the Fleming is committed to developing a museum space and museum culture to be more people-centered, community engaged, and welcoming. In an ongoing process called Fleming Reimagined, the staff aims to manifest UVM’s Our Common Ground (https://www.uvm.edu/president/our-common-ground) values by examining every facet of our work to become a museum where people and communities find themselves represented, engaged, and heard. Candidates with a firm understanding and commitment to this institutional position are encouraged to apply. The College of Arts and Sciences ( CAS ) (https://www.uvm.edu/cas) at the University of Vermont welcomes difference, values collaboration, encourages debate, and stands for integrity, service, and academic excellence. We are dedicated to the rigorous pursuit, understanding, and dissemination of knowledge through the process of discovery, the creation of art, and the practice of teaching. We provide an integrated and engaging multidisciplinary experience that generates creativity, critical thought, effective communication, and a practiced commitment to serve the pressing needs of society and the natural world. For more information about the College of Arts & Sciences ( CAS ), please visit the CAS website, www.uvm.edu/cas. Special Conditions Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), Bargaining unit position, External candidates must complete a 4-month probationary period, A probationary period may be required for current UVM employees, Background Check required for this position FLSA Non-Exempt Union Position Yes, UVMSU ($20 minimum hourly rate) Posting Details Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice. Job Open Date 10/02/2024 Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.) Open Until Filled No Position Information Position Title Office/Prgm Support Generalist Posting Number S5322PO Department Fleming Museum/31100 Position Number 001526 Employee FTE 1.0 Employee Term 12 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents Resume Cover Letter/Letter of Application Optional Documents Curriculum Vitae Other Document (1) Other Document (2) Other Document (3)