Gallery Student Manager - Summer and/or Fall 2026 - Work Study or Regular Pay
Position Summary
The Student Manager for Roberta’s Art Gallery assumes leadership responsibilities over the gallery while providing support to Gallery staff and the James R. Connor University Center. This position reports to the University Center Services Manager, works up to 15 hours per week, and serves as a liaison to the Graduate Assistant and Manager. Some special event weeks, fall training, exhibit installs, or UC events may require additional hours.
Minimum Qualifications
- Ability to lift and carry artwork of various sizes for installation/takedown
- Ability to climb a ladder to access the storage and lighting system (desirable)
- Must have strong communication skills, and organizational skills
- Must maintain an overall GPA of 2.0
Tasks
All UC Employees:
- Uphold UC’s Service Pillars of Experience, Courtesy, Inclusion, Efficiency, and Safety
- Follow UC Student Employee Guidelines
- Participate and complete onboarding, UC-Wide Orientation, and training
Position Specific:
- Prepares and maintains work schedules for Gallery student staff for both academic and non-academic sessions using When to Work (scheduling tool).
- Assists with set up and take down of gallery exhibits and special events
- Promotes gallery programs through personal invitations, posters, signage, and social media in collaboration with UC Marketing & Creative Strategies and other departments.
- Leads monthly staff meetings by creating agendas and team development activities, and effectively communicates agenda items
Additional Opportunities
- Paid participation in the UC ConnectED professional development program
- Incentives apply - semesterly and summer
Related CAS Learning & Development Outcomes
- Humanitarianism and Civic Engagement: The Student Manager will contribute to a welcoming, inclusive, Gallery environment by promoting accessibility, supporting the arts, and fostering positive relationships among students, staff, artists, and community members.
- Cognitive Complexity: The Student Manager will strengthen their critical thinking, organizational, and decision-making skills through managing staff scheduling, problem solving, and balancing multiple responsibilities with support from professional staff.
- Interpersonal Competence: The Student Manager will development leadership, teamwork, and communication skills through facilitating meetings, supporting peers, conducting staff training, and serving as a liaison between student staff and gallery leadership
- Practical Competence: The Student Manager will gain hands-on experience in supervising staff, creating systems for task management, coordinating logistics, and contributing to hiring and training–building valuable skills for future professional roles.