Head of Educational Programs

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Equal Employment Opportunity

• FSU's Equal Opportunity Statement
• FSU Diversity & Inclusion Statement
• FSU Strategic Plan
• Ringling Strategic Plan
• Ringling Equity Statement

Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing oversight and direction to the Museum Education department. Ensures education programs meet AAM best practices. Develops and implements education, public, academic, and outreach initiatives. Supervises and provides direction for full-time staff members including hiring, training and performance evaluation. May provide supervision for part-time staff. Develops budget recommendations and monitors fiscal resources. Assists in preparation of funding proposals and grants.
• Researches, develops, designs and implements public programs such as lectures and gallery talks. Works collaboratively with other departments such as Curatorial, Registrar, and Events in the planning and development of adult/public programs. Identifies opportunities for revenue generation where possible. Manages Arts in Health programs and partnerships.
• Works cross-departmentally to assist in coordinating appropriate educational programming and collateral associated with Museum activities and exhibits. 
• Assists in developing tour guide training and provides direction in Guide Program policy changes. Works with Academic Affairs and Human Resources departments to develop quality staff and student training and internships using existing resources where possible.
• Serves as a member of the Museum’s Senior Management Team.
• With the Head of Human Resources, co-leads the Museum’s IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access) Team and works to ensure implementation of IDEA initiatives. Coordinates with Ringling's Head of HR and FSU Chief Diversity Officer on university-wide initiatives as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of and ability to apply the processes, procedures and methods used in museum operations in compliance with applicable governing entities such as the American Alliance of Museums.
• Knowledge of applicable computer applications and basic computer functions. Specifically, Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to prepare, coordinate, and conduct workshops.
• Knowledge of adult learning theory.
• Knowledge of training and teaching methodology.
• Ability to maintain and improve personal and team effectiveness, and foster change and creativity.

Preferred

• Advanced degree in Art History or Museum Education.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Previous experience with a focus on Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access.

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