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Director, Curation and Special Projects - Department of Museums, Archives and Rare Books

Job ID: 297165
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the . We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our . Come at KSU!

Location

(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Provide curatorial leadership for the Department of Museums, Archives, and Rare Books and University Libraries (MARBL), overseeing curatorial and support staff and directing the planning and implementation of exhibitions and related interpretive initiatives. Lead the research, planning, management, and execution of exhibitions and interpretive projects for KSU and external stakeholders, in collaboration with campus units and community partners. Contribute expertise in public history, museum studies, and curatorial practice, with a strong commitment to engaging and educating diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provides strategic leadership in assembling and directing cross-functional teams to research, curate, design, and deliver exhibitions and other interpretive initiatives, ensuring alignment with
institutional vision and goals.
2. Coordinates exhibition planning and calendar management
3. Manages curatorial staff
4. Manages contracts, copyrights, and related permissions
5. Develops and helps manage exhibition budgets
6. Assists in building collections across the unit
7. Assists in securing exhibition-related grants and funding
8. Teaches KSU education programs related to exhibitions, curation, and public history
9. Produce scholarships and creative works that support the unit's interpretive program
10. Develop content for marketing and public relations initiatives
11. Participate in unit-wide strategic planning
12. Serve on the unit's leadership team

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree in history, museum studies, or related field

Other Required Qualifications
Current, valid, and unrestricted driver's license

Required Experience
Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience with curation, project management, and supervision of staff

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Proposed Salary

The salary range is $92,160 to $94,080. Offers are based on relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Ability to foster trust and collaboration among team members and manage through change with flexibility and poise.
Ability to lead multiple, high-profile projects forward and effectively leverage available resources and/or creatively identify new resources as necessary to drive results.
Ability to prioritize and adjust heavy workload, manage a variety of tasks, and meet various deadlines with changing priorities, frequent interruptions, and conflicting deadlines.
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time, meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge and commitment to the latest developments in curatorial practice and museum standards.

SKILLS
Proactive leadership, diplomatic, entrepreneurial, decision-making, and people-management skills
Strong project-management skills
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem-solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management, and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at .

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225,

Other Information

This is a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 25% - 49% of the time
This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced
• Education
• MVR
• 9 Panel Lab Drug Test

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening

results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.



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