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Art Center Museum Director (Mishkin Gallery Director)

POSITION DETAILS

•At Baruch College, we believe that student success is everyone’s responsibility.”

The Mishkin Gallery Director is responsible for establishing the gallery's artistic policy and managing its day-to-day operations. The Director is responsible for both the permanent DASNY-owned collection of Baruch College, which includes notable works by Rauschenberg, Nevelson, Warhol, and Longo, among others, as well as for artwork for specific exhibitions. Reporting to the Dean of the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences, the Director will be expected to build the gallery's reputation by collecting and exhibiting work by important artists who are of interest to the college community, the art community, and the public at large. The Director will also be expected to advance the college’s mission and strategic goals by creating inclusive and experiential learning opportunities for students, including collaborating with faculty to integrate the Gallery’s collection into the curriculum as appropriate.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Exhibitions

+ Build relationships with artists and art critics to stay up-to-date with trends and identify work that will attract visitors and buyers.

+ Plans a program of exhibitions and collaborates with others to develop layouts to showcase the work.

+ Negotiate the terms with artists and their agents, or with owners of important works, and arrange for the collection, installation, and insurance of the work.

+ Obtain sponsorship to cover part or all of the exhibition costs.

Event Marketing

+ Develop effective event marketing programs to attract visitors to exhibitions.

+ Prepare exhibition catalogs in collaboration with graphic designers, photographers, and printers.

+ During an exhibition launch, invite art critics, journalists, donors, and selected guests to a private viewing.

+ Collaborate with faculty to integrate the exhibitions into the curriculum as appropriate.

+ Promote exhibitions to the wider community through a gallery website, posters, invitations to people on the gallery mailing list, and editorial coverage in the media.

Community Relations

+ Run special events for schools and colleges to build an appreciation and understanding of art and workshops for the community or adult education groups.

+ Encourage visitors to become gallery members by offering a subscription in return for benefits, such as private viewings or discounts on exhibition tickets.

+ Engage in the writing and submission of grants and other fundraising activities to ensure the Gallery’s fiscal health and relevance.

Gallery Management

+ Run the day-to-day operations of the Mishkin Gallery and provide regular reports to the Weissman Dean’s Office about ongoing operations, plans, and finances.

+ Recruit staff to manage clerical and maintenance staff, in addition to specialists, such as curators, designers, and conservationists.

+ Manage budgets and ensure the gallery maintains a strong public profile, attracting sufficient funding.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree and eight years' related experience required

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Master's degree in an arts-related topic, such as art management or the history of art.

+ Possess a wide-ranging knowledge of art to make decisions about the work that he or she will exhibit.

+ The experience and skills to develop effective event marketing programs, which can attract visitors to exhibitions.

+ An understanding and appreciation of the visual arts, combined with the business and marketing skills to manage a team and run a profitable operation.

+ Experience in gallery management.

+ Communication skills to build relations with the local community.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Oversees an Art Center or Museum, promoting and directing programs and initiatives.

- Works with senior management to create a vision and strategy for art/museum collection which fulfills the mission of the College

- Develops, researches, curates and markets high quality exhibits; designs educational programs around exhibits such as lectures, films, learning aids and internships which relate to the College's curricula

- Oversees the development and implementation of creative programming to attract both sponsors and audiences

- Directs the administrative functions of the Center/Museum, including budget, archives, inventory, acquisitions, security and facilities; Presents reports on all operations consistent with best practices in the not-for-profit/public sectors

- Establishes and cultivates community and cultural relationships and partnerships; participates in funding initiatives

- Develops relationships between the Center/Museum and College academic and administrative departments

- Hires, and manages Center/Museum staff

- Performs related duties as assigned.

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Officer

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$115,333- $129,310; salary commensurate with education and experience

CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will be adjusted by 6.09% with additional increases of 3.25% effective 9/1/2025 and 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information. Candidates must attach a resume and cover letter.

CLOSING DATE

October 12, 2025

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID

30696

Location

Baruch College