Director of the Berman Museum of Art

Ursinus College•Collegeville, PA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of the Berman Museum of Art provides artistic vision and leads long-term strategic planning in alignment with the College's institutional plan. This role serves as a compelling spokesperson for the Berman within the Ursinus campus community and beyond, and partners with the college’s APEX Center and hub directors on key initiatives. The Director oversees the stewardship, documentation, and care of the Permanent Collection, develops exhibitions and programming, and supports the Museum Studies curriculum. Additionally, the Director manages day-to-day museum operations, including facility management, security, budget, and supervises student staff. Campus and community engagement is a key aspect, involving partnerships to develop communication strategies and foster relationships with various communities.

Requirements

Artistic vision and leadership in strategic planning
Ability to serve as a spokesperson
Experience overseeing collections stewardship, documentation, and care
Experience developing exhibitions and programming
Coordination of exhibition installations, checklists, didactics, signage, and labels
Experience overseeing art handling, matting, framing, and mount creation
Support for Museum Studies curriculum and student opportunities
Experience facilitating student exhibitions
Oversight of day-to-day museum operations, including facility management and security
Coordination with campus safety and facilities services
Management of office functions (communications, scheduling, filing, supply management)
Ability to cover reception desk duties
Budget management, including invoicing, check requests, reimbursements, and petty cash
Supervision and mentorship of student workers
Training student staff in exhibition tours, collections care, and art handling
Partnership with APEX Center and hub directors for communication strategies
Engagement with campus and community partners

Responsibilities

Provide artistic vision and lead long-term strategic planning in alignment with the College's institutional plan including APEX
Serve as a compelling spokesperson for the Berman within the Ursinus campus community and beyond
Partner with the college’s APEX Center and hub directors, especially the Center for Humanities in Action (CHIA) and the Arts in Action hub, on key initiatives
Oversee the stewardship, documentation, and care of the Permanent Collection of over 8,000 works including nearly 80 outdoor sculptures located across the campus
Maintain all object, artist, and source records
Develop exhibitions and programming drawn primarily from the Permanent Collection to support faculty and student engagement
Coordinate exhibition installations, checklists, didactics, signage, and labels
Oversee matting, framing, mount creation, and art handling, including coordination of contracted personnel
Support Museum Studies curriculum and student opportunities
Facilitate the Annual Student Exhibition in collaboration with Art and Art History faculty and student artists
Oversee day-to-day museum operations, including facility management, security protocols, and coordination with Campus Safety, Facilities Services, and outside contractors for event use
Manage office functions including communications, scheduling, filing, and supply management
Cover the reception desk when student staff is unavailable during hours open to the public
Manage the museum's overall budget, including invoicing, check requests, reimbursements, and petty cash
Supervise and mentor student workers, fostering a positive and educational work environment
Provide training in exhibition tours, collections care, and art handling
Partner with APEX Center and hub directors, Associate Director of Service Learning and colleagues at the Communications Office to develop and execute communication strategies
Engage with campus partners to foster relationships with the campus community, local community, and the broader Philadelphia arts community