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Director, Media Center for Art History Columbia University Job Description The Media Center for Art History (MCAH), one of the first of its kind, was established in 1993 with the support of NEH and the Andrew Mellon Foundation. Its mandate, from the start, has taken it beyond the acquisition and management of digital images to include active involvement in fieldwork, application of innovative technologies and engagement with the research and pedagogical mission of the faculty and the Department as a whole, especially in its responsibilities to the Columbia Core Curriculum. The new Director will have the power to shape the future path of the MCAH, while fostering the broader goals of the Department of Art History and Archaeology. Reporting to the Department Chair, and working in close consultation with the Media Center Committee and the Department Administrator, the Director is responsible for the organization, planning, and management of the Center. The Director develops long term strategic plans, implements policies and procedures, and provides leadership in innovative uses of information technology for education and research. As a member of the Department of Art History and Archaeology, the Director heads a staff team which provides support for the department's electronic research and teaching facilities, the development and maintenance of departmental electronic media including the website for Columbia's Core Course Masterpieces of Western Art (Art Humanities), the MCAH database, and publicity and media outreach for the department. The Director is expected to shape grant proposals for media projects and to manage a database of granting organizations that provide media-related funding opportunities. In consultation with the Department Chair and working with the Business Manager, the Director prepares the Center's administrative and programmatic budgets, and is responsible for the management of all grants, gifts, and endowments, ensuring compliance with all policies of Columbia University and granting agencies, advising Chair and faculty committees of historic levels of spending, and developing budgets and reports as needed. In consultation with the Department Chair and working with the Department Administrator, the Director is responsible for the hiring, training, and supervision of all of the MCAH's administrative, support, and technical staff; other duties as required. Minimum Qualifications for Grade (Applicant MUST meet these minimum qualifications to be considered an applicant) Bachelor's degree required. A minimum of four - six years related professional experience required. Additional Position-Specific Minimum Qualifications (Applicant MUST meet these minimum qualifications to be considered an applicant) Excellent leadership, management, and grant writing skills necessary; strong knowledge of digital technology, cataloging and curatorial skills, and advanced knowledge of database design expected; the ideal candidate must be a service-oriented, skilled problem solver who can meet multiple project deadlines. Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree in Art History or a related field strongly preferred. Experience with proposal preparation and sponsored agency regulations desired. Experience in an academic/non-profit environment preferred. To apply, candidates MUST go to the link below at Columbia’s Jobs At Columbia employment portal jobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=138804<file:///C:/Users/Judy/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/Temporary%20Internet%20Files/Content.IE5/7R3R5S1X/jobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=138804> The position will be Open until Filled Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mail submissions to [log in to unmask] For information about joining ARLIS/NA see: http://www.arlisna.org/join.html Send administrative matters (file requests, subscription requests, etc) to [log in to unmask] ARLIS-L Archives and subscription maintenance: http://lsv.arlisna.org Questions may be addressed to list owner (Judy Dyki) at: [log in to unmask] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~