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Whitney Museum of American Art · 3 months ago

Independent Study Program (ISP) Director

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$170K/yr - $175K/yr

The Whitney Museum of American Art is seeking a Director for the Whitney Independent Study Program (ISP) to provide strategic oversight and leadership for the program. The Director will be responsible for managing daily operations, fostering participant engagement, and implementing an innovative pedagogical framework while maintaining the program's ethos of rigorous discourse in contemporary art and culture.

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Responsibilities

Demonstrate excellent management skills and diplomatic and professional communication

Hire, lead, and foster the development of ISP staff

Identify priorities and allocate resources accordingly

Oversee planning and implementation of budget and program

Supervise Lichtenstein studio building, including residency program

Develop and implement operational systems, structures, and policies for the ISP that align with the Museum

Partner with the Museum’s Advancement team on fundraising for ISP

Embrace the mission, values, philosophy, and culture of the ISP and Museum

Be present and visible in the ISP and Whitney community, frequently connecting with participants, visiting seminar leaders, and staff

Serve as an advocate, senior advisor, and liaison on ISP matters, ensuring clear and open communication between Museum leadership and all aspects of the program

Develop and implement strategies that support participant engagement, retention, and success

Create and promote engagement with ISP alumni

Research, create, and implement an interdisciplinary pedagogical program

Outline and facilitate the admissions process, including the selection of an admissions committee to adjudicate applications and determine the cohort of participants

Select and invite visiting seminar leaders

Teach seminars and lead discussions

Develop and launch new initiatives as needed

Develop and maintain program calendar for seminars, events, and other activities

Lead efforts to create an inclusive environment and open conversation that align with Museum values and policies

Build relationships with participants

Oversee participant experience and foster a climate that enhances their work and growth

Provide one-to-one and group-based support that ensures a positive and engaging creative and learning environment

Support and communicate community expectations, including community agreements, codes of conduct, and other procedures and policies

Partner with the Museum’s Office of People and Culture on participant visa related matters

Identify and maintain proactive approaches for a thriving ISP community

Partner with all museum areas, such as the Director’s Office as well as Curatorial, Education, Community Affairs, General Counsel, Advancement, Communications, Facilities, Security, and Finance departments

Qualification

Art historyProgram managementInterdisciplinary pedagogyLeadership skillsBudget planningFundraising strategiesCommunity engagementInnovative thinkingCommunication skillsCollaborationEmotional intelligence

Required

Deep experience in art, art history, critical studies, and theory

Demonstrate excellent management skills and diplomatic and professional communication

Hire, lead, and foster the development of ISP staff

Identify priorities and allocate resources accordingly

Oversee planning and implementation of budget and program

Supervise Lichtenstein studio building, including residency program

Develop and implement operational systems, structures, and policies for the ISP that align with the Museum

Partner with the Museum's Advancement team on fundraising for ISP

Embrace the mission, values, philosophy, and culture of the ISP and Museum

Be present and visible in the ISP and Whitney community, frequently connecting with participants, visiting seminar leaders, and staff

Serve as an advocate, senior advisor, and liaison on ISP matters, ensuring clear and open communication between Museum leadership and all aspects of the program

Develop and implement strategies that support participant engagement, retention, and success

Create and promote engagement with ISP alumni

Research, create, and implement an interdisciplinary pedagogical program

Outline and facilitate the admissions process, including the selection of an admissions committee to adjudicate applications and determine the cohort of participants

Select and invite visiting seminar leaders

Teach seminars and lead discussions

Develop and launch new initiatives as needed

Develop and maintain program calendar for seminars, events, and other activities

Lead efforts to create an inclusive environment and open conversation that align with Museum values and policies

Build relationships with participants

Oversee participant experience and foster a climate that enhances their work and growth

Provide one-to-one and group-based support that ensures a positive and engaging creative and learning environment

Support and communicate community expectations, including community agreements, codes of conduct, and other procedures and policies

Partner with the Museum's Office of People and Culture on participant visa related matters

Identify and maintain proactive approaches for a thriving ISP community

Partner with all museum areas, such as the Director's Office as well as Curatorial, Education, Community Affairs, General Counsel, Advancement, Communications, Facilities, Security, and Finance departments

Learns quickly from experience and feedback

Adapts to new situations and challenges with minimal guidance

Experiments and innovates to find better ways of working

Connects the dots between trends, data, and long-term goals

Sees the bigger picture and anticipates future challenges or opportunities

Makes decisions aligned with organizational strategy

Consistently delivers high performance and exceeds expectations

Maintains focus and urgency, even under pressure

Demonstrates resilience and perseverance

Self-aware and understands personal strengths and limits

Empathizes with others and manages relationships effectively

Handles conflict constructively and leads with compassion