University of California, Berkeley · 2 weeks ago
Executive Director, Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology
Berkeley, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$138K/yr - $271K/yrThe University of California, Berkeley is dedicated to fostering a welcoming community and is seeking an Executive Director for the Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology. The Executive Director will provide vision and leadership, manage the museum's strategic direction, and enhance community engagement while prioritizing repatriation efforts and ethical stewardship of the collection.
Higher Education
Hiring Manager
James C. Kao
Responsibilities
Chart a strategic path that acknowledges the Museum’s colonial legacy and seeks opportunities for repair and healing
Prioritize the partnership with the NAGPRA team while enhancing opportunities for research and teaching, expanding understanding of the collection, and working toward engagements with descendant communities and the broader public
Provide overall vision, leadership and management for the Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology
Establish and lead implementation of the overall strategic direction for the Museum, to ensure its sustainability and stability, and to develop and prioritize programming that supports the robust stewardship of, engagement with, and ethical use of its significant collections
Serve as an internal and external spokesperson for the Museum, fostering collaborations and encouraging study and engagement with the collections by a wide range of scholars, including descendant communities, and building relationships and opportunities for public and donor engagement
Hold both leadership and management responsibility for the Museum, including supervision and direction of staff, overall stewardship of the collection, oversight of the physical resources of the Museum, and development/implementation of financial and fundraising plans to enable the Museum’s priorities
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated experience in a leadership role within a university museum, research institution, or related cultural heritage organization. Proven success in strategically leading a museum or collection, preferably with a research focus
Proven ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives in a complex institutional environment. Experience building trust and leading through change
Experience building and/or managing organizations, including strategic planning and resource development. Ability to balance multiple perspectives and competing needs and priorities
Ability to lead and make sound decisions in a complex, dynamic and fast-moving environment
Demonstrated experience in staff management, supervision and leadership, including assessing, coaching, developing, managing, and mentoring professional and/or represented staff
Demonstrated people management and conflict resolution skills to effectively lead and motivate others
Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills; ability to build the confidence and trust of campus leadership, faculty, staff, and community members. Demonstrated interest and success in fostering partnerships and working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders
Strong ability and/or deep experience in engaging communities and incorporating feedback and relationships into strategies and programming
Strong communications skills; ability to represent the Museum internally and externally with multiple constituencies. Proven track record of earning trust and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships
Strong skills to be successful in donor cultivation, fundraising, and relationship-building. Knowledge of federal and state granting agencies and private foundations; track record of success in applying for grant funding
Knowledge of working in an academic environment, including the engagement of faculty and students in research and programming. Understanding of museum business operations, including budgeting, financial management, and marketing. Skills in budget and project management, problem-solving, flexibility, and process improvement
Knowledge of priorities, policies, and structures typical of university museums
Expert knowledge of, and substantial experience in standard curatorial practices and current trends. Understanding of the principles of conservation / preservation. Knowledge of norms for selection, evaluation, and exhibition of objects in a cultural institution
Experience formulating, implementing and evaluating outcomes of long-term strategies for collections management, curatorial initiatives, and/or public engagement to ensure sustainable growth, relevance, and impact
Familiarity with ethical and legal standards, and international conventions pertaining to the acquisition, ownership, management and repatriation of ethnographic and archaeological collections. Understanding of current regulations and expectations relating to repatriation under the Federal Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), and California CalNAGPRA
Strong written and verbal communication skills and awareness of institutional dynamics; ability to engage with and influence a wide range of audiences. Skilled in navigating sensitive conversations and balancing competing interests with diplomacy and professionalism
Advanced degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package offered by the University
Company
University of California, Berkeley
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