As a full-time executive director, you will lead and participate in exhibition development, fundraising, marketing, development of strategic vision, collection development and management, general management, and budget management for SCAD FASH, SCAD FASH Lacoste, and SCAD Atlanta exhibitions. You will serve as the administrator of both museums and ensure that exhibitions at SCAD Atlanta are well-rounded and coordinated with maximum efficiency. You will also act as the liaison between the museums and the public (e.g., art community, fashion industry, internal administrators, educators, patrons, business partners, etc.). Among other duties, you will also stay current with trends in fashion and design exhibitions.
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The successful candidate demonstrates strong diplomatic, problem-solving, and management skills. Superb interpersonal communication, written and verbal, is essential. The candidate should also be exceptionally organized and able to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
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Minimum Qualifications:
- Master of Art or Master of Fine Arts in art history, allied art, general art, fashion history, fashion, or relevant discipline
- Five to 10 years professional experience and/or training in a related field
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally
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Certificates, licenses, and registrations: Valid driver’s license, passport
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Work Hours:Â The university work week is Sunday through Saturday. Most offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. In order to accommodate business needs, employees may be assigned to other workdays and/or hours, including weekends and evenings.
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ADA Tag:Â To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Savannah College of Art and Design
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