Project Manager, Grant Wood Catalogue Raisonné Project
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- Jun 21, 2024 Post Date
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- 24003349 Requisition #
The Office of Community Engagement is seeking a Program Manager, Grant Wood Catalogue Raisonné Project to be responsible for the day-to-day management of the catalogue raisonné.
The Project Manager (PM) will be responsible for day-to-day management of the catalogue raisonné. The PM will be the primary point person on the GWCR for University of Iowa colleagues, outside editorial and technology consultants. The PM must quickly develop a familiarity with the crucial literature on Wood and actively engage in research. They will be involved in processing archival and published materials; must read actively, participate in discussions with researchers, the Grant Wood Advisory Board, and be active in the broader CR community.
They will also have the opportunity to:
- Establish, implement, maintain, and enforce project plans and related timeline.
- Coordinate art handling and photography; establish examination procedures.
- Manage all GWCR finances: budget, invoices, and other expenses.
- Promotes a safe, fair, respectful environment in which concerns can be addressed effectively.
- Communicates well with direct reports, peers, leadership, and external constituents.
- And More!
This is a specified-term appointment at 100% effort for 3 years.
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About the Department: Learn more about the Grant Wood Art Colony!
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in art history or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Some experience with relational databases required.
- Prior CR experience and knowledge of CR best practices preferred.
- Must demonstrate expertise in cataloging individual works of art
- Proven ability to work well with a team.
- Project management experience preferred.
- Proven research background and experience in libraries and archives.
- Experience interacting with archives, museums, private collectors, auction houses, galleries.
- Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel; with scanning software and hardware, and with the Adobe suite.
Competencies Required:
- Demonstrates a Expert/Leader proficiency level in the following competencies:
- Ability to successfully manage projects. Demonstrated by excellent communication skills (written and oral), ability to meet deadlines, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently with strong attention to detail.
- Building positive, productive, and collaborative relationships with a broad range of constituents.
- Having a meticulous approach to record keeping and research.
- Ability to successfully manage projects. Demonstrated by excellent communication skills (written and oral), ability to meet deadlines, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently with strong attention to detail.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in art history, or commensurate experience, preferably a historian of American art who specializes in the visual arts of the 20th century.
Special Qualifications:
- Willing to work at the Grant Wood Art Colony in Iowa City, Iowa in a designated house provided for the catalogue raisonné as a living/workspace.
To Apply:
To be eligible for consideration, applicants must upload BOTH of the following and mark them each as a “Relevant File” to the job submission:
- a current resume
- a cover letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the process.
Work Modality: This position is performed fully on-campus and will not be eligible for remote or hybrid work arrangements.
Location: The Grant Wood Art Colony is near the University of Iowa campus in Iowa City. It centers around 1142 East Court Street, Grant Wood’s former home in Iowa City. Five houses adjacent to 1142 East Court Street have been acquired to create a unique architectural setting for this creative artistic community. One of these houses is available to the PM as a residence and work place.
Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience not to exceed $70K with University of Iowa benefits, travel funds, and a house provided rent-free.
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