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    Executive Director - Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom - Association of Academic Museums & Galleries.

    Association of Academic Museums & Galleries.
    Association of Academic Museums & Galleries. Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

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    Executive Director – Harvard Museums of Science and Culture, Cambridge, MA
    Faculty of Arts and Sciences

    Harvard University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences is seeking an experienced museum professional to lead the Harvard Museums of Science and Culture as Executive Director.

    The Harvard Museums of Science & Culture (HMSC), established in 2012, is a partnership for the six research museums that are organizationally based and supported within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences and is responsible for the public-facing activities of these museums:
    Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments
    Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East
    Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology
    Harvard Museum of Natural History, the public face of three parent research institutions, which are:
    Mineralogical and Geological Museum
    Museum of Comparative Zoology

    The Executive Director reports to the Dean of Administration and Finance and works closely with the HMSC Faculty Executive Board, which is appointed by and reports to the FAS Dean and reports to the Dean, on planning and assessment, policies and standards, and coordination of activities with the research museums.

    The Faculty Executive Board includes the faculty leaders of the six research museums and other FAS and University stakeholders.


    The Executive Director is responsible for setting a strategic vision and leading operations, administration, exhibits, education, public events, marketing, visitor services, and institutional advancement.

    The Director also serves as an advocate for learning by engagement with the collections and research originating in the associated museums.

    The Executive Director will work closely with the faculty leadership and curators of each of the associated museums to plan and develop a comprehensive, coordinated, inclusive, and interdisciplinary outreach program for broad and diverse audiences including K-12 students and teachers that will highlight and leverage the extensive collections and research at Harvard.

    Primary areas of oversight include exhibition planning and implementation; public participation for each museum within the HMSC; community outreach; operations, including facilities; Advanced degree in an academic field related to the work of one of the research museums, museum studies, historic preservation, or a related field
    Budget development and management experience
    Minimum 5 years experience working in a museum, academic, and/or collections-based organization

    The successful candidate will have a track record of developing and implementing compelling public programs for broad and diverse audiences, particularly those that cross disciplines and involve students and scholars in their development and implementation.

    Experience working in a higher education context and/or collaboratively with students and scholars (strongly preferred)
    Experience creating engaging programs that leverage the intellectual as well as physical assets of the museums
    Ability to build collaborative relationships successfully with multiple constituencies and within complex governance structures
    Experience leading strategic resource planning and budgeting, operations, and risk management
    Ability to build diversity and instill values related to equity and inclusion
    Experience building a customer service culture
    A track record of generating revenue through legacy giving, major gifts, corporate sponsorships, foundation/state/federal grants, and memberships

    Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.

    Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits.

    Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.


    Retirement:

    University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.


    Tuition Assistance Program:

    Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.


    Tuition Reimbursement:

    Professional Development:

    Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.

    Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging

    Harvard University views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive.

    We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values.

    We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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