Gretsch Programs and Exhibitions Manager

Job Title:

Gretsch Programs and Exhibitions Manager

Location:

Statesboro, Georgia
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
Full/Part Time:
Full-Time
Job

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico as well as 106 nations. With three vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah and the Liberty Campus in Hinesville - Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment which encourages learning, discovery and personal growth.

The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned special accreditation from professional and academic associations that set standards in their fields. Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst in southeast Georgia, a rapidly expanding region that is home to international companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, as well as the Port of Savannah and Georgia Ports Authority.

With a focus on hands‑on learning, Georgia Southern is supporting the demand for highly skilled workers by providing academic excellence and creative innovation in a supportive student‑centered environment that empowers the next generation of leaders to succeed. Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by The Wall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally ranked for the caliber of its programs and services. Georgia Southern University has been recognized by Forbes as one of "America's Best‑In‑State Employers" for 2025.

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

College of Arts and Humanities

The Gretsch Programs and Exhibitions Manager stewards and advances the Gretsch legacy at Georgia Southern University through planning and coordination of exhibitions, programming, archival initiatives in consultation with University Libraries and Special Collections, and signature events. Serving as the primary institutional liaison for matters related to the Gretsch gift, this position works directly with Fred and Dinah Gretsch and/or their representatives to ensure donor intent is honored.

The role reports to the Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities and collaborates with the Director of the Georgia Southern Museum, the Gretsch School of Music, University Libraries and Special Collections, University Advancement, and campus partners to steward initiatives and develop interdisciplinary efforts that enhance the educational, cultural, and public impact of the Gretsch Collection. Responsibilities include managing project timelines, budgets, vendors, and deliverables;

coordinating update meetings and annual reports; supporting exhibition updates and donor communications; assisting with advancement reporting; and identifying opportunities to strengthen the long‑term visibility and legacy of Gretsch at the University.

• Report to the Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities and coordinate closely with the Director of the Georgia Southern Museum on all Gretsch‑related initiatives
• Serve as the primary institutional liaison and point of contact for all matters related to the Gretsch legacy and gift
• Work directly with Fred and Dinah Gretsch and their representatives to support donor stewardship, communications, and legacy initiatives
• Plan, coordinate, and manage Gretsch‑related exhibitions, programs, signature events, and initiatives involving Gretsch materials, in consultation with University Libraries and Special Collections and in accordance with archival and curatorial standards
• Develop, manage, and monitor project timelines, budgets, vendors, contracts, and deliverables; report progress and outcomes to leadership and stakeholders
• Collaborate with University Libraries and Special Collections to support access,…