Curator and Manager of Gallery Operations Sue S. Bancroft Women's Leadership Hall - Center

Job Information

• Job Identification: 12305
• Posting Date: 02/05/2026, 04:12 PM
• Degree Level: Master’s Degree
• Job Schedule:
  
  Full time
• Salary: $70,000 Annually

The Curator of the Sue S. Bancroft Women’s Leadership Hall (WLH) is responsible for the management and operations of the WLH, and for the special collections under the purview of the Jane Nelson Institute for Women’s Leadership. This includes the development of policies related to the WLH and special collections, the development of programs and exhibits for the WLH in conjunction with the Center for Women in Politics and Public Policy programming plan, and the establishment of community links and partnerships to document the history of Texas women in politics and public policy.

Work is performed under limited supervision and performance evaluation is based upon completion of assignments and results obtained, in accordance with University Policies & Procedures.

Organizational Relationships

Reports to:

Director, Center for Women in Politics and Public Policy

Supervises:
May supervise Student Assistants, support staff and contractors

• Designs, organizes, and implements exhibits, workshops, educational programs, and special events featuring Texas women in politics and public policy.
• Oversees processing of gallery exhibits and special collections.
• Markets the WLH as a premier destination for women’s leadership exhibits, educational opportunities and events, in coordination with JNIWL leadership.
• Oversees the setup and assembly of storage areas for collection according to professional standards.
• Maintains cleanliness standards for the exhibits, collections and storage areas.
• Maintains the gallery database through data entry and editing.
• Develops and establishes policies, procedures, forms, and agreements for exhibit space and special collections, consulting with TWU General Counsel as needed.
• Manages all aspects of insuring exhibits and special collection items.
• Prepares budgets and monitors expenditures.
• Compiles administrative reports as needed.
• Collaborates with outside institutions for development of new exhibits and loaning of artifacts.
• Develops tour guide training materials for each exhibit.
• Coordinates and serves as project manager with outside contractors for exhibit design, fabrication and installation.
• Manages the design and implementation of public programs such as workshops, educational programs and events on campus and in the community.
• Oversees collections management policy in accordance with current industry ethics and standards (AAM, ICOM, AASLH).
• Manages the Exhibit Space’s Emergency Response Plan with the Office of Environmental Health and Safety.

• Manages inquiries from gallery visitors.
• Provides outreach to the campus community to increase awareness of exhibits.
• Monitors gallery tour quality and conducts tours for guests and tour groups.
• Participates in university committees and university-wide initiatives.
• Performs other duties as requested.

• Five years’ experience with exhibition curations and development.

Requirement

Regular and reliable attendance at the University during regular scheduled days and work hours is an essential function of this position. All employees share responsibility for maintaining information security and privacy requirements within the university by adhering to Federal and State regulations and TWU Policies & Procedures.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of collection management principles, methods, procedures, and techniques.
• Knowledge of curatorial principles, methods, procedures, and techniques.
• Knowledge of collections management systems.
• Knowledge of gallery and museum practices, theories, and methods.
• Knowledge of scanners, digital cameras and copiers.
• Excellent problem-solving, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage personnel performance, build professional relationships, and manage a budget.
• Ability to use Adobe Suite including Photoshop, Google Docs, Sheets, slides, forms, drawings and maps.
• Ability to use a personal computer and office equipment.

The role requires travel and ability to work…