Director, Art Campus Program

What You’ll Do

As Director, Art Across Campus, you will provide leadership across strategy, collections stewardship, education, and engagement.

• Provide strategic oversight for the Art Across Campus initiative, ensuring alignment with University priorities and academic goals
• Lead development of a comprehensive campus art master plan in collaboration with Facilities, Planning, academic partners, and University leadership
• Chair and work closely with the Art Across Campus Committee to guide acquisitions, placements, and program initiatives
• Serve as the primary liaison among the Museum of Fine Arts, Facilities, academic units, and campus space stakeholders
• Establish workflows, safety protocols, and insurance procedures for the care and display of artworks
• Develop and manage annual budgets in coordination with the College of Fine Arts and Facilities
• Form and convene ad hoc working groups for site‑specific or emerging art initiatives
• Participate on relevant committees, including the Art in State Buildings Program
• Supervise staff and student employees, as appropriate

• Oversee documentation, conservation, storage, and care of the Art Across Campus collection
• Implement and manage The Museum System (TMS) for cataloging, tracking, and public access
• Maintain accurate records for inventory, loans, and condition reporting in compliance with University and state policies
• Coordinate logistics for preparation, installation, rotation, and transportation of artworks
• Train and mentor students in collections practices and museum standards

• Create experiential learning opportunities through internships, assistantships, and research collaboration
• Partner with faculty to integrate campus artworks into teaching and scholarship across disciplines
• Develop interpretive materials such as labels, QR codes, digital content, catalogs, and public programs
• Design and support public‑facing engagement including tours, art walks, lectures, and artist talks
• Collaborate with University and College of Fine Arts communications teams to increase awareness and visibility
• Cultivate partnerships with local and regional arts organizations

• Partner with the College of Fine Arts and the FSU Foundation on fundraising and donor engagement strategies
• Identify opportunities for acquisitions, commissions, and long‑term growth of the collection
• Manage the Art Across Campus Acquisition Fund and assist in stewarding gifts of art

• Bachelor’s degree and six years of related experience in cultural arts services or a high school diploma or equivalent and experience equal to ten years. (
  
  Note:
  
  post high‑school education and/or experience may substitute at a comparable rate.)
• Minimum of three years of experience in museum administration, collections management, or public art coordination

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects involving multiple stakeholders
• Strong organizational, administrative, and communication skills
• Experience supervising staff or student employees
• Master’s degree in art history, museum studies, arts administration, studio art, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Five or more years of leadership experience in art, museum, or public art programs
• Knowledge of The Museum System (TMS) or similar collections management systems
• Experience working within higher education or large‑scale public art initiatives
• Success in fundraising, advancement, or grant development for the arts

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

$69,530 – $80,000, commensurate with education and experience.

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.