Associate Director of Operations

Overview

The Raclin Murphy Museum of Art stands as a cornerstone of the University of Notre Dame’s commitment to the arts, serving as a vital gateway between the campus and the global community. To ensure the museum operates with precision and remains a trusted steward of its collections, the University is seeking an Associate Director of Operations and Special Projects.

• Lead the operational backbone of the museum, providing comprehensive leadership across business functions, communications, memberships, and facility management.
• Serve as liaison to the Offices of the President and Provost, Office of University Relations, and Office of General Counsel, representing the museum’s interests in sensitive matters and strategic initiatives.
• Partner with the Museum Director to lead special projects requiring high discretion and complex problem‑solving.
• Oversee operations across three distinct facilities, primarily the Snite facility and the off‑campus Kenmore Center art storage.
• Manage multi‑part transportation systems and ensure preservation of the collection through expert art handling.
• Maintain compliance with international and federal standards, including NAGPRA and UNESCO.
• Supervise a dedicated team of staff, student workers, and external vendors; direct the Business Manager, Friends of the Museum Membership Program Coordinator, Communications Program Director, and Digital and Special Projects Program Manager.

• Bachelor’s degree (4 years) in Art History, History, or Museum Practices (or equivalent).
• Seven or more years in a similar professional position, with experience supervising museum operations, facilities management, or a related field involving specialized compliance.
• Proficiency in Word processing, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and database software such as File Maker Pro, EmbARK, and Salesforce‑based systems.
• Experience with University of Notre Dame online applications such as BuyND, TravelND, the Financial Toolkit, and Ultratime (preferred).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and a customer‑service attitude toward museum members and donors.
• Prior experience organizing events and running successful museum membership programs (preferred).

Annual pay range: up to $169,000, commensurate with experience.

The University of Notre Dame is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and complies with 41 CFR 60‑741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60‑300.5(a). We strongly encourage applications from candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.