Education Program CoordinatorSchool/Division:Hofstra University Museum of ArtOffice:Hofstra University Museum of ArtFull-Time or Part-Time:Part-TimeAbout HofstraHofstra University is a nationally ranked and recognized private university in Hempstead, N.Y. that is the only school to ever host three consecutive presidential debates (2008, 2012 and 2016). At Hofstra, students get the best of both worlds. Our campus is a leafy oasis just a quick train ride away from New York City and all its cultural, recreational and professional opportunities. We offer small classes and personal attention, with the resources, technology and facilities of a large university. Students can choose from more than 160 undergraduate program options and 165 graduate program options in the liberal arts and sciences, education, health professions and human services, the Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs, the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science, the Frank G. Zarb School of Business, the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, the Maurice A. Deane School of Law, the Hofstra Northwell School of Graduate Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies, and the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Hofstra University is a dynamic community of more than 11,000 students from around the world who are dedicated to civic engagement, academic excellence and becoming leaders in their communities and their careers.Description:The Hofstra University Museum of Art is an AAM accredited fine art museum, with two gallery spaces and an outdoor sculpture collection located on the 244-acre campus of Hofstra University. It is an integral part of the educational, pedagogical, and cultural life of the University as well as the greater New York metropolitan region. The Hofstra University Museum of Art initiates and facilitates rich and varied cultural and artistic explorations in an atmosphere that promotes the open exchange of ideas. The Education Department is critical to ensuring that the mission and vision of the Museum is carried out through programs and services that connect diverse audiences to works of art in the collections and/or on view in exhibitions. Education and engagement initiatives at the Hofstra University Museum seek to create an inclusive learning environment that introduces visitors to object-based inquiry as a means for formulating broader questions about and understanding of the world in which we live.

The Coordinator, working closely with and supervised by the Director of Education and Engagement, is responsible for undertaking daily administrative tasks and managing details that enable education programs and services to run smoothly and efficiently. This is a 20-hour per week salaried position, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Responsibilities:
•Scheduling all classes and groups and coordinating Museum calendar
•Communicating with Museum staff, school district personnel, and community
members
•Maintaining education records
•Sending and tracking invoices and contracts for education programs
•Other responsibilities as appropriate
•Assist in the development and preparation of select gallery-based educational
programs and materials

Qualifications:• Bachelor's degree required
• Ability to work collaboratively and with a multi-disciplinary approach
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented and efficient
• Proficient user of Office Suite
• Knowledge of art, art history, museum learning is helpful
Application Instructions:For consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume to:
Elizabeth Dysart, Director of Education and Engagement
Hofstra University Museum
Email: Elizabeth.Dysart@hofstra.edu
Voluntary Self-IdentificationAll applicants are invited to complete the three (3) voluntary self-identification formsDeadline:Open until filledDate Posted: 07/17/2019Posting Number: 896989-19