Hilbert Museum Education Program Manager

Hilbert Museum Education Program Manager

Limited-Term

SA51824

full-time 40 hours weekly

Exempt

$68,640-$75,000

Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate's qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.

The Education Program Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing educational programs and outreach initiatives at the Hilbert Museum of California Art. This role engages diverse audiences-including K-12 students, teachers, university faculty and the public-by creating meaningful learning experiences that connect with the museum's exhibitions and collections. The Education Manager also serves as the primary liaison to local schools, community organizations, and university departments to promote arts education and access.Note that some weekend and evening events occur at the Museum, at which staff attendance may be required.This position is eligible for participation in our health and welfare benefits, supplemental retirement plan, accrued sick time, vacation, and holiday pay.

Educational Program Development and Implementation

• Design and execute innovative educational programs, workshops and interpretive materials that align with the museum's mission and exhibitions
• Develop curriculum-based materials and hands-on learning experiences for K-12 students, ensuring alignment with California education standards.
• Oversee the scheduling and facilitation of school and community group tours, ensuring engaging, age-appropriate content.
• Develop training materials and conduct training sessions for docents, educators and volunteers leading museum tours.
• Collaborate with university faculty to raise awareness of museum resources and facilitate increased attendance by Chapman students.

• Build and maintain relationships with local school districts, educators and community organizations to expand educational engagement.
• Cultivate long-term partnerships with school districts, arts organizations, and university departments to enhance educational programming and community engagement.
• Track outreach efforts and meet goals set for outreach activity, ensuring outreach leads to increased museum attendance by school-aged children and others.
• Promote the museum's educational offerings, including field trips, workshops and classroom resources, to teachers and administrators.
• Ensure that schools are aware of the Museum's Busing Fund program, which assists schools in accessing transportation subsidies for student visits.
• Represent the Museum at education-related events, conferences, and community meetings.
• Conduct in-person outreach in the community at education-related events and meetings.

• Under the direction of the Museum's Associate Director, develop and track educational program budget and spending, ensuring efficient resource allocation.
• Collect and analyze visitor feedback to assess program effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
• Contribute to grant applications and fundraising efforts that support educational initiatives.
• Maintain organized records of program participation, outreach efforts, and audience engagement.
• Ensure compliance with university policies and procedures related to educational programming, including those related to hosting minors on Chapman's campus.

• Guide colleagues' and volunteers' participation in education programs, ensuring high-quality program delivery.
• Incorporate guidance from the Museum's Director and other staff members, and collaborate with colleagues, to align educational initiatives with institutional goals.

• Bachelor's degree in education, art history, museum studies or a related field.
• Minimum of three to five years of experience in museum education, arts programming, or K-12 educational outreach
• Excellent judgment, tact and diplomacy; ability to represent Chapman University in a positive light with external constituents.
• Excellent communication and public speaking skills, with the ability to engage a variety of audiences.
• Experience working with volunteers, and developing educational partnerships.
• Ability to develop engaging, interactive educational materials for different age ranges and audiences.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in digital communication tools and educational technology.

• Master's degree in education, art history, museum studies or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of museum education best practices and familiarity with California state curriculum standards.
• Fluency in Spanish, written and oral, is a plus.

Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Applicants for Staff and Administrator positions must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Chapman University does not sponsor applicants for Staff and Administrator positions for work visas.

The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.