The Deputy Director (DD) of the UCLA Fowler Museum is responsible for development, implementation and management of all financial, administration, and operational functions for the museum and for coordinating the activities of the museums leadership teams to implement cross- departmental strategic initiatives. The DD acts as the museum's financial officer and works with the museum director and the director of development to set fundraising goals for operations and exhibitions. The DD develops annual and multi-year operating budgets, supports strategic planning, and leads the analysis and reporting of exhibition and grant budgets. Determines allocations of endowment and gift funds and prepares reports for key donors. In partnership with the Dean's Office in the School of the Arts and, the DD coordinates the museum's legal matters, including contracts, oversees the activities of the Registration, Collections and Conservation department as well as the project manager of exhibitions.
The DD is supervises the human resource analyst and oversees all museum personnel and payroll matters including recruitment of senior staff positions. DD also oversees the operation of the museum store, and all aspects of facility rentals. The deputy director supervises the Operations Department including the museum's security staff and the general operation of the facility, and the information systems of the museum ensuring adequate support for staff and general museum operations. The DD manages overall communication within the museum, the school, and other university departments. The DD also provides guidance as needed for issues surrounding UCLA's compliance with the UC Policy on Native American Cultural Repatriation Policy.
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Percentage of Time:100
Shift Start:
8:00 am
Shift End:
5:00 pm
Qualifications for Position
8
Records
Qualifications
Required/Preferred
At least five years' senior management experience and proven ability to lead teams and manage projects
Required
Skill in strategic planning, budgetary analysis and management, and directing human resources.
Required
Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices
Required
Working knowledge of retail services, material management, and business and financial practices.
Required
Demonstrated skill in directing and coordinating activities in the areas of operations, security, accounting, and information systems
Required
Skill in motivating a diverse workforce, including consultants, employees, volunteers, faculty and staff in meeting the programmatic goals of the institution
Required
Working knowledge of current retail management, including bookstore.
Required
Significant museum background and experience.
Required
Additional Posting Information
Bargaining Unit:
99-Policy Covered
Application Deadline:
08-03-2023
External Posting Date:
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