Director of the Marilyn K. Glick Center for Glass

Ball State University's School of Art welcomes applications for Director of the Marilyn K. Glick Center for Glass.

Salary and benefit packages for this position are competitive, with salaries for this opportunity beginning at $55,000 annually.

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The Glick Center for Glass Director oversees and serves as spokesperson for the public operations of the Center. They develop programs for K-12 and adult learners, curate the teaching collection of glass art, manage grants, and engage in fundraising efforts.

Master's degree in Glass, Sculpture, Studio Art, Art History, Arts Administration, or a related field by date of employment.

Two years of experience working in a glass art studio or community arts organization.

One semester of teaching experience at the college level

Demonstrated experience with fundraising and/or grant writing

Student workers

Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 20,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 270+ undergraduate and graduate programs. Many of our master's, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees rank among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.

Develop, implement, and evaluate programs for university students, K-12 students, community groups, and the public, with a focus on providing learning opportunities in a compelling and creative manner in collaboration with Center and SOA faculty and staff, the BSU Office of Community Engagement ( OCE), and community partners.

Manage all funded and active grants related to the Center, including expenditures, approvals, cost-sharing, and reporting, in conjunction with Sponsored Projects Administration ( SPA) and the SOA Director.

Generate applications and proposals for grants, gifts, and other funding resources, in collaboration with SPA, the SOA Director, and the BSU Foundation.

Serve as curator for the glass teaching collection, including keeping records, managing storage, and coordinating the display of and access to these important works of art.

Serve as spokesperson for the Center, including developing and maintaining the Center's website and promoting and reporting on the Center's activities, in collaboration with SOA and College of Fine Arts faculty and staff.

Provide oversight and support for public activities of the Center, including open hours, tours, and demonstrations.

Supervise and assign work to student workers.

Teach up to one class per semester in glass, sculpture, studio art, art history, arts administration, or a related field.

Other related duties based on programmatic need and the expertise of the individual hired individual may be assigned.

In support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experience align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please select one of our enduring values and describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to that value in your professional endeavors.