Education and Engagement Fellow at Colgate University in Hamilton, New York

Job Description:

Job Category:

Support Staff

Position Title:

Education and Engagement Fellow

Full Time/Part Time:

Part Time

Division:

Dean of the Faculty

Department:

University Museums

Hiring Wage/Salary Range:

$20.00 - $22.00/hour

Professional Experience/ Qualifications:

• A minimum of one year of experience working in a museum, cultural or arts institution, or in a similar environment.


• A strong commitment to advancing inclusive and decolonizing practices within a museum context.


• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse group of faculty, staff, and students.


• Excellent writing, editing, and communication abilities.


• Strong problem-solving abilities with flexibility and creativity in approaching tasks.


• Proficiency in key software programs such as Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Canva.


• First consideration will be given to Colgate graduating students.


• Familiarity with social media content and creation would benefit your daily work.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous leadership experience, including supervising and managing undergraduate student employees or interns within a student organization, is preferred but can be trained.


• Familiarity with specialized museum software (e.g., The Museum System, eMuseum) is a plus but not required.

Education:

An undergraduate degree in Humanities or a related field is required at the time of appointment but is not required to apply.

Offer Determination:

When extending an offer, Colgate University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to:

• stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time


• lift up to 25 pounds occasionally


• bend, stoop, kneel, and reach in order to access various materials and objects


• perform tasks that require fine motor skills and manual dexterity (e.g., handling artwork, using computers)


• move objects and equipment as needed for exhibits or events


• work in a variety of environmental conditions, including fluctuating temperatures and lighting, depending on the museum's spaces and exhibits


• ascend and descend stairs as needed to access different areas of the museums

Other Information:

In addition to the required resume and cover letter, you have the option to upload other documents. Please note the 'Additional Documents' section, where you can submit a writing sample and/or a sample of your own social media marketing content.As per Colgate's Social Media Guidelines, we kindly encourage you to approach social media interactions thoughtfully and respectfully, ensuring that all posts reflect civility and consideration for others' opinions.

Benefits:

Colgate University offers a competitive benefits package, with most benefits effective on the date of hire. Highlights include: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, paid time off, paid family leave, health & wellness, continuing education and professional development. We also offer unique perks, such as free parking, gym discounts, bookstore savings, athletic tickets, and access to cultural and recreational facilities. Explore the full benefits package on our
Benefits page.

Department Statement:

The University Museums consists of Picker Art Gallery and the Longyear Museum of Anthropology. Reporting to two co-directors, this position will have primary responsibility for supporting student engagement and programming for both museums. The University Museums are at an exciting point in their history. As a key component of Colgate's ambitious Middle Campus Plan for Arts, Creativity, and Innovation, our team is currently envisioning and redefining how academic museums fit into the contemporary liberal arts experience and into the cultural fabric of the regional communities into which the campus is embedded. Our strategic plan prioritizes implementing decolonizing practices across museum operations, creating a more inclusive and accessible program, increasing student and faculty engagement, enhancing collaborations on and off campus, and developing collections that represent a wider range of identities and experiences.

Accountabilities:

This position requires you to collaborate with colleagues whose roles also span both museums and their collections. Daily responsibilities include managing student employees across various museum locations and creating social media content for both museums.
This position plays a supporting role in promoting student engagement with the museums, assisting with the coordination of museum programming, and overseeing student employees and ambassadors. The person filling the position will accountable for the following:

• Working closely with museum staff, university departments, and community partners to develop, implement, and oversee the museum's schedule of public programs.


• Engaging in best practices for bringing accessibility and inclusion, as well as decolonizing principles, to all museum programs.


• Recruiting, training, and supervising student employees, gallery attendants, and student docents, including managing student schedules to ensure staffing needs are met during gallery open hours and for all public programs.


• Creating, implementing, and overseeing a comprehensive training program to impart knowledge and skills for student employees and interns.


• Overseeing the Museum Ambassador program.


• Arrange meetings with student groups on campus to encourage collaborations.


• Supporting communications about University Museums programs to various audiences across campus- especially through digital formats, such as social media channels and e-newsletters


• Assisting with the coordination and facilitation of Colgate class visits to exhibitions and collections. Facilitating museum visits for a variety of audiences, including student organizations, K-12 groups, life-long learners, and community groups.


• Performing other job related duties as assigned.

Requisition Number:

2025S018Posting

Temporary:

No

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.Occasional weekend programming and early morning events, scheduled in advance.Full-time position, 37.5 hours per week, for 10 months.

Job Open Date:

03/04/2025

Open Until Filled:

Yes

EEO Statement:

The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of merit, ability, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.

Clery Act:

CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS

The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at:
https://www.colgate.edu/about/offices-centers-institutes/dean-college/campus-safety-staff/clery-compliance. Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at
cusafety@colgate.edu.

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