Art Director jobs in Manhattan, KS

Art Director directs and develops the creative design and execution of visual communications to meet an organization's marketing or advertising objectives. Provides internal clients with design standards, tools, and guidance on communicating corporate image, branding, and identity. Being an Art Director leads the design and production operations of all visual elements including publications, infographics, and social content, that are deployed across digital, interactive and print. Stays current on latest trends. Additionally, Art Director develops a network of vendors, freelance artists, and designers to utilize for project support. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in art, graphic design or equivalent. Typically reports to top management. The Art Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be an Art Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Assistant to the Director - Spencer Museum of Art
  • University of Kansas
  • Lawrence, KS FULL_TIME

  • Position Overview

    The Spencer Museum of Art explores the capacity of art to spark curiosity, inspire creativity, and create connections among people. The Museum, located on the University of Kansas campus in Lawrence, houses an internationally known collection that is deep and diverse, currently numbering approximately 48,000 artworks in all media.

    The Assistant to the Director is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Director’s office. Primary duties include coordinating the Director’s schedule and travel and assisting with special projects. The Assistant to the Director may also prepare collection- and program-related materials and facilitate data analysis and preparation for meetings and presentations. Additionally, this position serves as one of the primary staff members on-site one weekend day each week, providing front-line support at the Welcome Desk for all visitor experience activities. Strong customer service, communication and writing skills, confidentiality, adaptability, and flexibility are imperative.

    In addition to a competitive salary, KU offers great benefits to employees with up to 176 hours of paid vacation per year, 8 hours of sick leave earned every month, nine paid holidays plus one discretionary day, a retirement program, medical & dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options and State of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers employees educational and professional development opportunities. KU is a great place to work! The University actively encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups.

    Job Description

    Administration (50%)
    • Manage Director’s office and otherwise relieve the Director of administrative, clerical, scheduling, and business details by overseeing day-to-day operations; update Executive Associate on project statuses and other relevant information.
    • Arrange meetings, prepare agendas, attend and document meetings, and provide follow-up support, as assigned by the Director or Executive Associate.
    • Arrange and process all travel for the Director, including working with the Museum’s Operations department and Campus Administration & Operations Shared Service Center (CAO-SSC) to complete travel authorizations and financial transactions using a University credit card.
    • Research and summarize disparate materials into succinct and accurate reports and documents, and assist with editing documents for the Director and the institution at large.
    • Draft letters, memos, reports, and other correspondence for the Director, synthesizing museum-wide information of exhibitions, events, and programming.
    • Develop proficiency with all Museum databases and software programs for the purpose of gathering, synthesizing, and organizing information.
    • Monitor relevant news and information sources to gather noteworthy happenings in the community, university, and art/museum fields to share the Director; draft relevant correspondence as directed.
    • Assist administrative staff with general office duties including answering main telephone line and distributing mail.
    • Provide strong technological support for the Director, including Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Office Suite to create materials for lectures, talks, and presentations.
    Visitor Experience/Welcome Desk (20%)
    • Manage onsite operations at the Museum’s Welcome Desk during Saturday public hours, and other weekday/weekend hours as needed, including but not limited to welcoming and orientating guests, overseeing shop sales, and capturing visitor feedback.
    • Support weekday and weekend events and public programs as needed and available, including managing logistics, assisting with set up and striking equipment, and help managing vendors.
    Development (15%)
    • Work with the Advancement and Planning Department as needed in coordinating advancement-related tasks.
    • Assist in maintaining donor files and database relative to the activities of the Director; track correspondence, information, and meetings related to donors, donor prospects, and foundations electronically using appropriate Museum database and filing systems.
    • Provide planned and impromptu tours of the collection and facility to visitors and guests of the Director.
    • In collaboration with the Advancement and Planning Department, help organize and staff receptions and events (catering, invitations, and other logistics) for donors, prospects, and both advisory boards. Set up and strike equipment and track attendance.
    Special Projects and Research (10%)
    • Conduct and organize research on the museum collection, art museum trends—including diversity, equity, access, and inclusion—and other content-specific areas, as needed.
    • Produce visual aids that summarize and present content and data.
    • Work collaboratively with interdepartmental museum teams on projects related to museum administration and special initiatives.
    • Assist the Director with course-related administrative tasks, in the event of the Director teaching a course.
    Other Duties as Assigned (5%)
    • Participate in museum- and campus-wide initiatives and trainings, including those related to diversity, equity, accessibility, inclusion, and belonging.
    • Attend all staff meetings.
    • Assist and participate in other initiatives as they arise and in concert with supervisor.

    Position Requirements

    • This position requires working on-site full-time and availability to work Saturdays 11:45am – 5:15pm.
    • Available occasional evening and additional weekend hours with advance notice.

    Required Qualifications

    • High school diploma or GED equivalency and four years of office experience or four years of post-secondary education. At least one year of experience working in an administrative position.
    • Excellent writing and editing skills, as evidenced by application materials.
    • Experience creating reports and written documents; utilizing a variety of information and presenting finished products with great accuracy as evidenced by application materials.
    • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point, etc...), Adobe Acrobat Pro, and general digital literacy for troubleshooting technical problems.
    • Experience requiring organizational skills and attention to detail as evidenced by work history and application materials.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree in any field.
    • Experience presenting qualitative and quantitative information in a visual format.
    • Experience arranging domestic and international travel.
    • Experience working with databases.
    • Experience that required use of digital and library research skills.
    • Experience with an art museum.

    Additional Candidate Instructions

    In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
    • A cover letter addressing how required and preferred qualifications are met.
    • Resume or curriculum vitae.
    • Contact information for three professional references.
    Incomplete applications will not be considered.

    Application review begins Friday, July 28, 2023 and will continue until a qualified pool of candidates has been identified.

    Contact Information to Applicants

    Kelly Banks
    klbanks@ku.edu

    Advertised Salary Range

    $42,000

    Work Schedule

    Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30AM-5PM.

    Application Review Begins

    Friday July 28, 2023

    Anticipated Start Date

    Tuesday September 5, 2023
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    Posting Information

    • Posting ID: 25696BR
    • Department: Spencer Museum of Art
    • Primary Campus: University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
    • Assignment: On-Site
    • Reg/Temp: Regular
    • Employee Class: U-Unclassified Professional Staff
    • Review Begins: 28-Jul-2023
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Sorority House Director
  • House Director Professionals
  • Lawrence, KS CONTRACTOR,FULL_TIME
  • Our House Director helps to make our chapter facility feel like home and takes pride in providing welcoming, inclusive, and secure spaces. The individual in this role enjoys creating and maintaining i...
  • 7 Days Ago
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Artist
  • NOW Art Foundation
  • Topeka, MS CONTRACTOR
  • About the ProgramWalmart Community Mural Program is a celebration of communities across America and an important part of a new or newly transformed facility. Inspired by the community and together wit...
  • 30 Days Ago
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Art/Design Lab Coordinator
  • University of Kansas
  • Lawrence, KS FULL_TIME
  • Position Overview The Department of Visual Art seeks a full-time Art/Design Lab Coordinator for Expanded Media, Photo Lab, Painting/Drawing, Foundations and to assist in the wood (Common Shop) and tec...
  • 19 Days Ago
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Part Time Art Teacher
  • Sunflower State Dance
  • Lawrence, KS PART_TIME
  • In search of an art teacher to help start a new art program. Responsibilities include teaching art skills and beginning art history, facilitating the art project, creating a fun and creativity environ...
  • 4 Days Ago
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ART IN PRACTICE INSTRUCTOR
  • Emporia State University
  • Emporia, KS FULL_TIME
  • Search 1137 - Posted December 19, 2022 Emporia State University’s Department of Art seeks a dynamic and innovative team member to fill an Art in Practice Full-Time position starting in the fall of 202...
  • 1 Month Ago
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CAD Drafter / Designer
  • Aero Mod Inc
  • Manhattan, KS
  • Aero-Mod is an established company that has been manufacturing waste water treatment systems at the same location in Man...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Financial Representative
  • Modern Woodmen of America
  • Manhattan, KS
  • The ideal candidate will deliver personalized investment solutions to help clients work toward their long-term financial...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Manhattan, KS - Field Inspector - Insurance Loss Control
  • H & S Loss Control Inspections
  • Manhattan, KS
  • Qualified Field Inspectors for Insurance Loss Control are needed in your area! Immediate placement available. Especially...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Part Time Team member
  • Jo-Ann
  • Manhattan, KS
  • **Summary** The Team Member's responsibility first and foremost is to deliver a premium customer experience by inspiring...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Director of Rehab/PT or PTA - Senior Living
  • Healthpro Heritage
  • Wamego, KS
  • OverviewExciting DIRECTOR OF REHAB/ PHYSICAL THERAPIST (PT) PART-TIME Opportunity to join our Rehab Team! Part-time with...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Forklift Operator 2nd shift 2pm - Paid Certification
  • Footlocker
  • Junction City, KS
  • **Forklift Operator 2nd shift 2pm - Paid Certification** Location Junction City, Kansas, United States Distribution Cent...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Assistant/Associate Professor Kansas State University Libraries
  • Mala Mid-america Library Alliance
  • Manhattan, KS
  • Kansas State University Libraries is seeking a creative, outreach-oriented individual to serve as the Department Head of...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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After-school Teaching Assistant/Counselor - Elementary & Middle School (Spring 2024)
  • Manhattan Youth
  • Manhattan, KS
  • After-school Teaching Assistant/Counselor - Elementary & Middle School (Spring 2024) Department: After-school Programs E...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Manhattan, Kansas

Manhattan is a city in northeastern Kansas in the United States at the junction of the Kansas River and Big Blue River. It is the county seat of Riley County, although it extends into Pottawatomie County. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 52,281. The city was founded by settlers from the New England Emigrant Aid Company as a Free-State town in the 1850s, during the Bleeding Kansas era. Nicknamed "The Little Apple" as a play on New York City's "Big Apple", Manhattan is best known as the home of Kansas State University and has a distinct college town atmosphere. Fort Riley, a United...
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