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Texas Wesleyan University

Academic Advisor

Fort Worth, TX

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A Director of Academic Programs works closely with faculty members to gather input on curriculum development and ensure academic standards are met. They also coordinate with administrative staff to align course offerings with institutional goals, manage scheduling, and oversee accreditation processes. Regular meetings, cross-departmental committees, and feedback sessions are common ways the Director facilitates collaboration and ensures a smooth rollout of new or revised academic programs.

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A Director of Academic Programs is responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs within a school, college, or university. They collaborate with faculty, staff, and administrators to ensure academic offerings meet institutional standards and student needs. Their duties often include curriculum planning, managing budgets, assessing program effectiveness, and ensuring compliance with accreditation requirements. Directors also play a key role in strategic planning and may be involved in hiring and mentoring faculty.
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Coordinator of Academic Engagement, Special Projects

Coordinator of Academic Engagement, Special Projects

Philadelphia Museum of Art

Philadelphia, PA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

We Are Committed to an Inclusive Workplace
At the Philadelphia Museum of Art, we actively seek to employ a diverse group of people who embody our organizational values. We welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply, especially those from marginalized and underrepresented groups in the museum field, who are inspired by our shared purpose and enjoy working collaboratively with others.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status. 
How You Will Contribute
The Coordinator of Academic Engagement, Special Projects is responsible for supporting academic programs planned for A Nation of Artists, an exhibition at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts featuring works from The Middleton Family Collection that trace the evolving story of American creativity across three centuries. This position will serve a broad and diverse range of undergraduate and graduate students, recent graduates, and pre-professional audiences by helping to envision, organize, and support learning opportunities (workshops, academic convenings, gallery lessons/tours, et al.).
Specifically, you will:
 
  • Assist in organizing an emerging scholars symposium (currently planned for Spring 2027), marking the final months of A Nation of Artists, in collaboration with colleagues in American Art, the audio-visual team, and other departments across the institution.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of other academic programs, including technical workshops, professional development opportunities, colloquia, symposia, et al., responsive to the needs of Philadelphia’s academic community.
  • Deepen or develop outreach strategies with area colleges and universities around A Nation of Artists.
  • Lead gallery lessons for academic audiences in A Nation of Artists as needed.
  • Plan, develop, and implement activities related to A Nation of Artists for the museum’s internship and fellowship programs, especially workshops, seminars, and other programs that contribute to learning and professional development.
  • Track expenses and evaluate programs to review effectiveness.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Your background and experience include:
 
  • A bachelor’s degree in art history or a related field.
  • Previous experience working in museums or an academic setting (preferred).
  • Familiarity with undergraduate and graduate student audiences (preferred).
  • The ability to coordinate and contribute to multiple projects simultaneously and to work independently on assigned tasks.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to communicate with multiple constituencies, both verbally and in writing.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and solid computer skills.
  • Ability to work evening and weekend hours as needed.

Position and Compensation Details
 
  • The salary for this position is $46,059.
  • This position is Full-Time, Exempt, and 35 hours per week.
  • This is a term position, ending December 2027.
  • This position is part of the AFSCME Local 397 bargaining unit.
  • This position reports to the Associate Director of Academic Engagement
  • This position is required to be performed fully onsite at Philadelphia Museum of A
  • Physical requirements:
    • Able to remain stationary for extended periods of time, to utilize computers and other office equipment required of this job, to perform physically administrative duties in a typical interior office environment, gallery, or exhibit space, and to access most public and staff areas of the museum campus
  • Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

Institutional Requirements
 
  • Upholds the professional standards of the field, always acts in a manner that is consistent with the best interests of the museum and protects and enhances its reputation and standing within the community of museums.
  • Adheres to the museum’s code of ethics and Employee Handbook and avoids any real or perceived conflicts of interest.
  • Shows respect for co-workers and visitors and an understanding of and appreciation for the diversity of the museum’s staff, volunteers, and audiences.
  • Maintains confidentiality.
  • Adheres to all museum protocols, procedures, rules, and policies.

Application Timeline
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.  We encourage candidates to apply early as the position will close once we have a robust applicant pool or a candidate has been selected.
What We Offer
Our employees are at the center of the museum. As an employee, you will have access to numerous museum perks including, but not limited to:
 
  • Free general admission to the museum for you and your immediate family
  • Discounted guest tickets for admission
  • Discounts on gift memberships
  • Special staff tours and presentations from our curatorial and conservation teams
  • Discounts at the museum restaurant, museum cafés, and museum retail and online stores

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees including:
 
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Fully paid short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, and life insurance
  • Health savings or flexible spending account program
  • Retirement savings program with museum match
  • Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, and holidays

*Eligibility for certain benefits is based on a variety of factors including the employee’s regular schedule and tenure.

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