Director, Art Across Campus Program

Program Leadership and Administration

• Provide strategic oversight for the Art Across Campus initiative, ensuring alignment with University priorities and academic goals
• Lead development of a comprehensive campus art master plan in collaboration with Facilities, Planning, academic partners, and University leadership
• Chair and work closely with the Art Across Campus Committee to guide acquisitions, placements, and program initiatives
• Serve as the primary liaison among the Museum of Fine Arts, Facilities, academic units, and campus space stakeholders
• Establish workflows, safety protocols, and insurance procedures for the care and display of artworks
• Develop and manage annual budgets in coordination with the College of Fine Arts and Facilities
• Form and convene ad hoc working groups for site-specific or emerging art initiatives
• Participate on relevant committees, including the Art in State Buildings Program
• Supervise staff and student employees, as appropriate

Collection Stewardship and Digital Management

• Oversee documentation, conservation, storage, and care of the Art Across Campus collection
• Implement and manage The Museum System (TMS) for cataloging, tracking, and public access
• Maintain accurate records for inventory, loans, and condition reporting in compliance with University and state policies
• Coordinate logistics for preparation, installation, rotation, and transportation of artworks
• Train and mentor students in collections practices and museum standards

Educational Integration and Public Engagement

• Create experiential learning opportunities through internships, assistantships, and research collaboration
• Partner with faculty to integrate campus artworks into teaching and scholarship across disciplines
• Develop interpretive materials such as labels, QR codes, digital content, catalogs, and public programs
• Design and support public-facing engagement including tours, art walks, lectures, and artist talks
• Collaborate with University and College of Fine Arts communications teams to increase awareness and visibility
• Cultivate partnerships with local and regional arts organizations

Fundraising and Advancement

• Partner with the College of Fine Arts and the FSU Foundation on fundraising and donor engagement strategies
• Identify opportunities for acquisitions, commissions, and long-term growth of the collection
• Manage the Art Across Campus Acquisition Fund and assist in stewarding gifts of art

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and six years of related experience in cultural arts services or a high school diploma or equivalent and experience equal to ten years. (Note: post high-school education and/or experience may substitute at a comparable rate.)
• Minimum of three years of experience in museum administration, collections management, or public art coordination

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects involving multiple stakeholders
• Strong organizational, administrative, and communication skills
• Experience supervising staff or student employees
• Master's degree in art history, museum studies, arts administration, studio art, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Five or more years of leadership experience in art, museum, or public art programs
• Knowledge of The Museum System (TMS) or similar collections management systems
• Experience working within higher education or large-scale public art initiatives
• Success in fundraising, advancement, or grant development for the arts

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About This Role

• Recently recognized as a Forbes Best-in-State Employer, Florida State University is a place where creativity, scholarship, and public purpose intersect every day. The Director, Art Across Campus Program plays a central role in shaping how the University's physical environment reflects its academic mission, creative vitality, and commitment to learning.
• Initially reporting to the Director, Museum of Fine Arts, this position provides strategic, curatorial, and administrative leadership for a university-wide initiative that integrates visual art throughout academic, administrative, and public spaces. Housed initially within the Museum of Fine Arts (MoFA) and the College of Fine Arts, the role will transition to the Provost's Office after the first two years, underscoring the program's long-term academic and University importance.
• The Director operates at the intersection of collaboration, stewardship, and vision—translating artistic excellence into meaningful campus experiences that support teaching, research, and community engagement.

Why This Role Matters

• Art Across Campus is a living collection that shapes how people experience Florida State University every day. This role matters because it:
• Elevates the campus environment by thoughtfully integrating art into spaces where learning, work, and public life occur
• Supports academic excellence by connecting visual art to teaching, research, and interdisciplinary inquiry
• Protects and stewards University assets through responsible collections management and professional standards
• Strengthens University identity by reflecting FSU's creative and intellectual energy in visible, meaningful ways
• As FSU continues to grow and evolve, the Director ensures that art remains an intentional, well-governed, and mission-aligned component of the University's physical landscape.

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there's the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow's news!

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Anticipated Salary Range

$69,530 – $80,000, commensurate with education and experience.

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How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

Considerations

This is an A&P position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

This position is being listed as open until filled. Review of applications will begin on August 24th 2026.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Organization

Working at Florida State University

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University — with the Carnegie Foundation's highest designation, Doctoral/Research University-Extensive — offers a distinctive academic environment built on its cherished values and unique heritage, welcoming campus on the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida, championship athletics, and prime location in the heart of the state capital.

Combining traditional strength in the arts and humanities with recognized leadership in the sciences, Florida State University provides unmatched opportunities for students and faculty through challenging academics, cultural discovery and community interaction.

Underlying and supporting the educational experience at Florida State University is the development of new generations of citizen leaders, based on the concepts inscribed in our seal: Vires, Artes, Mores — Strength, Skill and Character.

Epitomized by recently named Rhodes Scholars Garrett Johnson and Myron Rolle — elite athletes and scholars committed to public service — and Joseph O'Shea — a campus and community leader as well as a top scholar — Florida State's 40,000 students are dedicated to academic excellence and providing leadership in our complex world.

Florida State University's 16 colleges offer more than 275 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, professional and specialist degree programs, including medicine and law, covering a broad array of disciplines critical to society today. Each year the University awards over 2,000 graduate and professional degrees.

With its impressive breadth of leading graduate, professional and undergraduate programs, Florida State University is a demanding, intellectually stimulating, yet warm and caring environment for students and faculty. Recognized nationally for its commitment to diversity, Florida State University is a national leader in the number of doctorates awarded to African-American students and in the graduation rate of African-American undergraduates. Its College of Medicine and College of Law are ranked in the Nation's Top 10 for Hispanic students.

Florida State University's arts programs — dance, film, music and theatre — rank among the finest in the world, offering an arts education comparable to leading conservatories. Its creative writing program is ranked among the nation's best and is home to the most consistently honored and published student body in the United States. Florida State is responsible for governance of the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art and associated arts programs, one of the largest museum/university complexes in the nation.

Other programs consistently included in the top public university list include physics, chemistry, political science, psychology, criminology, public administration, library science, information, human sciences, business and law.

At the Ph.D. level, interdisciplinary programs draw on notable research faculty strengths that transcend the traditional disciplines, including neuroscience, molecular biophysics, computational science, materials science and research at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory—home to the world's most powerful magnets.