Academic Engagement Associate, Cantor Arts Center

Academic Engagement Associate, Cantor Arts Center🔍Arts, Stanford, California, United States📁Administration📅May 24, 2024 Post Date📅103395 Requisition #Stanford University is one of the world’s premier academic and research institutions, devoting tremendous intellectual and physical resources toward the betterment of humanity. As a major Silicon Valley employer, Stanford seeks people committed to excellence and improving our world. The university is committed to supporting its employees as they develop their careers and enrich their lives. Stanford’s future success will be shaped by its diverse perspectives, unique experiences, and inclusive culture.

Serving the Stanford University campus, the Bay Area community, and visitors from around the world, the Cantor Arts Center provides an outstanding cultural experience for visitors of all ages and a growing online audience of scholars. The Cantor’s encyclopedic collection spans 5,000 years and includes more than 40,000 works of art from around the globe. An established resource for teaching and research on campus, the Cantor offers free admission and programs year-round. It is consistently one of the most visited university museums in the U.S.Reporting to the Associate Director of Academic and Public Programs, the Academic Engagement Associate will provide administrative and operational support to the Cantor Arts Center academic engagement programs working with limited supervision. This position will be the point person for academic engagement programs including Cantor-Anderson Student Guides, Stanford class visits to the Cantor, Internships for Stanford students, Cantor Scholars, Cantor Curatorial Fellows, and Art and Boba Talks.Come join us for an exciting opportunity to shape the future of student engagement at the Stanford art museums and support faculty and other members of the campus community in creating connections with the amazing resources the Cantor Arts Center has to offer. In this role, you will:

Manage administration for academic engagement programs at the Cantor Arts Center.Schedule Stanford class visits to the Cantor Arts Center. Manage reservations for classrooms and collection viewing rooms for class visits and research visits. Coordinate arrangements with the Collections Department to arrange for the display of objects from the Cantor collections for Stanford class visits and research visits. Monitor and assist with class visits as required.Manage scheduling, logistics, and technical aspects of academic engagement programs, including talks, seminars, conferences, and symposia, the Cantor-Anderson Student Guides training class, and community events for student workers. Manage scheduling and other logistical matters for guest speakers and visiting artists at these programs.Manage communication for academic engagement programs and correspondence with students, faculty, and staff. Respond to inquiries regarding academic engagement programs, determine and take appropriate action as required. Serve as a resource regarding academic engagement program policies and procedures. Liaise with the Cantor/Anderson Marketing and Communication team to promote student and academic engagement programs and ensure accurate and current information is presented in relation to these programs on the Cantor website.Assist with training Cantor-Anderson Student Guides, and assist in developing and coordinating shared training involving Student Guides and volunteer Museum Engagement Guides. Send weekly emails to Cantor-Anderson Student Guides. Organize and distribute Student Guides course materials including syllabus and readings.Compose and distribute calls for applications.Manage and review incoming applications for academic engagement programs. Assist in interviewing applicants for student worker positions at the Cantor. Liaise with Cantor Operations Manager to manage hiring paperwork for student workers, including I9s.Manage scheduling, approve timesheets, review work for quality and timeliness, and provide performance review input for student workers.Assist with research and outreach for academic engagement programs. Assist the Director and Associate Director of Academic and Public Programs with campus academic outreach and strengthening campus academic partnerships and with researching Cantor collections to prepare for Stanford class visits and Research visits. May assist the Director of Academic and Public Programs with research related to curricular and student-curated exhibitions.Develop and strengthen partnerships with student groups for programs at which student performance groups regularly perform, including Party on the Edge, Museum Nights, and Family Day. Provide event support and host and coordinate for student performing groups at these programs. - Other duties may also be assigned.

Please note that this position will be based on the Stanford campus and will be considered hybrid with the expectation to be on campus 3-4 days per week depending on events. In addition, this position may require working evenings and weekends. In order to be successful, you will bring:
● High school diploma and four years of administrative experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.
● Demonstrated commitment to promoting and supporting an environment of diversity and inclusion.
● Proficient computer skills and demonstrated experience with office software and email applications.
● Demonstrated success in following through and completing routine tasks.
● Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
● Strong verbal and written communication skills.
● Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
● Ability to prioritize and multi-task.In addition, preferred requirements include:
● Experience teaching, mentoring, or leading groups of students
● Experience working with students in a college or university
● Experience leading tours or conducting education or engagement programs in a museum setting
● Background or education in Museum Education, Museum Studies, Art History, or Collections ManagementDon’t meet every single requirement? At the Vice Presidency for the Arts and Cantor Arts Center, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. Let us know in your cover letter how your experience makes you a good fit for us. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!The expected pay range for this position is $33.17-$39.90 per hour.Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.Why Stanford is for You
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Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.A healthier you. Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museumsEnviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more!

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources at stanfordelr@stanford.edu. For all other inquiries, please submit a contact form.Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Job Code: 4098
• Employee Status: Regular
• Grade: F
• Requisition ID: 103395
• Work Arrangement : Hybrid Eligible