Project Specialist, Yale Center for British Art

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Job Ttitle: Project Specialist, Yale Center for British Art

Company: Yale University


Description: Essential Duties1. Manages special projects ranging from academic to financial from inception to completion, which requires quantitative analysis, independent research, and the proposal of resolutions or conclusions. Creates and envisions programmatic initiatives and communication strategies. 2. Designs and develops communications strategies for special projects. Develops and exercises a keen understanding of the multiple audiences and contributing University offices involved in a given project to ensure that individual communications are rolled out within a structure planned in advance and with appropriate communication among key stakeholders. 3. Envisions, creates and authors a wide variety of sensitive and high-level written materials. Serves as coordinator and executor for a range of internal and external committees. May participate in decisions regarding committee work. Advises panelists on precedents and prior actions. 4. Serves as Secretary for committee(s), manages informal and formal resolution processes and voluminous correspondence. 5. May supervise the work of project coordinator and administrative staff. 6. Serves as liaison to other departments on all communications. 7. Contributes to design, organization, and maintenance of department website. 8. May perform other duties as assigned.Required Education and ExperienceBachelor’s Degree in a related field and four years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Duration TypeFixedIf Fixed Duration, Period2 years from date of hireIf Fixed Duration, is continuation possible?NoWork WeekStandard (M-F equal number of hours per day)Other Fixed Duration Date31-Dec-2026Drug ScreenNoHealth ScreeningNoBackground Check RequirementsAll candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit “Learn about background checks” under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It’s Your Yale website.Searchable Job FamilyAdministration, Museum/CuratorialTotal # of hours to be worked:37.5Position Focus:This two-year term position would primarily involve assisting the Head of Publications with the development of the YCBA Collection Highlights book for museum’s 50th.anniversary in 2027, including creating a proposal for the initial selection of works from the collection to be included; organizing materials for review; research on the selected objects; writing object entries; drafting an institutional history; identifying potential authors to contribute object entries and short thematic essays; corresponding with authors, curators, designers, editors, and other internal and external parties; drafting, revising, and enforcing schedules in consultation with the Publications Manager; attending all relevant meetings; working closely with the 50th anniversary project manager. The Project Specialist would further assist the YCBA Publications Department with editorial tasks such as drafting jacket copy, forewords, and acknowledgments; preparing materials for YUP; fact-checking of manuscripts; some photo research and permissions clearance; developmental editing, copy editing, and/or proofreading select publications or parts of publications, including essays, object entries, captions, checklists, bibliographies, exhibition histories, biographies, acknowledgments, contributors pages, photo credits, copyright pages, and indexes; and other editorial and research tasks as needed.The Project Specialist would additionally: Assist with the development of a facsimile/scholarly edition of Mary Gartside’s New Theory of Color, including research on the author and the historical context of the two editions of the book. Identify other opportunities for the YCBA to share its seldom seen holding with a broader public through facsimile editions or other publications. Generate book ideas arising from research into the museum’s collection. Assist in the realization of YCBA titles from inception to printing. Conduct research on prospective publications by identifying, acquiring, and digesting comparable publications in the field.Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:PhD preferred. At least 2 years of related experience required.Posting DisclaimerThe intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.Compensation GradeAdministration & OperationsCompensation Grade ProfileManager; Program Leader (23)Bargaining UnitNone – Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)Supervisory OrganizationYale Center for British Art – PublicationsTime TypeFull timeRequired Skill/Ability 1:Knowledge of British art and the YCBA’s collection required.Required Skill/Ability 2:Excellent oral and written communication skills; Exceptional research and editing skills; detailed-oriented working methods; knowledge and experience of scholarly editorial protocols.Required Skill/Ability 3:Ability to organize, conceptualize, and complete a variety of projects simultaneously.Required Skill/Ability 4:Knowledge of the Chicago Manual of Style (17th ed.).Required Skill/Ability 5:Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and other Microsoft 365 tools is essential; familiarity with Monday.com preferred but not required.NoteYale University is a tobacco-free campusWage RangesClick to see our Wage RangesHealth RequirementsCertain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

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Location: Yale, MI

Date: Sun, 22 Dec 2024 03:22:40 GMT


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