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Department Summary The Hammer Museum believes in the promise of art and ideas to illuminate our lives and build a more just world. We champion the art and artists who challenge us to see the world in a new light, to experience the unexpected, to ignite our imaginations. The Hammer understands that art not only has the power to transport us through aesthetic experience but can also provide significant insight into some of the most pressing cultural, political, and social questions of our time. We present the unique and invaluable perspectives that artists have on the world around us. A vibrant intellectual and creative nexus, the Hammer is fueled by dynamic exhibitions and programs-including lectures, symposia, film series, readings, and musical performances-that spark meaningful encounters with artistic expression. Position Summary The Deputy Director is the chief operating and financial officer of the Hammer Museum and also serves as an Officer of the Armand Hammer Museum of Art and Cultural Center, Inc. and is the primary leader and driver for a team of approximately 46 full-time staff with nine direct reports focused on finance, administration, legal and contractual affairs, building operations and capital projects, museum security, Information Technology, Visitor Services/Gallery Operations, and retail store. The Deputy Director works collaboratively with the Museum Director and the Deputy Directors of Curatorial Affairs and External Affairs to make critical, strategic, and innovative decisions regarding the museums institutional plans, fiscal health, and effective functioning. The Deputy Director has fiscal, operational and administrative responsibility and authority to direct the operations of the Museum and the Corporation. The Deputy Director develops and oversees institutional policies and procedures for all operational, administrative and financial aspects of the Museum’s business and has overall responsibility for the creation, stewardship, and management of the Museum’s over $29 million budget, including financial forecasting and modeling, complex analytical reporting, and making decisions regarding financial, budget, and operational matters. The Deputy Director also makes critical, strategic, and innovative decisions regarding the Museum’s institutional plans, and has broad oversight of senior and administrative staff in leading fiscal operations, legal and contractual affairs, governance, information and telecommunications systems, facilities and security management, risk management, human resources, and retail operations, in accordance with standard museum practice and the guidelines of the Association of Art Museum Directors (AAMD) and the American Association of Museums (AAM). Salary & Compensation *UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits. Qualifications 15+ years Significant and demonstrated financial, administrative, and operational leadership experience at a senior management level (Required) 15+ years Significant experience and proven skill in managing and successfully implementing integrated services of a multifaceted organization within a highly complex environment (Required) Extensive experience with budget and financial analysis and knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices generally accepted accounting practices. (Required) Demonstrated skill and experience in directing information technology, human resources, contract administration, governance, risk management, operations, and security. (Required) Expertise in organizational planning, project management, and supervision of professional staff. (Required) Ability to resolve complex problems, disputes, and the conflicting needs of a collecting, visual art museum, as well as those of a separate 501 (c)3 that is managed by the University. (Required) Non-profit experience strongly preferred and/or knowledge of the business, operational, and financial standards and practices of a museum (Preferred) Knowledge of complex museum programming and operations, including exhibitions, publications, care of collections, education, public programs, fundraising, and communications; Strategic planning experience. (Preferred) Experience working with a complex governing structure and Board committees. (Preferred) Highly developed leadership, political, entrepreneurial, decision-making, and management skills. (Preferred) Skill in integrating activities of Museum with teaching, research, and public service missions of the University. (Preferred) Ability to forge and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of representatives of public and private organizations, Board members, vendors, Museum staff. (Preferred) Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations Bachelor’s Degree in related area and / or equivalent combination of education and experience / training (Required) Master’s Degree Masters/MBA (Preferred) Special Conditions for Employment Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation. Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment. Schedule 9:30am – 6:30pm Union/Policy Covered 99-Policy Covered Complete Position Description https://universityofcalifornia.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=38&JDName=Administrative%20Manager%203%20(40056691)