Program Associate, Academic and Research Programs

About The Metropolitan Museum Of Art

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Respect: Engage one another with collegiality, empathy, and kindness, always.

Inclusivity: Ensure that all are and feel welcome and valued.

Collaboration: Reach across boundaries to exchange ideas and work together toward our shared mission.

Excellence: Lead the cultural world in quality and expertise—and inspire curiosity and creativity.

Integrity: Hold ourselves to the highest moral standards, admit when we fall short, and then evolve.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

You are responsible for providing day-to-day administrative support for the work of the Academic and Research Programs (ARP) division in the Education Department, playing a critical role to support relationships with scholars from the United States and around the world. You will support Academic and Research Program (ARP) functions, with a specific focus on the Fellowship Program and its Alumni Association. You will work collaboratively with staff and fellows throughout the Education Department and the Museum.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Provide full administrative support for the Fellowship Program, including the annual application process, preparation of contracts and letters, organizing events for fellows, coordinating fellows’ onboarding, and payment of fellows.
• Respond to day-to-day questions and inquiries from fellows and applicants to the Fellowship Program.
• Assist with planning and producing “Research Out Loud,” The Met’s annual series of presentations and discussions in which Met fellows share their research.
• Fellowship Alumni Association: manage and update all facets of the alumni program including alumni records and data entry, the directory of the fellowship’s robust alumni network, assist with events and activities of alumni including (but not limited to) an annual reunion, biannual conference, publications, and the development and maintenance of a searchable Met Fellows alumni database. The Program Associate will also assist in preparing an Annual Fellowship Newsletter.
• Monitor and maintain budgets, prepare and process invoices, and track expenses for the Fellowship Program.
• Assist with preparing internally and externally facing Fellowship program communications, including regular entries and updates to the Museum’s website content, personnel management systems, and print publications.
• Support the administration of the Academic and Research program division broadly, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree, required.
• 1-2 years of administrative experience in a museum setting or other cultural institution.
• Knowledge of art history and visual culture, art education or related field.
• Full command of Microsoft Office suite and solid computer skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to manage a budget and track expenses.
• Excellent writing skills, including the ability to write succinctly, and proofread materials for online and print publication.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask; remain flexible, problem-solve, and take initiative.
• Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively and professionally with different constituencies, verbally and in writing.
• Motivated and personable stance towards visitors and colleagues and demonstrable desire and ability to effectively collaborate with others on the ARP team, in the department and in the Museum more broadly.
• Experience working with and maintaining databases and spreadsheets utilizing complex systems, preferred.
• Demonstrated history of working with web design and building, preferred.
  
  
  

COMPENSATION RANGE:

• Pay Range : $30.00 / Hourly
• The advertised pay scale reflects the good faith minimum and maximum salary range for this role. The advertised pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage for any specific employee. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may be dependent on a variety of factors
  
  
  

Location Requirements

At time of employment, employees are expected to be located within commuting distance of the Museum. “Commuting distance” means that they are located in one of following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, or Pennsylvania (the “Tri-state and PA” areas), and be able to commute to and from the Museum in a single day.

Benefits Offerings

The Museum provides competitive compensation, and generous benefits and perks for all eligible employees. Note: Benefits Offering may differ based on Employee Status.

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 403(b) basic retirement plan and optional matching retirement plan with an outstanding employer match
• Considerable paid time off, including annual leave, sick leave, and 13 Museum holidays
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Account (pre-tax income for eligible health care expenses)
• Commuter benefits (pre-tax income for parking or mass transit expenses)
• Free financial-planning services
• Financial assistance for relevant coursework, seminars, and training programs
• 25% discount for staff in Museum shops
• A subsidized staff cafeteria
• Access to the Museums Council pass, which grants free admission to various museums and cultural institutions
  
  
  

Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that someone meets 100% of the qualifications for a role. If much of this job description describes you, then please apply for this role.

The Met is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, The Met will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed in this process, please contact benefits@metmuseum.org.

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