Classification Title:

OPS - Art in State Buildings Program and Operations Assistant

Job Description:

The College of the Arts is seeking a qualified candidate to facilitate in the data entry and digitization of text and imagery for the University of Florida’s Art in State Buildings Program. The ideal candidate will be proficient in using the Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and the digital collections management system. Responsibilities include scanning physical project files, organizing and transferring digital files, and entering data for the 160 works of art in the UF Art in State Buildings public art collection. Data entry will be a key aspect of the role, so attention to detail and accuracy are essential. Since the program's website is built using the collections management system, maintaining an up-to-date database and website is crucial. The role will also involve creating spreadsheets, generating reports from the Collections Management System (CMS), and writing reports based on the collection's data.

This is primarily a remote position, with no dedicated office space provided on campus, but it will require regular visits to the UF Main Campus in Gainesville.

Florida’s Art in State Buildings program (ASB), established in 1979, continues to highlight local, national, and internationally recognized artists in its growing collection of diverse art. An amount of up to one-half of one percent (0.5%), not exceeding $100,000 of the state funds appropriated for a new building is set aside for the acquisition of public art for that facility. The University of Florida’s Art in State Buildings program is a component of the state of Florida’s Art in State Buildings initiative. ASB is directed by UF’s Public Art Specialist. UF’s Art in State Buildings program has a collection of over 160 works of art on campus which extends throughout the state. The UF ASB program is dedicated to expanding the importance of public participation, thoughtfully representing the public through artistic voices in our public spaces, caring for the physical condition of the art through conservation and maintenance, as well as growing the state of Florida’s art collection, helping Florida to remain a national public art leader.

The University of Florida College of the Arts intends to be a transformative community, responding to and generating foundational shifts in the arts and beyond. As business and academic professionals, artists, scholars, advisors, and teachers, we, the staff of the College, embrace the complexity of our evolving human experience and seek to empower our colleagues, students, and faculty to respond to and shape that experience fearlessly through critical thinking, creativity, constructive questioning, and respectful dialogue. We seek a colleague who engages with openness and enthusiasm for the work and the mission of the college. We seek a colleague who co-creates a workplace that promotes pluralism, curiosity, viewpoint diversity, open discourse, and the well-being of all, while striving for professional and organizational improvement. We seek a colleague who identifies as a trusted steward of resources, balancing institutional requirements and the demand for innovative solutions.
The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty, seeking faculty of all races, ethnicities, genders, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Responsibilities of the Position

Assists with Art Collections Management Program (up to 15 hrs/wk) Entering data and digitizing artwork records for 160 pieces in the UF ASB public art collection into the online Collections Management System. Receiving and entering records, images, files, or paperwork into the Collections Management System, ensuring completeness and accuracy. Integrating and reorganizing ASB data from both physical and digital files into UF databases. Maintaining and updating program website through the Collections Management System. Supports other functions of Program Director: (up to 5 hrs/wk) Responding to inquiries, gathering and retrieving information, and generating written reports from the database, as required. Other duties as assigned. Expected Salary:

$15 hourly

Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent Familiarity with art terminology Ability to find, create, evaluate, and share information across digital database systems Excellent organizational skills Attention to detail and accuracy Proficient computer skills Ability to work independently Preferred Qualifications:

The ideal candidate could have:

Bachelors or Masters in an arts related field Research, interpretation, and writing skills Knowledge of art collections management, public art administration, art museum registration, and/or art education Special Instructions to Applicants:

Application Deadline: To ensure consideration, all application documents must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Application Process: Applications must be submitted via the University of Florida’s online application system. Online applications must include the following: (1) a cover letter; (2) a curriculum vitae or resume; and (3) names and contact information of three professional references. The Search Committee may request additional materials at a later time.

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call +1 (352) 392- 2477 or the Florida Relay System at +1 (800) 955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.

Health Assessment Required: No. About the College of the Arts & the University of Florida

THE COLLEGE OF THE ARTS: The mission of the College of the Arts is to be a transformative community, responding to and generating paradigmatic shifts in the arts and beyond. We achieve the university’s mission by training professionals and educating students as artists and scholars, while developing their capacities for critical study, creative practice, and provocation. The College offers baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral degrees. Approximately 1,700 students are pursuing majors in degrees offered by the College of the Arts under the direction of 130 faculty members in its three accredited schools— the School of Art + Art History, the School of Music, and the School of Theatre + Dance, and in the Center for Arts in Medicine, the Digital Worlds Institute, and the Center for Arts, Migration, and Entrepreneurship. In addition, the college comprises the University Galleries, and the University level of the New World School of the Arts in Miami.

THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA: The University of Florida is a comprehensive learning institution built on a land grant foundation, ranked one of the top five best public universities in the nation in U.S. News & World Report. We are The Gator Nation, a diverse community dedicated to excellence in education and research and shaping a better future for Florida, the nation, and the world. Our mission is to enable our students to lead and influence the next generation and beyond for economic, cultural, and societal benefit. UF is a graduate research institution with more than 50,000 students and membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities. Gainesville, which is consistently ranked as one of the nation’s most livable cities, is located midway between the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. Together, the University and the community comprise the educational, medical and cultural center of North Central Florida, with outstanding resources such as the University of Florida Performing Arts (Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, the Squitieri Studio Theatre, the Baughman Center, University Auditorium), the Harn Museum of Art, the Florida Museum of Natural History and in the community, the Hippodrome State Theatre and Dance Alive National Ballet.