Website The State University of New York
Summary
This position will manage the annual SUNY Art Exhibitions and coordinate the Thayer Fellowship and Patricia Kerr Ross Award programs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the SUNY Art Exhibitions, including submission tracking, communication with faculty/staff, coordinating and assisting in art installations and dismantlings, and overseeing pick-up and drop-off of artwork.
- Organize review and curation processes, working with curators, facilities, and operational staff.
- Create and distribute Google forms, spreadsheets, and exhibition documentation.
- Coordinate the Best of SUNY Art Awards, including adjudication, winner notifications, and reception planning.
- Handle inquiries about art purchases and facilitate communication between artists and potential buyers.
- Work with the Business Office on budgets, payments, and travel arrangements for curators.
- Liaise with SUNY Communications for promotional activities and press releases.
- Ensure budget planning and account management for the art program.
Thayer Fellowship and Patricia Kerr Ross Awards:
- Administer the Thayer Fellowship and Patricia Kerr Ross Award programs for graduating arts students.
- Promote the awards and manage the application and selection process.
- Coordinate judging panels and organize “Thayer Day” presentations for finalists.
- Notify winners, arrange awards payments, and prepare announcements and press releases.
Key Details
Compensation: $18 per hour
Term: N/A
Schedule: PT (20 hours/week)
Format: In-Person
Deadline: ASAP (Posted 06/29/2026)
Eligibility
Minimum Qualifications:
- Attending SUNY in a Master’s Degree Program
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Experience in arts administration or event coordination
- Proficient skills in Microsoft 365 Products
- Knowledgeable of budgeting, contracting and payment administration
- Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills
About
The State University of New York, or SUNY, is the largest comprehensive system of public higher education in the United States, with 64 colleges and universities spanning the state from Long Island to the Adirondacks to Buffalo. SUNY System Administration employees, based in Albany and New York City, provide critical support for SUNY campuses, employees, and students to advance SUNY’s mission of providing high-quality, affordable higher education for all.
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