Campus Engagement Manager

Campus Engagement Manager
Salary Range: $56,000-$59,000

Full time, in person

The Campus Engagement Manager serves as a vital link between the University of Minnesota student body and the Weisman Art Museum (WAM), ensuring the museum remains an accessible and dynamic resource for the campus community. Through collaboration with students, faculty, and campus organizations, this role bridges the gap between academic learning and experiential engagement. It fosters meaningful student involvement by cultivating leadership opportunities, developing innovative programs, and creating spaces for students to connect with art, ideas, and each other. Through in-person outreach and curriculum integration, the role strengthens WAM’s presence within the university ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities
Campus Engagement (75%)
●      Lead the WAM Collective Program – Recruit, hire, train, and manage 5–8 undergraduate students in the year-long co-curricular program. Develop and implement a structured curriculum, oversee weekly cohort meetings, and ensure the successful execution of student-led programs.

●      Manage Student Service Fee Budgeting – Supervise a Student Engagement Assistant responsible for managing the WAM Collective budget ($15,000–$30,000 annually) through the Student Service Fee process.

●      Develop & Implement Programming – Plan and execute 8–10 student-focused events annually in collaboration with WAM Collective members. Leads in-gallery tours and object-based teaching with the collection.

●      Expand Awareness of WAM Resources – Promote programs such as the art rental collection, student-led tours, internships, and art study opportunities through tabling and campus outreach.

●      Support Internships & Student Training – Supervise interns in Public Engagement & Learning (PEL) program areas; develop training materials for internal student staff.

●      Collaborate with Faculty – Develop strategies for integrating museum-based learning into coursework through outreach and by partnering with faculty.

●      Increase Accessibility – Implement inclusive strategies to make WAM’s programs more accessible to diverse campus and community members.

●      Gather Community Input – Facilitate focus groups to gather student and campus feedback that informs WAM programming.

Administrative & Program Support (20%)
●      Coordinate Meetings & Outreach – Maintain relationships with campus units, schedule meetings, and send invitations to faculty and student organizations.

●      Manage Project Administration – Maintain PEL calendars, prepare program copy, and coordinate internal department meetings.

●      Prepare Contracts & Documentation – Assist in processing contracts, invoices, and documentation for guest speakers, artists, and program partners.

●      Support Open Studio Programming – Oversee supply orders, space maintenance, and signage for Open Studio.

●      Track & Report Program Data – Collect and analyze audience engagement metrics for grant reporting and internal evaluation.

Professional Development (5%)
●      Engage in the Museum & Higher Ed Fields – Participate in museum networks, national conferences, and professional development opportunities.

●      Stay Current with Trends – Monitor evolving best practices in museum education, student engagement, and arts-based pedagogy.

Qualifications
Essential:
●      BA/BS in a related field (e.g., art history, museum studies, education, nonprofit management).

●      Experience with object-based learning and working in cultural or museum settings.

●      Strong program management, research, writing, finance, and communication skills.

●      Commitment to student leadership, community engagement, and intercultural competency.

●      Proven ability to collaborate with diverse constituencies, including students, faculty, and staff.

●      Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects independently.

●      Proficiency with Mac computers, Excel, Microsoft Office, Canvas, Canva, and basic digital design tools.

●      Ability to work some evenings and weekends, including monthly Wednesday night student programs.

Preferred:
●      Master’s degree in a related field.

●      Three years of experience in a museum or higher education setting, with at least one year in an engagement or educational role.

●      Experience teaching in a classroom or museum context.

●      Familiarity with grant reporting & evaluation tools (e.g., Qualtrics).

●      Multilingual skills are a plus.

Working Conditions & Benefits
●      Schedule – Full-time, in-person position with flexible hours; some evenings and weekends required.

●      Mobility – General mobility required throughout museum and campus properties.

●      University Benefits – Competitive wages, paid time off, healthcare options, retirement plans with employer contributions, and tuition assistance via the Regents Scholarship.