Museum Facilities and Security Administrator

Department: JSMA Security
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: $65,000 - $75,000 per year
Compensation Band: OS-OA06-Fiscal Year 2024-2025
FTE: 1.0

Application Review Begins

December 5, 2024; position open until filled.

Special Instructions to Applicants

To ensure consideration, a complete application must include:
1. A current resume/CV.
2. A cover letter demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the minimum and preferred qualifications for the position.
3. Three (3) professional references with contact information. References will not be contacted until you are notified.

Department Summary

The University of Oregon’s art museum, The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art (JSMA), opened its doors to the public in 1933. Designed by Ellis F. Lawrence, UO Dean of Architecture & Allied Arts at the time, the museum was built to house the Murray Warner Collection of Oriental Art—more than 3,700 works of art given to the University of Oregon by Gertrude Bass Warner. After a major renovation and expansion, the museum reopened in 2005 at 70,000 square feet, twice the original size. Over 20,000 square feet are dedicated to museum exhibitions and related programs serving the academic university and community at large.

The only academic art museum in Oregon accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art (JSMA) features engaging exhibitions, significant collections of historic and contemporary art, and exciting educational programs that support the university’s academic mission and the diverse interests of its off-campus communities. The collection consists of 17,000+ works of art across all media with extensive holdings in Asian art (Chinese, Japanese, and Korean), Pacific Northwest art, Russian icons, European and American modern and contemporary art, and growing strength in Latin American art. Special exhibitions galleries display works from the collection and works on loan, representing many cultures of the world, past and present. The JSMA continues a long tradition of bridging international cultures and offers a welcoming destination for discovery and education centered on artistic expression that deepens the appreciation and understanding of the human condition.

Position Summary

The Museum Facilities and Security Administrator (MFSA) is the senior on-site staff member responsible for overseeing daily operations related to facilities management and security at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art (JSMA). Reporting to the JSMA Associate Director, the MFSA ensures a safe and welcoming environment for staff, students, faculty, and visitors, while protecting the museum's collections, including high-value artworks. This position supervises a team of five security officers, a facilities service coordinator, a custodian, and 15-25 student gallery monitors, while managing the scheduling and coordination of building operations, maintenance, and repair.

The MFSA is accountable for training, scheduling, and supervising all security and facilities staff to ensure the safety and comfort of museum visitors and the security of the museum’s collections during open hours and special events. Supervision of the security staff includes nationally accredited museum level protection security training, , establishing posts, post orders, and function of the control room. Responsibilities include overseeing control room operations, which involve monitoring alarms, CCTV surveillance, and electronic security systems, coordinating with the University of Oregon Police Department (UOPD), managing visitor access and key control, and dispatching staff as necessary. The MFSA takes a lead role in serving the museum’s students and visitors and making them feel safe and welcome during their time in the museum.

Ideal candidates will be familiar with and/or have experience with museum security technology, including CCTV systems, electronic alarms, the VESDA system, and electronic curtain alarms. The MFSA will take the lead in monitoring, reporting issues, and suggesting equipment upgrades for museum security systems.

This role is also responsible for managing the museum’s security and facilities budget, monitoring expenditures, and reporting any fiscal updates and irregularities. The MFSA provides input during budget planning, recommends adjustments, and closely collaborates with the Associate Director to optimize staffing, training, and resources to most effectively meet institutional goals. As the designated on-call contact for off-hours alarms and emergencies, flexibility in working shifts, including weekends, is essential.

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