Exhibits Coordinator

ABOUT THIS ROLE The Exhibits Coordinator develops, monitors, and maintains physical and digital exhibits in the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s interactive heritage museum, the Richmond Family Welcome Gallery at Alice Campbell Alumni Center. The Welcome Gallery features exhibits on more than 130 topics about the U. of I.’s past, present, and future, and the Exhibits Coordinator collaborates with the Welcome Gallery’s Curator and Collections Manager to create new exhibits, serves as a specialist for the Welcome Gallery’s audiovisual media, and ensures that guests have an educational and entertaining visitor experience. This will be a hybrid role, reporting to Alice Campbell Alumni Center in Urbana, IL, four days per week and working remotely one day per week. However, in specific situations it may be necessary for the Exhibits Coordinator to report to the Alice Campbell Alumni Center on remote workdays (for example, to fix a malfunctioning exhibit). MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Maintains daily functionality of the Welcome Gallery’s interactive exhibits, including all audiovisual media and media components. Assists the Welcome Gallery’s curator with the development and installation of physical and digital exhibits. Edits video, audio, and other media for use in Welcome Gallery exhibits. Updates content in digital exhibits in conjunction with the Welcome Gallery’s curator. Collaborates with UIAA’s social media staff to develop social media content related to Welcome Gallery exhibits and U. of I. history. Assists the Welcome Gallery’s curator with determining ways to best interpret, display, and disseminate U. of I. history content through exhibits, public programming, and print and electronic media. Assists with events and projects related to UIAA’s History and Traditions Programs. Serves as Welcome Gallery volunteer coordinator. Provides scheduled Welcome Gallery tours for alumni, campus, and community groups and Alice Campbell Alumni Center guests. Serves as an ambassador of Illinois history and traditions to the university community, campus visitors, and alumni all over the world. Other duties as assigned. TYPICAL DELIVERABLES EXPECTED Prepares weekly reports on Welcome Gallery audiovisual media operations. Provides weekly updates on exhibits preparation work and promotion, including audio and video editing, updates to digital exhibits, social media content creation, and Welcome Gallery tours. Provides monthly updates on Welcome Gallery expenses and annual assistance in formulating the Welcome Gallery’s budget. JOB QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED Minimum two years of related experience. Proficiency with photo, video, and audio editing software. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Strong written and oral communication skills. Preferred: Knowledge of current computer hardware and software, audiovisual equipment and programs, and media production. Prior experience producing and maintaining interactive visual media. Prior experience building physical exhibit mounts EDUCATION AND/OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s degree required. Preferably a degree in museum studies, library and information science, media/communications, the humanities, or related areas. APPOINTMENT INFORMATION This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after August 19, 2026. Salary range is $55,000 to $60,000. BENEFITS This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. LEGAL STATEMENTS The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. The AI tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. ACCOMMODATIONS Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodation portal, or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at View phone number on click.appcast.io, option #1, or View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr