Position Number: 40077893
Payroll Title: BLANK AST 2 (004723)
Job Code: 004723
Job Open Date: 7/1/26
Application Review Begins: 7/17/26
Department Code (Name): ARTM (ART MUSEUM)
Percentage of Time: 100
Union Code (Name): CX-Clerical/Admin
Employee Class (Appointment Type): Staff: Career
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Classified Indicator Description (Personnel Program): PSS
Salary Grade: STEPS
Pay Rate/Range: The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $25.38 to $25.95/hr. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University. The full salary range for this position is $25.38 to $35.97/hr.
Work Location: Arts - 1626
Working Days and Hours: 40 hrs a week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed
Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits
Type of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement, if applicable: Not Eligible
Special Instructions:
For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.
Department Marketing Statement:
Because we believe that art can transform individuals and communities, our mission is to stimulate research, support artistic practice, and generate original programming through the Art, Design & Architecture Museum's collections. To achieve our mission, the AD&A Museum: -Collects, preserves and conserves architecture and design archives, primarily from Southern California, and art works representing many cultures and traditions -Presents exhibitions and educational programs that aim for international significance and resonate with regional audiences and concerns -Stimulates research and scholarship in its renowned Architecture and Design Collection and in the Art Collections -Through internships, provides opportunities to students for professional experience in museum and archive work -Motivates faculty across disciplines to incorporate art, architecture, and design in research and class curricula -Maintains and strengthens a vibrant network of supporters, colleagues, and collaborators, locally and internationally, to enhance understanding and enjoyment of art and design
Benefits of Belonging
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Brief Summary of Job Duties:
Under supervision, performs a wide variety of tasks following guidelines which often must be applied independently with knowledge of University policy and museum practices. Duties include but are not limited to: Greets and serves as first point of contact for all museum visitors. Provides general information about exhibitions, upcoming exhibitions and events. Responsible for opening and closing the museum. Provides advice to all building usiers on operations, safety procedures and security. Runs the Museum's Front Office. Coordinates ordering of supplies and manages office equipment. Works on travel, reimbursement, purchasing, and UC Regents and UCSB Foundation gift accounts paperwork. Handles gift funds, including gift acceptance and transfers. Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Special Conditions of Employment:
- Satisfactory criminal history background check
- UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement:
As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.
"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:
UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
Abusive Conduct in the Workplace
Job Functions and Percentages of Time:
- 35% Facility Operations - Opens and closes the museum, card key and alarm; turns on electronic components which are part of the exhibitions. Answers questions and assists visitors to the Museum. Records gallery attendance, and schedules tours. Provides information and advice to all building users on operations, safety procedures, and security. Handles financial transactions, catalog sales and memberships and donation box. Responsible for daily checks of galleries to monitor cleanliness, hazards, lights, and other physical details as specified by the Designer. Oversees and ensures security of the Museum. Develops security procedures with Museum Registrar, Designer, and other staff, as needed. Works closely with Museum Registrar in matters regarding security of the collections. Hires and supervises student museum guards. Is responsible for scheduling guards during museum regular business hours and special events.
- 30% Administrative Duties / Office Management - Runs the front office and is the primary interface with the public. Coordinates the ordering of office supplies and manages office equipment. Interviews, trains, and supervises temporary staff. Ensures integrity of administrative records. Using judgment and initiative, prioritizes and manages the workflow for the administrative component of the museum. Handles unique problems and situation that require independence of action, immediate interpretation of information and independent problem solving. Manages internal information flow of Museum activities. Establishes and maintains non-collection museum databases.
- 20% Financial Support - Works closely with the AASC Museum Financial Coordinator and Manager with the paperwork associated with travel, reimbursements, Gateway requisitions, FlexCard purchases, credit card sales, and other expense paperwork and management. Collects public donations and deposits. Collects and organizes paperwork associated with UC Regents and UCSB foundation gift accounts. In conjunction with the AASC Museum Finance Coordinator, initiates and monitors payments to all museum vendors. Handles gift funds, including gift acceptance to and transfers from UCSB Foundation accounts and assists the finance coordinator with the allocation of funds to proper UC Regents accounts. Works with the Museum Finance Coordinator to relay information regarding exhibition budgets in expenses. Assists in other special projects as needed.
- 15% Visitor Engagement - Keeps track of museum membership annual account status, including renewals, processing of membership dues, reciprocal admissions programs, and membership deliverables in conjunction with UCSB Office of Development. Develops and implements policies in coordination with other departments to ensure an informed and knowledgeable frontline staff with regard to exhibitions, the permanent collection, and all museum programming and events. Coordinates tours with on and off campus groups in conjunction with the Graduate Curator of Education and/or student-led docent tours. Coordinates with Graduate Curator of Education on campus outreach and student-only events such as Night at the Museum.
UC Vaccination Programs Policy:
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccinations Programs.
As a condition of Physical Presence at a Location or in a University Program, all Covered Individuals* must participate in any applicable Vaccination Program by providing proof that they are Up-to-Date with any required Vaccines or submitting a request for Exception in a Mandate Program or properly declining vaccination in an Opt-Out Program no later than the Compliance Date (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.). Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
For more information, please visit University of California Policy on Vaccinations - https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/VaccinationProgramsPolicy
*Covered Individuals: A Covered Individual includes anyone designated as Personnel or Students under this Policy who physically access a University Facility or Program in connection with their employment, appointment, or education/training. A person accessing a Healthcare Location as a patient, or an art, athletics, entertainment, or other publicly accessible venue at a Location as a member of the public, is not a Covered Individual.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
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Jul 02, 2026