Director Getty Research Institute GRI
Director Getty Research Institute GRI
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The J. Paul Getty Trust is the worlds largest cultural and philanthropic organization dedicated to sharing and preserving the visual arts and cultural heritage for the benefit of all. To accomplish this Gettys four programsthe Getty Research Institute the Getty Foundation the Getty Conservation Institute and the J. Paul Getty Museumwork both independently and collaboratively through their research scholarship philanthropy conservation collections and exhibitions. Getty is leading and facilitating transformative scholarship in art history and conservation science bringing collections and exhibitions to life with additional programs in publishing and active grantmaking. Getty accomplishes its work through strategic partnerships with organizations in Los Angeles and across the globe.
Under the leadership of Katherine E. Fleming President and CEO Getty is seeking to evolve and broaden the impact and reach of the institution and to develop an overarching identity across its four programs.
Gettys resources enable it to fund efforts that elevate the professions of art history and conservation around the world. Millions visit its preeminent free museums and access 300000 online collection materials as well as the Research Institutes Getty Library the worlds largest art library with over 1.5 million volumes and archives. Getty aspires to further expand its reach through enhanced digital programming. Getty continues to advance new ideas contribute new knowledge and inspire mutual human understanding among all audiences wherever they may be.
As a part of Getty the Getty Research Institute (GRI) is an international center. Its extensive library special collections array of programs and knowledgeable and diverse staff drive the research activities of the organization across a number of key vectors. The GRI is committed to preserving creating and sharing resources related to the history of art conceived in the broadest terms. As an international center for the study of visual culture the mission of the GRI is to cultivate advanced knowledge of art and its varied histories. It is home to one of the worlds most comprehensive art historical research libraries with its Research Library and Special Collections focusing on the history of art architecture and archaeology. It seeks to bring these collections to life for scholars and the public and aims to make its materials as widely and freely accessible as possible to broad audiences.
The GRIs current objectives are to:
- Welcome local national and international visitors to its library collections exhibitions and facilities.
- Contribute to an inclusive nuanced and global understanding of art and its histories.
- Collect preserve create share and provide access to resources about art.
- Exchange knowledge with diverse communities about the histories of art and cultural heritage.
- Sustain the relevance of the humanities art history and related areas of study.
- Develop and foster professional and technological capacities in the world of libraries archives and museums.
- Promote an ethos of collaboration through sustainable activities and practices.
- Serve as a local and global resource for scholars and researchers.
The Director of the GRI serves as its executive leader and drives the formulation of the GRIs vision goals and direction. The Director is responsible for the conceptualization organization and oversight of the Institutes scholarly and historical research programs. With the ability to articulate a compelling vision for the future of a collectionsbased research library and placing value on serious scholarship and intellectual thought the next Director will work to transform the GRIs impact and profile.
As part of Gettys executive team the GRI Director will engage and work in partnership with the CEO and others to help drive Gettywide strategic priorities. Each of Gettys four programs contribute meaningfully to Gettys mission. The vision for One Getty focuses on ensuring Gettys recognition in all of the programs and projects in which Getty partners or provides support.
The national and international stature of the GRI and its Director position require significantly demonstrated leadership ability integrity strong judgment and a meaningful understanding of relevant scholarship and research production. The GRIs next Director will be a successful leader and collaborative administrator accustomed to setting a tone of cooperation and managing a strong professional team.
***Getty has partnered with Spencer Stuart on this search. To submit confidential expressions of interest please send an email with any supporting materials to the following email: .
Major Job Responsibilities
- Articulate a compelling vision and strategy for the future impact of the GRI leading change and transformation while securing buyin and support across the breadth of the organization.
- Serve as the chief steward of the GRIs worldrenowned collections evolve the institutions collection strategy and promote the accessibility of its archival resources and collections to a broader audience.
- Oversee the GRIs budgetary and operational excellence maintaining a comprehensive grasp of Gettys fiscal responsibility budgeting process financial goals and other key metrics.
- Champion Getty and the GRI nationally and internationally as a highly visible and articulate spokesperson serving as a powerful voice for the humanities.
- Manage motivate empower develop and evaluate staff maintaining a productive supportive and collaborative working environment; provide guidance training and resources to support GRI management and staff through transitions equipping them with skills to navigate change confidently.
- Build upon existing relationships and develop new partnerships and collaborations with leading libraries academic institutions and cultural communities with a particular focus on access.
- Select and work with the GRI Council and Gettys Institutional Advancement to advance the mission of the Institute and the greater Getty.
- Advance the GRIs vision strategy and direction to meet the changing needs of its key constituents.
- Develop a clear set of priorities identify areas for new or continued investment outline topics for research focus secure the necessary financial support and measure progress.
- Transform the organizational strategy for the GRI based on a broad understanding of the international art history ecosystem and the Institutes existing archival portfolio.
- Build capacity to support the evolving work and needs of the GRIs staff fellows and scholars expand the impact of art history research and scale to support new opportunities.
- Develop and retain talented researchers fellows and staff throughout the organization and ensure they are energized aligned and working collaboratively.
- Refine administrative functions systems and protocols that support GRIs ambitions and reflect the opportunities and challenges of its positioning and culture.
- Clearly and consistently communicate Gettys and the GRIs longterm direction objectives and priorities and collaborate with staff on decisions related to and implementation.
- Foster an environment in which people can perform at their best.
- Promote crossorganizational discussions to build or reinforce alignment around the Institutes purpose vision and direction.
Qualifications
- Proven ability to provide dynamic leadership in charting the future of an organization such as the GRI.
- Demonstrated success leading change as an executive leader having managed and empowered staff to support an organizations progress raise its profile and elevate its impact.
- Expressly understands working as part of a complex and multifaceted organization.
- Demonstrated ability to develop motivate and engage a strong and cohesive staff.
- Has built strong and healthy organizational cultures exhibited strong financial and operational acumen and has developed and motivated diverse highperforming teams.
- Understands the power of technology to further the GRIs mission.
- Credibility and intellectual standing in a cognate scholarly field coupled with intellectual curiosity about the full range of arts and humanities.
Benefits and Perks
Here are just some examples that Getty offers/provides for fulltime employees:
- Medical Dental and Vision insurance coverage starting on date of hire. Getty pays 7595 of the premium depending on the plan selected.
- 403(b) Employee Investment retirement plan with up to 5 Getty Match
- Getty contribution of 6 on behalf of employee to 401(a) retirement account
- Educational Assistance and professional development
- Paid Vacation Sick and Personal Days
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Many positions have biweekly OffFridays
- OnSite Fitness Center at Getty Center
- Community service opportunities
To learn more about our comprehensive benefits and long list of perks go to Getty HR.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
