OneMain Financial Jobs

Cornell University invites applications and nominations for the Richard J. Schwartz Director of the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art. DO NOT APPLY THROUGH THE CORNELL SYSTEM FOR THIS POSITION, INFORMATION MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLY TO RUSSELL REYNOLDS ASSOCIATES AS INDICATED BELOW. To ApplyCornell University has engaged Russell Reynolds Associates, the global leadership advisory and executive search firm, to lead this search and prospective candidates are invited to contact Russell Reynolds Associates directly. All inquiries and discussions will be considered strictly confidential. For more information or to apply for the role, please reach out to JohnsonMuseum@russellreynolds.com. All applications should include a resume and a brief statement of interest. The DepartmentThe Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art opened in 1973. Designed by I. M. Pei & Partners, it is named for benefactor Herbert F. Johnson, a distinguished graduate of Cornell's Class of 1922, the late president and chairman of S C Johnson of Racine, Wisconsin, and a Cornell University Trustee. Since its beginning, the Museum has been open to all without charge. Given Cornell University's land-grant status and its mandate to play an important role in the community, the Johnson Museum continually seeks to fulfill its cultural and educational responsibility to serve a broad and diverse audience. Today, the Johnson Museum's permanent collection numbers more than 40,000 works, spanning six millennia and encompassing art from most world cultures. Among the strengths of the collection are the holdings of Asian art; prints, drawings, and photographs ranging from the fifteenth century to the present; modern and contemporary painting and sculpture; European art from ancient times to the present; African sculpture and textiles; and pre-Columbian sculpture and ceramics. The OpportunityThe Richard J. Schwartz Director will set strategy and vision, ensure effective management of teams and resources, and cultivate support for the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art. They will deepen a culture of collaboration and will ensure that Cornell faculty and students, as well as the broader Finger Lakes community, see and utilize the Museum as a vital learning resource. The Director has primary responsibility for all aspects of the Museum's operation, management, and resources. Working in close partnership with the University's development team, they will serve as the Museum's chief fundraiser and relationship-builder. The Director sets the artistic direction, exhibition strategy, educational approach, and acquisition plans for the Museum. They serve as an advocate for the knowledge that can be gained from the direct study of and engagement with works of art and material culture. They are responsible for the management and development of the University's art collection, and for driving the acquisition of new objects. Candidate ProfileThe ideal candidate will be an inspiring, strategic, and collaborative leader who brings a deep commitment to the role of the university art museum as both an academic resource and a public-facing cultural institution. The candidate should have a Master's Degree with significant (7-10 years) museum experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience), including with curatorial practice and exhibition planning, education programming, operations, fundraising, public relations and/or marketing, and budget management. They should possess experience in setting direction as well as developing and implementing strategic initiatives within an organization, in addition to a track record of successful fundraising. The candidate will be able to establish credibility with the faculty and relate intellectually with a wide range of disciplines in rich and layered exchange. They will work closely with relevant faculty as well as with the Office of the Provost other key administrators across campus, an