Proven ability to work with faculty, staff, and students and sophistication in promoting teaching, research, and scholarship; familiarity with a unionized workforce; A desire and ability to embrace the New Haven and global community, build partnerships, identify opportunities, and expand the Gallery's reach within the region and beyond. Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to actively listen to, connect with, and inspire the public, staff, faculty, students, community partners, artists, patrons, and arts leaders; Demonstrated ability to develop innovative ideas and effectively implement them.