Gallery Administrator, Art Galleries

Job Category/Programme: Administrative
Description

Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), University of the Arts Singapore, an esteemed arts institution with a global reputation seeks an administratively strong Gallery Administrator at Art Galleries (AG).

Inaugurated in 2004, the art galleries at NAFA strives to maintain a high standard brand name in the local art scene. We have state of the art lighting and gallery capacities, as well as specifically honed experience in curating and design of commissioned and proposed exhibitions. Today, we are a key player known for staging unique exhibitions with an international outlook.

Roles and Responsibilities

The role involves supporting the planning, execution, and documentation of exhibitions and projects under the Institute of Southeast Asian Arts (ISEAA). The incumbent is responsible for end-to-end exhibition logistics, liaising with artists and organisers, coordinating with vendors and internal teams, and overseeing installation, event operations, deinstallation, and project documentation.

You will administer, manage, and maintain documentation of the NAFA Collection (including physical artworks and digital exhibition archives), with a focus on registrar duties, collection management, and developing research-based content for publication on the ISEAA microsite.

In addition, you will support and contribute to digitalization strategies for exhibitions and the collection by managing data to enhance the Collection, maintaining e-commerce processes and inventory of ISEAA’s published works, and serving as the liaison for researchers accessing the archives.

Requirements

You should possess at least a Degree in Arts and Humanities subjects such as Philosophy, Literature, or Southeast Asian Studies, with a minimum of five years of relevant work experience, including at least two years in a museum environment.

A strong understanding of both the local and international arts landscape is essential. Proficiency in English and Chinese (both written and spoken) is required, and working knowledge of Southeast Asian languages would be an added advantage.

To succeed in this role, you should be proficient in Microsoft Office applications and comfortable with IT systems. Experience in developing content for social media platforms will be beneficial.

You should be a collaborative team player with strong communication skills, an eye for detail, and a flair for creative thinking. The ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders is also important.

If you have a passion for the arts, we encourage you to apply. This is your opportunity to be part of NAFA in our season of global recognition and to shape the future of arts education in Asia.

Application Closing Date:
Application Details

Please send us your detailed CV or resume in MS Word form/PDF , stating full details of qualifications, experience, current and expected salaries to:

People Excellence Office

Email: hr@nafa.edu.sg

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Back to blog

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...