Museum Director

Posting Details

Requisition 202100028ES Title Museum Director FLSA status Exempt Hiring Salary
Commensurate with education and experience. Department Office of University Advancement Open Date 08/04/2021 Open Until Filled Yes Educational and Experience Requirement
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in History, American Studies, Material Culture, or Museum Studies. Master’s degree or Ph.D. desirable. Emphasis on American Frontier, American West, or Texas and the Southwest desirable. Minimum of five (5) years’ full-time museum or related experience with at least two (2) years’ experience at the assistant or associate director’s level. Familiarity with university-related museums desirable. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities to be considered. Nature & Purpose of Position
Administers, directs, and leads all programs and activities of the Sam Houston Memorial Museum. Primary Responsibilities
Responsible for policymaking, planning, organizing, staffing, and directing and supervising the ongoing activities and programs of the Museum. Interprets and applies complex policy matters, recommendations, or other guidelines pertaining to Museum management and operations. Responsible for professional practices such as acquisition, preservation, research, interpretation, and exhibition of artifacts, objects, manuscripts, books, and other historical materials. Responsible for strategic planning, grant writing, and other Museum developmental activities. Plans and executes a robust public relations program and promotes interest in the Museum within the local community and across the state. Responsible for creating and maintaining a vibrant and growing Friends of the Museum program and other fund-raising activities. Responsible for financial management, including preparation and administration of the Museum budget within the guidelines set forth by the University administration.

Plans and budgets for hiring and training of Museum personnel. Acknowledges contributions and gifts-in-kind to the Museum and accepts such gifts within the context of an accepted acquisition policy. Encourages the use of the Museum as a research facility and develops plans for furthering the Museum’s collection. Develops and implements ongoing programs for the use of Museum facilities and collections by individuals and groups both on- and off-campus. Performs other related duties as assigned. Other Specifications
Develops and works with an Advisory Board to advance the Museum’s goals. Speaks to various groups, both professional and non-professional, about Museum programs and activities. Works with Sam Houston State University academic departments to promote a close relationship between the Museum and the University’s academic programs. Maintains a visible, active presence in state and national museum and historical professional societies and associations. Stays abreast of appropriate accreditation requirements to maintain the Museum’s stature as a top receptacle for receiving, maintaining, and displaying historical artifacts related to the life and times of Sam Houston

This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority ( CSA ). Full Time Part Time Full Time Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/28286
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4. Letter of Recommendation 2
5. Letter of Recommendation 3
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