Description:
The Deputy Director is a critical member of the Museum senior management team who participates in long-range planning and overall management of the Museum. This position reports to the Museum Director and assists with planning strategies, projects and programs to increase audience and enlarge financial support for the Museum.
Responsibilities:
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: supervises all the Museum's administrative areas, including the departments of Operations (which includes management of Shop, Box office and Restaurant); Membership — individual and corporate; Events; and Security. Oversee Museum Development — Grants and Sponsorships, as well as Marketing and Public Relations. In addition to the supervision of these departments, the Deputy Director will direct, motivate, and evaluate staff and volunteers; Provide and model effective project management skills; establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with museum staff, university staff, visitors, volunteers, donors, vendors, contractors, and representatives of other museums nationally and internationally. Help develop plans that will continue enhancing the Museum's presence in the University and community through technology, including the Museum's web site, as well as publication projects. Manages Museum's institutional relationships within SMU, art organizations, community groups, and hotel/corporate groups. Responsible for audience development and diversity outreach, this position will work closely with university and/or community advisory boards, committees, and/or workshops, preparing and following-up on meetings and discussions. This position will also provide strong marketing and public relations interest and will be responsible for maintaining regular meetings with peers and colleagues as well as interacting with students in order to gain a diverse and larger audience to the Museum.
Educational Requirements:
Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 7 years work experience is required, preferably in a museum, arts, or non-profit environment OR MBA, Master in Arts Administration, or Masters in Museum Studies, with 5 years of work experience is required; preferably in a museum, arts, or non-profit environment.
Skills:
The ideal candidate will bring energy, vision, and resourcefulness to this important position. Must have a working knowledge in Museum management principles and practices; general administrative principles, practices, and methods; budget development and management; supervisory experience, including techniques of planning and delegating work. Candidate must have strong leadership, decision making, interpersonal, planning, and organizational skills; strong written and verbal communication skills; solid presentation, negotiation, problem solving, conflict resolution, and meeting management skills. Must be comfortable and up-to-date on the use of technology. Fluency in Spanish language is a plus.
Application Instructions:
This position is open until filled. Please visit our website www.smu.edu/hr/recruit to apply.
SMU offers a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plan with immediate vesting and tuition benefits for employees and their families.
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