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opportunities to: Costume Society of America Job Board
Date posted to CSA website: May 12, 2013
Employer name:
Colorado State University, Department of Design and Merchandising
Job title:
Director of Operations and Engagement, Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising
Job description:
Applications and nominations are invited for the administrative professional
position of Director of the Avenir Museum in the Department of Design and Merchandising at Colorado State University.
This is a twelve-month position, salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Start Date: As early as August 1, 2013.
Responsibilities:
Provide executive leadership in fulfilling the
Museums roles and mission guided by the principles of Colorado State University:
Provide fiscal oversight of the Museum;
Secure a stable funding stream for the Museum to facilitate growth and success;
Develop and oversee external fundraising activities and partnerships;
Cultivate and maintain effective relations with donors, prospective donors, advisory board, friends groups, and the public;
Strengthen and expand connections with multiple communities and stakeholders;
Direct brand identity and promotion of the Museum and its mission, collections, and programs; and
Develop and implement, with Museum staff, short- and long-range visions, strategies, and plans; and
Identify and capitalize on new and innovative opportunities for growth and success.
Qualifications:
Required
Earned Masters degree in a related field;
Demonstrated evidence of successful fundraising (public, private, corporate), grant writing, and managing complex budgets;
Demonstrated leadership, administrative, and communication skills;
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a professional staff and University faculty;
Evidence of a team-oriented approach to decision-making and problem-solving;
Evidence of experience in material culture;
Evidence of commitment to diversity in the scope of the collections (e.g., culture, fashion, history); and
Availability for significant travel.
Preferred
Earned Ph.D. in a related field;
Administrative experience in a college/university, museum, historic preservation agency or related setting;
Experience in organizational development, marketing, and communication;
Demonstrated interpersonal skills to build effective relationships;
Experience in directing an organization with multiple campus, regional, national, and international stakeholders; and
Willingness to participate in weekend or evening activities.
To apply:
Deadline date for applicants: June 7, 2013 or until the position is filled.
Contact information:
Applicants may learn more about this position and the University from Molly Eckman,
search chair, by phone 970-491-6715 or
email,
and from the DM home page at http://www.dm.chhs.colostate.edu/.
CSU is an EO/EA/AA employer. Colorado State University conducts background checks on all final candidates.
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