JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Director of Operations
Strecker Museum Complex/Department of Museum Studies
Baylor University
Waco, TX 76798

     The Strecker Museum Complex/Department of Museum Studies at Baylor
University is seeking an individual with a diverse background in all phases of
museum operations to supervise the daily activities of the personnel and
facilities encompassing the Complex: the Strecker Museum, the Gov. Bill and
Vara Daniel Historic Village, and the Ollie Mae Moen Discovery Center. The
successful candidate for this position will serve in a staff position as
Director of Operations for the museum, reporting to the Director of the
Strecker Museum Complex and the Chair of Museum Studies, and may serve as a
faculty member in the Museum Studies undergraduate and graduate programs at
Baylor University.
     The applicant/candidate must demonstate strong management skills and have
proven communication/teaching ability with adequate academic background in the
field to qualify for an Assistant Professorship in the Department of Museum
Studies. Some experience in development of new building design, construction,
and maintenance is essential.
     Qualificatins being sought are:
1) Formal academic training, preferably with a terminal degree plus
professional experience enabling the individual to teach in Museum Studies.
2) Minimum of 5 years experience in an administrative position in a museum
including financial planning, budget preparation, and grant writing.
3) Scholarly publications, completed exhibits, and/or major public
interpretive programs demonstrating familiarity with cultural materials and/or
scientific specimens.
4) Ability to read blueprints, plan and carry out all forms of
construction/fabrication, and schedule various contractors to achieve maximum
efficiency and cost savings.
5) Demonstrated knowledge of collections care and proper storage practices
including archival, photographic, library, and information management.
6) Knowledge and experience to maintain all physical facilities for most
efficient use of resources both human and energy (electrical, HVAC,
filtration, etc.) to provide staff, students, and visitors the best conditions
in which to perform their duties, studies, and enjoy the exhibits.
7) Demonstrated ability to research, schedule, plan, and prepare exhibits
(temporary, traveling, and permanent) for use in and by the Museum Complex and
Department of Museum Studies. A working knowledge of available resources and
traveling exhibition opportunities is a must.
8) Demonstated public speaking ability for live audiences of all sizes,
academic classes and seminars, and the mass media, including television and
films.
9) Demonstrated knowledge of legal concerns related to museums including
copyright laws, ADA, OSHA, and other federal guidelines encompassing all
museum functions and activities, and the ability to maintain hazardous
materials, inventory, and training.
10) Proven record of participation in professional associations and
organizations preferably in leadership and/or planning roles.

Please send or fax (817-755-3819) a letter of application, resume, and
references to: Personnel Services
Baylor University
P.O. Box 97053
Waco, TX 76798

(817)755-2219

Baylor is a Baptist university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention
of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer,
Baylor encourages minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities
to apply.