POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
TITLE: DIRECTOR, JOHN D. COOPER ARCHEOLOGICAL & PALEONTOLOGICAL
CENTER
COLLEGE: COLLEGE OF NATURAL SCIENCES & MATHEMATICS AND COLLEGE OF
HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES
REPORTS TO: DEAN, COLLEGE OF NATURAL SCIENCES & MATHEMATICS AND DEAN,
COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES
HOURS: FULL-TIME
SALARY RANGE: $3077.08 - $3269.54 / BI-WEEKLY PLUS BENEFITS
($80,000 - $85,000 ANNUALIZED)
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Director of the John D. Cooper Archeological and Paleontological Center manages the daily
operation of the Center, oversees the fiscal health of the Center, provides strategic leadership for
growth and development; promotes the Center to external and internal stakeholders, and supports the
research mission of the Center.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Managing day-to-day operation of the Center (20%)
Oversee activities of Faculty Curators and Associate Curators to assure consistency with
Mission Statement and all applicable laws and regulations
Oversee staff hiring and evaluation processes, with direct input from curators
Oversee activities of the curators relating to the management and preservation of the collection
Create policies to facilitate meeting the goals of the facility
Ensure acquisitions are conducted professionally and legally
Coordinate loaning and borrowing of specimens with Faculty Curators according to appropriate
county, state and federal regulations
Report to the University management team (i.e., Chairs and Deans of the Department of
Geological Sciences, Department of Anthropology, College of Natural Sciences and
Mathematics, and College of Humanities and Social Sciences)
Formulate and oversee key Center operational policies, including policies for accessioning and
deaccessioning of materials
Overseeing the fiscal health of the Center (20%)
Manage financial aspects of the facility in cooperation with university and county staff
Manage funds provided by the county
Manage funds associated with designated collections
Prepare annual fiscal and programmatic reports for the University and County
Providing strategic leadership for the growth and development of the Center (25%)
Develop long-term and annual goals within the Mission Statement of the facility
Assume lead role in fundraising, in collaboration with Deans, College Directors of Development,
and the CSUF Philanthropic Foundation Task Force
Assume leadership role in preparation of grants and contracts to fund scientific, educational,
and outreach activities of the Center
Oversee and support funding opportunities sought by the Faculty Curators
Promoting the Center to external and internal stakeholders (25%)
Lead outreach activities to community groups in and around Orange County
Represent the Center in the scientific community
Build collaborations with local and regional museums, science centers, and other informal
education venues
Keep the Technical Advisory Committee, University Steering Committee, and OC Parks
personnel informed of progress and site conditions through monthly memos and meetings as
well as through an annual report describing the program activities and finances. Schedule and
lead these meetings.
Supporting the research mission of the Center (10%)
Participate in and facilitate research activities in the Center
Assist and support Curators in individual research initiatives
QUALIFICATIONS:
Essential
PhD or equivalent scientific expertise in a discipline related to the goals of the Cooper Center
Greater than five years of experience in Archaeology, Paleontology, Museum Science, or a
related discipline
Established professional in Archaeology, Paleontology, Museum Science, or a related discipline
Experience in managing a scientific unit with full fiscal and personnel responsibilities
Preferred
Research and/or educational outreach background in Archaeology, Paleontology, Museum
Science, or a related discipline
Accomplished grantsmanship
Experience in public/private fundraising
EDUCATION:
PhD or equivalent scientific experience
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Prolonged sitting in front of computer or desk. Walking, talking, hearing, pulling, bending; may carry
25-30 pounds of objects/material; may be exposed to extreme noise level and temperature
variations; use arms, hands and fingers to handle, feel, reach; may need to stoop kneel; may be
exposed to chemical/industrial odors.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Submit resume and/or application* to:
CSU Fullerton Auxiliary Services Corporation (ASC)
Human Resources Department
2600 Nutwood Ave., Suite 275
Fullerton, CA 92831
Email: [log in to unmask]
Fax: 657-278-1187
*To obtain an ASC application visit our website at www.csufasc.org. Go to "forms" and click on
"application". Be sure to print a copy of your completed application as the document will not save your
information.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until Filled
CSU FULLERTON AUXILIARY SERVICES CORPORATION IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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Natalie G. Toth, M.S.
General Education Intern
Museum of Texas Tech Univ.
806.742.2432
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