*Director -- Mississippi Department of Archives and History*

*Jackson, Mississippi*

*Position Summary*

The position serves as the director of the Mississippi Department of 
Archives and History (MDAH) and reports to the Board of Trustees.The 
director is appointed to a six-year term.However, since the current 
director was appointed in April 2010, the new director will serve out 
his unexpired term which ends April 25, 2016.

The position serves as secretary of the Board of Trustees, State 
Historic Preservation Officer, and as State Historical Records 
Coordinator. The director administers the department's programs, 
represents the department publicly, manages a staff of approximately 135 
employees, and prepares and administers a budget in excess of $15 million.

The director is responsible for the development, execution, and overall 
management of MDAH's strategic plan and the policies and goals approved 
by the Board. The overall responsibilities include leadership, 
management, fundraising, external relations, marketing, business 
planning, and operational, financial, and administrative oversight of MDAH.

*Duties and Responsibilities *

-Responsible for overall leadership of staff in the development and 
implementation of short and long range plans and policies and other 
activities including the strategic plan of the department as approved by 
the Board of Directors

-Responsible for the financial management of the department, including 
the development and implementation of the annual budget

-Responsible for serving as liaison with the state legislature for 
funding and programmatic authority and implementation

-Responsible for building and maintaining relationships with the 
legislature and other elected officials, other state agencies, other 
historical organizations, the media, and the general public.

-Serves as official representative -- the public face -- at all required 
functions and public gatherings where representation is required

- Responsible for providing information, advice and counsel to the Board 
in the creation of policies, programs and strategic direction of the 
department

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*The Ideal Candidate Will *

-Demonstrate successful administrative experience in archival, 
historical, museum agency or related organization

-Demonstrate success in consensus building and working with elected 
officials**

-Possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills**

-Possess sound understanding of and personal commitment to 
professionally accepted historical agency principles and practices**

-Demonstrate ability to work collegially with staff, board members, 
colleagues and visitors to foster an environment of trust, a willing 
exchange of information and a commitment to solving problems**

-Demonstrate ability to motivate, delegate and follow through in a 
timely manner**

-Demonstrate ability to maintain accountability in staff performance**

-Possess strong written and verbal communication skills, including 
public speaking**

-Be available to travel and to work evenings and weekends as required in 
the representative role of MDAH**

-Observe and comply with MDAH's mission**

-A related degree and specific interest in and knowledge of Mississippi 
History is preferred **

*Starting Salary*

The salary range for this position, $94,380.00 - $122,694.00, is 
established by the Mississippi State Personnel Board.The MDAH Board of 
Trustees will set the salary within the established salary range.

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*To Apply*

*You may mail a letter of interest and resume to:*

*Mississippi Department of Archives and History*

*Attn:Director Search*

*PO Box 571*

*Jackson, MS 39205-0571*

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*Or email to [log in to unmask]
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*Learn more about MDAH at *http://mdah.state.ms.us/new/
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