All,
Please excuse any potential cross postings. I am posting this job
availability announcement at the Texas Historical Commission on behalf of
the current incumbent. I copied the document into this message as text,
since apparently nothing can be attached to our messages in file format.
If you prefer the document in word format or whatever, just contact me off
list.
Please direct all inquiries and/or applications to the State of Texas and
the Texas Historical Commission, as noted in the announcement.
Thank you.
Texas Historical Commission
Job Vacancy Notice
Position Title: Program Administrator II
Salary Group/Class #: B10/1564
Salary $35,000 - $40,000
Work Location Address: 108 W 16th Street
Mailing Address: P O Box 12276, Austin, Texas 78711
Phone Number: 512/463-6096
Duration: X Regular, Full-time
Temporary, will terminate:
Seasonal/Summer Job Part
Time______ hours/week
Typing: W.P.M. 40 No more than 3 errors
Texas Driver’s License: Yes: X_ No:
Travel Required: Yes: X No:
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Performs complex work as a Certification Program Coordinator. The agency
has established a Curatorial Facility Certification Program (CFCP) for
curatorial facilities (museums and repositories) holding state-associated
held-in-trust collections. This position will oversee the CFCP Program.
Position requires a highly organized, detail-oriented person to help
curatorial facilities succeed in certification. Additionally, the position
will assist with various agency collections management and outreach
activities and be actively engaged with the Museum Services Program of the
agency.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
Implement certification program, performing the field reviews, and track
state-associated collections, with secondary duties as assigned.
Reads, manages, and analyzes large amounts of documentation (policies,
plans, procedures, self-studies) submitted by curatorial facilities for
their certification reviews.
Identify potential problems at curatorial facilities and assist in
strengthening their programs.
When working with the Museum Services Program, may be called upon to give
training workshops, provide technical assistance and participate in site
visits to museums.
Position is based in Austin, Texas and requires traveling to museums and
repositories around the state. Perform other duties as assigned.
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS (License, Education, Experience):
Master’s degree in Museum Studies/Museum Science with 3 to 5 years
experience required. Experience working in collections management in an
AAM accredited museum or familiarity with the accreditation process.
Must have a solid foundation in governance and collections management
principles.
The successful candidate will be a fast and accurate reader; have
experience organizing and managing large numbers of files; possess an
understanding of museum operations, have strong written and verbal
communication skills, and possess diplomatic and interpersonal skills.
Experience with archaeological collections a plus.
REMARKS (Application procedure, Special requirements): Applications must be
submitted on the State of Texas Application for Employment form available
on the web at www.thc.state.tx.us. Please mail applications to P.O. Box
12276, Austin, Texas 78711 or deliver them in person at 1511 Colorado
Street, Austin, Texas. Resumes and cover letters can be attached, but are
not required. Resumes cannot be submitted in lieu of applications.
Applications will be reviewed, and top applicants will be contacted for
interviews. After a qualified person has been chosen for the position,
letters will be mailed to all other applicants letting them know that the
position has been filled. Disability access for application submission,
testing and interview accommodations can be provided upon reasonable
notice.
For New Hires/Rehires:
Health Coverage/Retirement Waiting Period: There is a 90-day waiting period
for health coverage and retirement contribution.
* If hired for employment, you will need to provide a document or documents
that establish identity and employment eligibility. Document or documents
must be provided within three (3) days from date of hire. A complete list
of acceptable documents is on file with the Texas Employment Commission
office.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
Mark Janzen
Registrar/Collections Manager
Edwin A. Ulrich Museum of Art
Martin H. Bush Outdoor Sculpture Collection
Wichita State University
(316)978-5850
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