Assistant Director, South Texas Institute of Art

Texas A&M•Corpus Christi, TX

10d•$71,520

About The Position

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs. As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies. TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities. Learn more information here ! PURPOSE The Assistant Director supports the Director in the overall administrative, operational, and financial management of the South Texas Institute of the Arts. This role provides leadership across multiple departments, implements the Museum’s Institutional Plan, and ensures efficient, mission-aligned operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Six (6) years of related experience in a visual arts gallery, art museum, or nonprofit environment.
Additional education may be used as a substitute for the minimum experience requirement: Master’s degree and four (4) years related experience
Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications, and accounting software.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and leadership abilities.
Ability to manage multiple operational and administrative functions.
Ability to collaborate effectively with various internal and external partners.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a museum setting.
Supervisory experience across multiple operational roles.
Experience in nonprofit or museum financial reporting.
Demonstrated leadership in strategic or institutional planning.
Experience planning, coordinating, or supervising events, fundraisers, receptions, or public programs.
Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

Assists with the overall operational oversight of the Museum.
Leads implementation and monitoring of goals within the Institutional Plan.
Serves as administrative liaison to TAMU-CC for finance, HR, and university policy compliance.
Oversees general office operations, facility workflows, and Museum Store operations.
Implements institutional policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.
Oversees all financial records, including monitoring, tracking, and approving departmental budget activity.
Reviews and prepares monthly financial reports for the Director and Board of Trustees.
Coordinates materials for annual audits and supports government grant reporting.
Oversees invoices, taxes, insurance requirements, and donor financial documentation.
Provides financial schedules, reports, and analysis for the Finance & Endowment Committee.
Ensures accurate and timely administrative and financial documentation and compliance.
Supervises Facilities Assistants, Accountant, Administrative Associate, Museum Store Manager, and Event Specialist.
Oversees performance evaluations and maintains personnel records in accordance with TAMU-CC regulations.
Coordinates Board of Trustees meetings, prepares agendas, distributes materials, and tracks follow-up actions.
Serves as staff liaison to assigned Board committees.
Supervises fundraisers, exhibition openings, and Museum special events.
Assists the Director as needed and oversees full Museum operations in the Director’s absence.

Benefits

Insurance
Medical $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value).
Up to 83% of premium covered by the university: Employee and Spouse Employee and Children Employee and Family coverage
Dental & Vision
Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account
On-campus wellness opportunities
Work Life Solutions: Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources
Tuition Benefits: Public Loan Forgiveness Book scholarships 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year (other rules may apply).
Retirement Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)
Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan
Time Off: 8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month.
8 hours of sick leave time off every month.
8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave.
12-15 paid holidays each year.