Director of Center for Big Bend Studies

Sul Ross State University•Del Rio, TX

About The Position

This position provides strong leadership overseeing the daily activities and long-term initiatives. As the primary ambassador for the CBBS, the Director is charged with maintaining CBBS as an important asset for the University internally and for surrounding regional communities, as well as, for securing financial resources that will sustain its operations and advance its special projects. The Director will plan and direct the activities of the Center, including interdisciplinary research projects, interagency contractual projects, public and scientific publications, conferences, public and scientific lectures, seminars, landowner and other public outreach, field trips, and workshops. Direct, or cause to be directed, a bi-annual summer archaeological field school. Interact with academic departments, archives, and other support areas of the University. Fundraising related primarily to endowments, operations, research projects, and public outreach. Serve as liaison between the University, the regional community, and sister organizations of the borderlands in the U.S. and Mexico. Plan, design, and direct the cultural heritage programs within the Texas Big Bend Archeological Initiative. Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others; must exercise due caution and practice safe work habits at all times. The Director also ensures that the work of the CBBS supports the overarching University mission and strategic plan; that it is a strong partner to other University departments, centers, and institutes; and that its practices are consistent with SRSU and the Texas State University System policies. The Director will help grow the Master of Arts in Anthropology program within the Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences.

Requirements

Strong leadership skills.
Ability to oversee daily activities and long-term initiatives.
Capacity to serve as the primary ambassador for CBBS.
Skills in maintaining CBBS as an important asset for the University and regional communities.
Ability to secure financial resources for operations and special projects.
Experience in planning and directing interdisciplinary research projects.
Experience in managing interagency contractual projects.
Experience in overseeing public and scientific publications.
Experience in organizing conferences, lectures, seminars, and workshops.
Experience in managing landowner and other public outreach initiatives.
Ability to direct a bi-annual summer archaeological field school.
Ability to interact with academic departments, archives, and other University support areas.
Experience in fundraising, particularly for endowments, operations, and research projects.
Ability to serve as a liaison between the University, the regional community, and borderlands organizations.
Experience in planning, designing, and directing cultural heritage programs.
Commitment to personal safety and the safety of others.
Ability to exercise due caution and practice safe work habits.
Understanding of how CBBS work supports the University mission and strategic plan.
Ability to be a strong partner to other University departments, centers, and institutes.
Knowledge of SRSU and Texas State University System policies.
Ability to help grow the Master of Arts in Anthropology program.
Experience in financial management, including directing and supervising finances.
Ability to establish, oversee, and manage operational and program budgets and expenditures.
Knowledge of financial information systems, processes, internal controls, and reporting.
Ability to provide timely and accurate financial reporting and program outcomes.
Knowledge of compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Experience in partnering with advancement offices for fundraising.
Ability to design and execute coordinated fundraising strategies.
Strong communication skills with donors, clients, partners, elected officials, and stakeholders.
Ability to guide organizational marketing and communications.
Ability to serve as the principal spokesperson for CBBS.
Ability to articulate the mission internally and externally.
Ability to build and maintain effective communication with colleagues, students, and faculty.
Ability to explore partnership initiatives.
Effective leadership skills for faculty, staff, and students.
Ability to manage faculty/staff in adherence with human resources practices and guidelines.
Ability to manage faculty/staff in accordance with SRSU policies.
Highly self-motivated.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to serve as an effective team leader and team player.
Ability to carry out supervisory responsibilities.
Ability to recruit and train team members.
Ability to build, motivate, and retain a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily activities and long-term initiatives of the Center for Big Bend Studies (CBBS).
Serve as the primary ambassador for CBBS, maintaining its importance to the University and regional communities.
Secure financial resources for CBBS operations and special projects.
Plan and direct interdisciplinary research projects, interagency contractual projects, publications, conferences, lectures, seminars, outreach, field trips, and workshops.
Direct a bi-annual summer archaeological field school.
Interact with academic departments, archives, and other University support areas.
Engage in fundraising for endowments, operations, research projects, and public outreach.
Serve as a liaison between the University, the regional community, and borderlands organizations in the U.S. and Mexico.
Plan, design, and direct cultural heritage programs within the Texas Big Bend Archeological Initiative.
Ensure personal safety and the safety of others through due caution and safe work habits.
Ensure CBBS work supports the University mission and strategic plan.
Foster strong partnerships with other University departments, centers, and institutes.
Ensure CBBS practices are consistent with SRSU and Texas State University System policies.
Assist in growing the Master of Arts in Anthropology program.
Direct and supervise CBBS finances in collaboration with the SRSU Business Office.
Establish, oversee, and manage operational and program budgets and expenditures.
Ensure the integrity and completeness of financial information systems, processes, internal controls, and reporting.
Provide timely and accurate financial reporting and program outcomes to university leadership and key staff.
Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, local laws and regulations.
Partner with the SRSU Advancement Office and Associate Provost of Research and Development for fundraising strategies.
Design and execute coordinated fundraising strategies for general operating and program support.
Communicate effectively with donors, clients, partners, elected officials, and other stakeholders.
Serve as an Ex Officio Member of the Friends of the Center for Big Bend Studies.
Guide the organization’s marketing through effective and regular communications.
Serve as the principal spokesperson for CBBS, articulating its mission internally and externally.
Build and maintain transparent communication with colleagues, students, and faculty across university departments.
Explore partnership initiatives consistent with CBBS’s mission, vision, and values.
Provide effective leadership to CBBS faculty, staff, and students.
Manage faculty/staff in adherence with human resources practices and guidelines and SRSU policies.
Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with CBBS and University policies and applicable laws.
Recruit and train team members to build, motivate, and retain a high-performing team.