Director Of Special Collections Strategy & Development

Texas A&M University

College Station, Texas, United States
$103,980.00/annually; $3,000.00 allowance for prof...
On-site
Special collections leadership
Collection development strategy
Team management and mentorship
Texas A&M University seeks a Director of Special Collections Strategy & Development to lead its Special Collections and Archives Division. The role involves strategic planning, team leadership, and enhancing the visibility and engagement of special collections

Job Summary

  • The Director of Special Collections Strategy & Development will guide the growth of the department within the Special Collections and Archives Division, leading a team and overseeing key collections.
  • This role involves working closely with leadership on division-wide planning, fundraising, and program development, while collaborating across divisions to advance digital initiatives and collection impact.
  • Texas A&M University offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, paid holidays, sick leave, vacation, and retirement plan.

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Texas A&M University seeks a Director of Special Collections Strategy & Development to lead its Special Collections and Archives Division. The role involves strategic planning, team leadership, and enhancing the visibility and engagement of special collections.

Salary

$103,980.00/annually; $3,000.00 allowance for professional development; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Special Collections leadership
  • Collection development strategy
  • Team management and mentorship
  • Fundraising and donor cultivation
  • Digital initiatives and preservation

Nice-to-have

  • Scholarly and professional engagement
  • Advocacy for library services
  • Collaborative leadership style

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in library science or equivalent
  • Ten years of related experience
  • Over 10 years in libraries, archives, museums, or public history
  • Demonstrated project leadership and management
  • Experience with archival and special collections
  • Knowledge of cataloging standards and archival metadata
  • Experience with collection management and library technology systems
  • Experience with digital project lifecycles
  • Reading knowledge of at least one non-English language

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Not specified

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