Updated: about 13 hours ago
Location: Rapid City, SOUTH DAKOTA
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Posting Details
Posting Details
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Institution | South Dakota Mines |
Working Title | Assistant Director of the Museum of Geology |
Posting Number | NFE02274P |
Department | SDSMT-Museum of Geology |
Physical Location of Position (City) | Rapid City |
Posting Text | The Museum of Geology at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology invites applications for an Assistant Director. The Museum of Geology consists of two distinct but interrelated components: the public museum, and the James E. Martin Paleontology Research Lab. The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall administrative duties associated with the public floor of the Museum of Geology. These duties include managing the gift shop, gift shop accounts, and 10-12 student workers. This position also is responsible for managing museum operating budgets and making all purchases for the gift shop and museum, which includes both products and advertisements. In addition to hiring and managing student workers, this position may oversee volunteer workers. This position also maintains and updates museum exhibits, coordinates marketing, keeps an active social media presence for the Museum, and leads educational outreach. A bachelor’s degree in Geology or related field is required. Knowledge of geology and paleontology at a level to assist visitors and train student workers is required. Bookkeeping skills to keep records on museum budgets, place orders, make purchases, keep inventory and price museum store stock, and keep the cash register functioning properly also are required. Experience in merchandising and product placement preferred. The ability to work with the media relations office to design promotional materials and keep the Museum of Geology webpage up to date is required. Experience with Adobe Suite software is preferred. South Dakota Mines is a best-in-class STEM university that offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees located in Rapid City, the state’s second largest city with a MSA population of over 158,000. With 226 days of sunshine, 1.2 million acres of breathtaking scenery of the Black Hills National Forest, 700 miles of motorized trails and nearly 500 miles of hiking trails, there is a lot to see and do. People from around the world come here each year to see top attractions like Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Crazy Horse Memorial, Badlands National Park, Terry Peak Ski Area, and Reptile Gardens. There’s something for everybody! At Mines, our vision is to develop world-class leaders in science and engineering to benefit society through education, innovation, and engagement. Nearly 2,500 students from every state and over 40 countries are represented on our campus. Mines is an affordable option with a great return on investment. Known for our academic rigor, we maintain an average class size of 24 and our students benefit from immersive learning experiences including undergraduate research, co-ops/internships, and nationally competitive engineering teams. These experiences make graduates highly sought after by industry and attributes to high starting salaries and 98% placement rate in the field of study. Research at Mines encompasses four main areas: energy and environment; materials and manufacturing; STEM education; and underground science and engineering. Entrepreneurship is highly valued and programming assists students and faculty to engage in entrepreneurial activities and transition scientific and technological innovations into viable products and business startups. South Dakota Mines is committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce and offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage options for employees, spouses and dependents; retirement plans; paid holidays; and a generous vacation and sick day allowance. Individuals interested in this position must apply online at https://www.sdsmt.edu/employment/. Human Resources can provide accommodation to the online application process and may be reached at (605) 394-1203. Review of applications will begin March 13, 2024. Employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background investigation. Please attach a cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references (include name, mailing and email address for each reference). |
Posting Date | 02/28/2024 |
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Open Until Filled | Yes |
First Consideration Date | 03/13/2024 |
Advertised Salary | $47,000 - $56,400 dependent on education and experience |
Duration of the Term | 12 months |
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Appointment Percent | 100 |
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Appointment Type | Regular |
Faculty Status | No |
Scope of Search | External (includes Internal) |
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This position requires | Travel, Weekends/Holidays, Valid Drivers License |
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Department Description and Cultural Expectations | |
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement | South Dakota Mines does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identification, transgender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status in employment or the provision of service. |
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