What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Delta Center for Culture and Learning position at Delta State University?
Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Director, Delta Center for Culture and Learning
Working Title
Director, Delta Center for Culture and Learning
Position Type
Administrative
Department
Delta Center for Culture and Learning
Posting Number
201201569
Full or Part Time
Full Time
Benefit Eligible
Yes
If Other, Please Explain:
Tenure/Non-Tenure Track
Non-Tenure Track
Salary Basis
12 month
If Other, Please Explain:
Position Summary Information
Responsibilities
The Delta Center for Culture and Learning is an interdisciplinary program at Delta State University that promotes the heritage of the Mississippi Delta. Its mission is to promote understanding of Mississippi Delta culture and history through education, partnerships, community engagement, and supporting regional heritage tourism. The Director manages development activities associated with its mission, oversees day-to-day administrative activities, and acts as the face of the Center to the community.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Program Administration:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Program Administration:
- Ensure that the DCCL maintains a long-range strategy to achieve its mission.
- Plan, promote and implement activities that foster regional tourism.
- Build working relationships and collaborative agreements with diverse public and private agencies and organizations to ensure the DCCL’s success.
- Provide leadership in developing mission-oriented programs and organizational and financial plans with the University and collaborative partners.
Qualifications
Advanced college degree required; a PhD is preferred in a relevant field. Minimum of five years previous experience including management, grant-writing, and fundraising. Experience in developing and leading workshops appropriate for mission; Demonstrated effective communication; Ability to interact comfortably with community members and all stakeholders.
Salary
Commensurate with experience, qualifications, and university’s resources.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Special Instructions to Applicants
Additional Information
Posting Detail Information
Open Date
12/06/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Posting Specific Questions
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- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- DSU Employee
- DSU Job Website
- Invited by Department to Apply
- MS State Employment Service
- HigherEdJobs
- Chronicle of Higher Education
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- Other
- Will you now or in the future require "sponsorship" for an employment based visa status?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Other Document
- Other Document 2
- Other Document 3
