Director, Planetarium

Job Title

Director, Planetarium

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

College Of Arts & Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary

$7,916.67 monthly

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Job Summary

         

The Director of the Planetarium, under the general supervision of the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, is responsible for planning, coordinating, promoting, and administering all activities and operations of the TAMIU planetarium.         

         

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Responsible for all technology related matters and issues in the planetarium (i.e., compliance, installation, modification, operation, and maintenance of all audio systems, projection equipment, hardware, software).

• Acquire and/or develop and supervise production of new shows (arts, science, engineering, music, etc.).

• Hire, train, evaluate, and supervise planetarium staff, including supervising their work schedules.

• Mange the budget and maintain fiscal control of accounts as well as handle cash receipts according to university business policies and procedures.

• Responsible for working with the Office for Institutional Advancement and the Office of Research and Sponsored Projects to identify and secure additional sources of financial support for the planetarium (i.e., grant writing, donation campaigns, and fund-raising activities).

• Teach or assist in the teaching of classes and/or labs as qualified, as credentialed, and as assigned.        

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

         

Minimum Requirements

• Education – Bachelor’s degree in science education and/or STEM education.

• Experience – Five years as a middle school and/or high school science teacher.

• Supervisory Experience – Two years of supervisory experiences.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Prior planetarium and/or immersive theater experience.

• Background in observational astronomy

• Master’s degree in science education, STEM education, information systems, astronomy, electrical/computer engineering, or digital arts  

• Expertise in digital technology including audio visual media and computer systems.      

         

Knowledge and Abilities

         

Knowledge of

• Word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software.

Ability to:

• Multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Communicate effectively (oral, written, and digital).

Preferred Knowledge and Abilities       

• Interact effectively and professionally with the general public, administration, faculty and staff.

• Maintain effective working relations with the community and local media.

• Plan, prioritize, and coordinate projects and schedules.

• Use all resources available in the TAMIU planetarium (i.e., hardware, software) to create and develop planetarium shows and presentations.

• Prepare budget and maintain fiscal control of accounts as well as handle cash receipts according to university business policies and procedures.

         

Licensing / Professional Certification - None

Physical Requirements – General office environment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervision of Others         

This position generally supervises employees and work studies.

Other Requirements         

• Evening and weekend work may be required.

• Position may require travel (local, in state, or out of state)

• Position requires on campus, face-to-face interactions

• Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

Salary: $95,000/annually

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you “Submit” the application materials.  The software does not allow you to “Save” your application and return to complete the process at a later time.  The page "My Experience" has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files. Be sure to include:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• 3 -5 professional references and their full contact information

• Unofficial transcripts

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.