Director of Center of SW Studies

* Oversee the Center’s communications and marketing strategy, including website content, digital outreach, and promotional materials.* Ensure public-facing communications align with College branding, accessibility standards, and institutional messaging.* Represent the Center at admissions, advancement, alumni, and community events.* Perform other duties as assigned* Master’s degree in anthropology, history, museum studies, Native American and Indigenous studies, public history, or a related field.* At least three years of leadership experience in a museum, archive, library, cultural institution, or related organization.* Demonstrated experience managing professional staff and complex operations.* Experience with budgeting and financial oversight.* Demonstrated success in fundraising, grant writing, or donor engagement.* Strong communication and relationship-building skills.* Demonstrated commitment to inclusive practices and respectful collaboration with Indigenous communities and diverse stakeholders.* Five or more years of senior leadership experience in a cultural or educational institution.* Experience working with collections governed by NAGPRA.* Knowledge of the Southwest and its histories, cultures, and communities.* Experience in strategic planning, organizational development, or institutional growth.* Demonstrated success in cultivating long-term donor relationships.* Moderate noise levels are typical of a professional office and public facility environment.* The position requires extended periods of sitting at a computer and frequent use of standard office equipment.* The role requires the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and balance administrative, strategic, and public-facing responsibilities.* Evening and weekend work is required to support public programs, events, donor engagement, and community activities.* Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and other office equipment.* Specific vision abilities include close vision due to computer work and occasional interaction with collection materials.* Light to moderate lifting may be required in coordination with exhibitions, collections, or events.* Ability to move throughout the Center and attend meetings across campus.**Compensation** * Cover letter addressing your interest and qualifications* Resume* Names and contact information for three current, professional references**Notice to Prospective Employees:**

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