Director, Education Administration, Management
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Director – Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis CollegeTITLE:
Director
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Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College
Application materials received by 11:59 PM on April 12, 2026, will receive full consideration.
The Center of Southwest Studies invites applications for the position of Director who will lead one of Fort Lewis College’s most treasured academic and cultural assets. As a museum, archive, research library, and community gathering place, the Center supports student learning, faculty scholarship, research, community engagement, and the stewardship of expansive collections that reflect the Southwest’s many histories, cultures, and environments.
Reporting to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Director provides strategic leadership for the Center’s vision, operations, financial management, fundraising, and external relationships. This role collaborates closely with professional staff, advisory boards, campus partners, donors, and regional stakeholders to ensure the Center’s long-term sustainability, relevance, and impact.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIESSTRATEGIC LEADERSHIP AND VISION
Provide overall leadership and direction for the Center, advancing its mission in alignment with Fort Lewis College’s strategic priorities.
Lead long-range planning for collections, exhibitions, programs, staffing, facilities, and public engagement.
Serve as the primary liaison to the Center’s campus and community advisory boards and work collaboratively with them to shape priorities and assess progress.
Represent the Center in campus-wide planning initiatives and external partnerships.
ADMINISTRATIVE AND OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT
Oversee the daily operations of the Center, balancing long-term planning with hands-on management.
Supervise, mentor, and evaluate professional staff, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and respectful workplace culture.
Oversee student employment, internships, and fellowship programs, ensuring meaningful experiential learning opportunities.
Prepare required reports for the College, advisory boards, funders, and external agencies.
Collaborates with Center staff on facility oversight and accessibility.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET OVERSIGHT
Develop and manage the Center’s annual operating budget, including exhibitions, programs, collections care, and student opportunities.
Oversee purchasing, expenditures, and financial compliance in coordination with College finance offices.
Ensure responsible stewardship of donor-restricted and grant-funded accounts.
FUNDRAISING, GRANTS, AND DONOR STEWARDSHIP
Lead fundraising strategy and donor stewardship activities for the Center, including individual giving, foundation support, government grants, and special initiatives.
Serve as the primary point of contact with the Fort Lewis College foundation for all Center-related fundraising and donor stewardship.
Cultivate and maintain relationships with donors, collectors, and funding partners.
Write and oversee grant proposals and manage grant-funded projects in collaboration with staff and partners.
COLLECTIONS STEWARDSHIP AND COMPLIANCE
Hold overall responsibility for compliance with state and federal regulations governing collections, including the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act.
Collaborate with professional staff on collections policies, ethical standards, risk management, and long-term care.
Serve as a key contact for potential donors of archival materials and museum objects.
EXHIBITIONS, PROGRAMMING, AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
Collaborate with curatorial staff on long-range exhibition planning and public programming.
Support lectures, artist talks, educational programs, and community-based initiatives.
Maintain a visible public presence locally, regionally, and nationally as a representative of the Center and the College.
COMMUNICATIONS AND OUTREACHOversee 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…
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