Director, Planetarium

Job Title

Director, Planetarium

Laredo, Texas

Staff

Proposed Minimum Salary: $7,916.67 monthly ($95,000 annually)

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.

• 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.
• Manage 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.

• 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.

• 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 of Word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software.
• Multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Communicate effectively (oral, written, and digital).

• 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.

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General office environment.

This position generally supervises employees and work studies.

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.

The Texas A&M University System is an Equal Opportunity, Veterans and Disability Employer.