Coordinator

Position Information

Job Title Coordinator Department Natural History Museum - 21005 Pay Grade 8 Job Category Support Staff Job Summary

The ETSU Gray Fossil Site & Museum is seeking applications for a Coordinator. This position is responsible to the Director for providing support to the museum in facility and site management, website development and maintenance, exhibit maintenance and development, and providing administrative support. This position also supervises and trains some support staff, serves on committees as appropriate, and performs other related duties as assigned.

The ETSU Gray Fossil Site & Museum together with partner, the Hands On! Discovery Center, is a dynamic hub for science and education in northeastern Tennessee. The world-class paleontological site preserves a one-of-a-kind window into the Appalachian Highlands five million years ago and is an invaluable resource for paleontology research and education.

The value of employment at ETSU goes far beyond salary. Regular benefited ETSU employees enjoy a full range of benefits, services, and programs including paid time off & leave, paid holidays, health and life insurance, retirement, access to University facilities and services, and much more! Check out the ETSU Human Resources Benefits page for additional information. https://www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/.

ETSU is committed to ensuring that our students, faculty, and staff are valued and work in an environment of openness and acceptance. ETSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of computer software to accomplish word processing and spreadsheet management.

• Knowledge of office practices and procedures.

• Knowledge of AAM Accreditation policies and procedures.

• Knowledge and understanding of ETSU policies and guidelines.

• Knowledge of TDOT requirements for the museum.

• Knowledge of the academic and administrative structure of ETSU, and personnel/payroll system.

• Knowledge of the fossil site, laboratory, field, and collections room.

• Ability to use interpersonal communication skills with staff, community, students, and volunteers.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective, congenial working relationships and function as part of a team.

• Ability to work efficiently and effectively with minimum supervision in an environment of multitasking.

• Ability to organize, prioritize, and delegate multiple tasks for own work as well as the work of others.

• Ability to give attention to detail.

• Ability to solve problems, make decisions, and accept responsibility for those decisions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree

• One year of relevant experience,

or

• An equivalent combination of education and experience (relevant part-time, student work, and or volunteer experience may be considered).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree

• Experience working in a natural history museum

• Experience working with university facilities

• Experience working with and managing contractors for repairs and maintenance

• Experience developing and managing websites

• Experience working with museum exhibit teams and exhibit fabrication

Salary

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number SS01572P Is this position subject to a criminal background check? No Is any part of the funding for this posting coming from a grant or outside funding source? No Open Date 04/30/2024 Close Date 05/07/2024 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants

Support Staff positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of five (5) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants. All positions at East Tennessee State University are contingent upon sufficient funding.