Kent State University Libraries seeks a dedicated, insightful, and creative individual to work in cooperation with the Director of the May 4 Visitors Center. The Assistant Director will help to build from the baseline presented in the recent revisioning document found at https://www.kent.edu/may4visitorscenter/may-4-visitor-center-revisioning by managing the day-to-day operations of the Visitors Center and by implementing the plans and directives developed to grow and expand the audiences for the Visitors Center.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required and business operations / research / reference experience in a university setting preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in a museum setting. Advanced degree in a related field.
Review of applications will begin immediately; applications will be accepted until April 15, 2024. To apply, go to https://www.library.kent.edu/jobs/may-4-visitors-center-assistant-director; please provide a cover letter expressing your interest in and qualifications for this position, a resume or curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three (3) professional references.
This is an unclassified staff position. Salary: $41,114 - $45,000
Primary responsibilities:
Manage all aspects of the day-to-day operations and supervision of the May 4 Visitors Center including: managing and maintaining the Visitors Center facilities; educating students and the general public through Visitors Center and May 4 site tours and the website; train, supervise and provide functional guidance to support student workers, interns, and volunteers; maintain training materials and other resources; conduct assessments and sustain continuous improvement processes congruent with the educational mission; write and manage reporting functions; and perform duties/essential functions including public relations and research as directed.