Director – Paul W. Bryant Museum, The University of Alabama

Director, Paul W. Bryant Museum, The University of Alabama.  One of five public museums in The University of Alabama Museums system, The Paul W. Bryant Museum (https://bryantmuseum.com/) is dedicated to collecting and preserving items related to the rich sports history of The University of Alabama and educating the public about that history through engaging exhibits and public programs.  This position is responsible for planning and oversight of all museum activities, financial management, staff management, directing staff in the development of engaging programs and exhibits, public relations, and marketing. The Director reports to the Executive Director, University of Alabama Museums.  Application deadline July 1, 2021.  Visit UA’s employment website at www.staffjobs.ua.edu for more information and to apply. The University of Alabama is an equal-opportunity employer (EOE) including an EOE of protected vets and individuals with disabilities.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in museum studies, history or other relevant field and at least five (5) years of progressively responsible museum experience to include three (3) years in museum administration; or Master’s degree in museum studies, history or other relevant field and at least three (3) years of progressively responsible museum experience to include one (1) year in museum administration. Experience should include marketing, public relations, public speaking, collection policies and practices, educational programs, exhibit design and fundraising. Knowledge of personal computers and standard software applications.

Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in museum studies, history, American studies, or other relevant field and at least three (3) years of progressively responsible museum experience; or Ph.D. in museum studies, history, American studies or other relevant field and at least one (1) year of progressively responsible museum experience. Experience should include marketing, public relations, public speaking, collection policies and practices, educational programs, exhibit design and fundraising. Knowledge of personal computers and standard software applications.

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