Job Description

Job Title Director South Texas Institute for the Arts

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

President

Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate

Job Location Corpus Christi Texas

Job Type Staff

Job Description

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1400 full-time and 2000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees including doctoral programs. As a member of the Texas A&M University System TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources increased visibility and influence and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

TAMU-CCs beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern attractive and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.

PURPOSE

The Director serves as the chief executive and chief fundraising officer of the Art Museum of South Texas. Reporting to the President and CEO of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi and working in partnership with the Board of Trustees the Director provides strategic leadership for one of the Gulf Coasts premier cultural institutions.

The Director is responsible for the overall leadership financial sustainability strategic growth community engagement and stewardship of the Museums collections facilities programs and resources. The successful candidate will be an entrepreneurial leader who can inspire philanthropy cultivate partnerships expand audiences and strengthen the Museums reputation as a leading cultural destination and educational resource for South Texas.

The Director must possess strong business acumen fundraising experience and the ability to effectively engage donors community leaders elected officials educators foundations corporations members and other stakeholders. A passion for the visual arts and a commitment to excellence in museum operations are essential.

DESCRIPTION

Functional Area 1: Strategic Leadership

Percent Effort: 25%

• Provide visionary leadership and direction for the Museums future growth and sustainability.

• Develop and implement strategic initiatives that increase attendance membership philanthropic support community impact and organizational effectiveness.

• Collaborate with staff the Board of Trustees and University leadership to establish priorities and achieve organizational goals.

• Identify innovative opportunities for partnerships programming revenue generation and institutional advancement.

Functional Area 2: Fundraising and External Relations

Percent Effort: 25%

• Serve as the Museums chief ambassador and principal fundraiser.

• Develop and execute fundraising strategies that support annual operations special projects collections educational programs endowments and capital needs.

• Cultivate relationships with donors foundations corporations government agencies and community stakeholders.

• Work closely with the Development Officer Board of Trustees and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi advancement personnel to secure philanthropic support.

Functional Area 3: Financial and Operational Management

Percent Effort: 20%

• Oversee all Museum operations administrative functions facilities and financial activities.

• Manage annual operating and capital budgets.

• Ensure responsible stewardship of financial physical and workforce.

• Maintain compliance with university policies applicable laws and regulations accreditation requirements and professional museum standards.

• Evaluate and improve organizational performance and operational effectiveness.

Functional Area 4: Exhibitions Collections and Programs

Percent Effort: 10%

• Support the development and presentation of high-quality exhibitions and educational programs that advance the Museums mission.

• Ensure responsible stewardship preservation documentation and growth of the permanent collection.

• Promote innovative programming that enhances visitor engagement and educational impact.

Functional Area 5: Community Engagement and Partnerships

Percent Effort: 10%

• Strengthen relationships with educational institutions cultural organizations tourism partners governmental agencies and community organizations.

• Expand the Museums visibility and role as a regional cultural and educational resource.

• Develop collaborative partnerships that increase community engagement and support organizational goals.

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Functional Area 6: Organizational Leadership and Board Relations

Percent Effort: 10%

• Recruit develop mentor and retain high-performing staff.

• Foster professionalism accountability collaboration innovation and service.

• Establish performance expectations and support staff development.

• Ensure compliance with university policies and procedures.

• Partner effectively with the Board of Trustees to advance strategic priorities and organizational goals.

• Provide timely reports recommendations and information to support Board decision-making.

• Support trustee recruitment orientation engagement and committee activities.

• Foster strong communication and collaboration among the Board staff and University leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in Museum Studies Arts Administration Art History Business Administration Public Administration Nonprofit Management or a related field.

• Ten (10) years of progressively responsible leadership experience in a museum nonprofit organization educational institution or similar environment or related experience.

• Additional education may be used as a substitute for the minimum experience requirement:
  • Masters degree in a related field and eight (8) years of progressively responsible leadership experience in a museum nonprofit organization educational institution or similar environment or related experience.
  • Doctoral degree in a related field and six (6) years of progressively responsible leadership experience in a museum nonprofit organization educational institution or similar environment or related experience.

SKILSS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated success in fundraising donor cultivation sponsorship development grant writing and revenue generation.

• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.

• Exceptional communication relationship-building and public speaking abilities.

• Experience managing budgets financial reporting strategic planning and organizational operations.

• Proven ability to build productive relationships with donors trustees community stakeholders institutional partners and elected officials.

• Proven record of fundraising success including major gifts sponsorships grants and philanthropic development.

• Ability to motivate mentor and lead professional staff.

• Strong strategic planning and organizational leadership skills.

• Strong appreciation for the visual arts and the role museums plays in education tourism economic development and quality of life.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters degree or Doctoral degree in Museum Studies Arts Administration Art History Business Administration Public Administration or Nonprofit Management.

• Knowledge of museum accreditation standards collections stewardship and professional museum practices.

• Knowledge of the visual arts museum operations and contemporary museum practices.

• Experience with capital campaigns endowment development or major fundraising initiatives.

• Experience working effectively with governing boards donors volunteers community leaders and public officials.

• Experience working within a university-affiliated museum or cultural institution.

Salary is commensurate with education and e xperience.

NOTE: Employment may be impacted by the Presidential proclamation issued on September 19 2025 and the moratorium issued by Texas Governor Abbott on January 27 2026.

BENEFITS (rules policies eligibility apply)

From our generous benefits package and professional development opportunities to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence the Island University is an engaging and rewarding place to work.

• Medical$0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value).Up to 83% of premium covered by the university:Employee and SpouseEmployee and ChildrenEmployee and Family coverage
• Dental & Vision
• Life Insurance Accidental D&D Long Term Disability Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account

• Counseling Work Life Assistance Financial Resources and Legal Resources

• Public Loan Forgiveness
• Book scholarships
• 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year (other rules may apply).

• Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)
• Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan

• 8 hours of vacation paid time off every month.
• 8 hours of sick leave time off every month.
• 8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave.
• 12-15 paid holidays each year.
  

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Required Experience:

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Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Part time, Flexible hours

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