Director of Center for Big Bend Studies

Primary Responsibilities
Summary: This position provides strong leadership overseeing the daily activities and long-term initiatives. As the primary ambassador for the CBBS the Director is charged with maintaining CBBS as an important asset for the University internally and for surrounding regional communities as well as for securing financial resources that will sustain its operations and advance its special projects. The Director will plan and direct the activities of the Center including interdisciplinary research projects interagency contractual projects public and scientific publications conferences public and scientific lectures seminars landowner and other public outreach field trips and workshops. Direct or cause to be directed a bi-annual summer archaeological field school. Interact with academic departments archives and other support areas of the University. Fundraising related primarily to endowments operations research projects and public outreach. Serve as liaison between the University the regional community and sister organizations of the borderlands in the U.S. and Mexico. Plan design and direct the cultural heritage programs within the Texas Big Bend Archeological Initiative. Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others; must exercise due caution and practice safe work habits at all times. The Director also ensures that the work of the CBBS supports the overarching University mission and strategic plan; that it is a strong partner to other University departments centers and institutes; and that its practices are consistent with SRSU and the Texas State University System policies. The Director will help grow the Master of Arts in Anthropology program within the Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences. Financial Management: Work with the SRSU Business Office to direct and supervise CBBS finances by establishing overseeing and managing operational and program budgets and expenditures ensuring the integrity and completeness of financial information systems processes internal controls and reporting. Make certain that timely and accurate financial reporting and program outcomes are readily provided to university leadership and key staff members regularly as requested. Ensure compliance with all applicable federal state local laws and regulations. Fundraising: Partner with the SRSU Advancement Office and Associate Provost of Research and Development to design and execute coordinated fundraising strategies that encompass general operating and program support from individuals foundations corporations and government agencies to meet the mission of CBBC . Be able to communicate well with donors clients partners elected officials and other stakeholders. Serve as an Ex Officio Member of the Friends of the Center for Big Bend Studies. Marketing & Communications: Help guide the organizations marketing by providing effective and regular communications to internal and external stakeholders. The Director is the principal spokesperson for CBBS and must proactively reinforce and articulate the mission internally and externally with all constituents. Build and maintain effective ongoing transparent communication with colleagues students and faculty across university departments. Explore partnership initiatives that are consistent with CBBSs mission vision and values. Faculty/Staff Leadership: Provide effective leadership to ensure CBBS faculty staff and students are equipped and motivated to successfully perform their responsibilities consistent with the Center and SRSU missions. Manage faculty/staff in adherence with sound human resources practices and guidelines and in accordance with SRSU policies. Supervisory Responsibilities: Must be highly self-motivated and able to work independently while also serving as an effective team leader and team player. Must be able to carry out supervisory responsibilities of a team in accordance with the CBBSs and the Universitys policies and applicable federal state and municipal laws. Recruit and train team members to build motivate and retain a high-performing team.

Other Information
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual job related qualifications and without consideration of race creed color sex religion age national origin disability sexual orientation gender identity veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including but not necessarily limited to recruitment hiring training upgrading promotion demotion termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice files a charge testifies assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing. Notice of Availability of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report The Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence domestic violence sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy you can contact the Office of Student Life located on the Alpine Campus in the Morgan University Center Room 211 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling or emailing