Visionary Museum Director & Fundraising Leader

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi; Texas; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Director of South Texas Institute for the Arts serves as the chief executive and chief fundraising officer for the Art Museum of South Texas.

Reporting to the University President and CEO, this role provides strategic direction, oversees operations, finances, exhibitions, and external relations, and partners with the Board to advance the Museum's mission as a premier cultural destination in South Texas.

Qualifications

• Strong fundraising track record with major gifts.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Experience with capital campaigns and endowment development.
• Ability to lead across a university-affiliated museum.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership and direction for the Museum's future growth and sustainability.
• Develop and implement fundraising strategies that support annual operations, collections, programs, and capital needs.
• Collaborate with staff, the Board of Trustees, and University leadership to set priorities and achieve goals.
• Cultivate relationships with donors, foundations, corporations, government agencies, and community stakeholders.
• Oversee operations, finances, exhibitions, and programs to ensure high-quality visitor experiences.
• Foster partnerships that expand audiences and strengthen the Museum's role as an educational resource.

Skills

Fundraising and donor cultivation

Strategic leadership

Relationship building

Public speaking

Budgeting and financial oversight

Board relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Museum Studies/Arts Administration/Business

Master’s degree or Doctoral degree (preferred)

Job description

The Director of South Texas Institute for the Arts serves as the chief executive and chief fundraising officer for the Art Museum of South Texas.

Reporting to the University President and CEO, this role provides strategic direction, oversees operations, finances, exhibitions, and external relations, and partners with the Board to advance the Museum's mission as a premier cultural destination in South Texas.