Position Available Title: TMS Administrator Reports To: Collections Registrar Date Needed: August 2006 Pay Type: Salaried, Nonexempt, Full Time, 35 hours/week Salary: Commensurate with Experience Benefits: Group Medical and Dental Insurance, Life and Long Term Disability Insurance, Pension Plan, Credit Union, Flexible Compensation Plan, Paid Time Off, Reserve Time Off, and Holiday Pay Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Work Location: Beck Building, a smoke-free building Responsibilities: * Manage TMS/Crystal Reports and provide proper and consistent entry and maintenance of data for the permanent collection utilizing approved Museum standards * Work with the Collections Registrar and the IT Department to develop and implement standards of data entry and use of TMS museum-wide o Establish guidelines for how and where data is entered into TMS o Develop training procedures to insure effective use of TMS by outside departments o Develop and implements strategy for data clean-up * Oversee training of staff for TMS/Crystal Reports * Maintain a working knowledge of TMS/Crystal Reports and inform staff of changes or updates in both programs * Coordinate with the Museum's Information Technology Department for maintenance of working back-up systems * Provide general museum-wide support for TMS users * Maintain and update TMS user manual * Organize and catalogue Crystal Reports * Create new reports as needed by all departments Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: * Excellent and demonstrated knowledge of TMS and Crystal Reports * Excellent written and oral communication skills. * Ability to assess priorities and work well under pressure; excellent time management, problem solving and analytical skills * Ability to work with curators, donors, vendors, other museum professionals, the public and co-workers professionally and tactfully * Professional and businesslike in appearance and demeanor * Strong organization skills to effectively manage multiple projects Desired: * Knowledge of SQL and ability to write SQL statements Education and Experience: * BA in art, art history or museum studies or at least two years experience in museum related employment How to Apply: Send resume to Human Resources, Job 011, P.O. Box 6826, Houston TX 77265-6826; Fax 713-639-7597 or email: [log in to unmask] or apply at www.mfah.org/employment