If any of you have been just dying to pick up and move to Houston, or know any other people who you would respect as a TMS Administrator who has a bit of cowboy/girl in their blood, please let them know that we are anxious to talk with them!
Our administration has finally acknowledged the necessity for a TMS Administrator, and has budgeted (I think) competitively to get the right person. They have also given the support we need to really take TMS to new places as we get ready to hopefully expand the museum building itself yet again.
This is going to be an IT position, but I’ll be very closely involved from the Registrar side, and will be very happy to talk with anyone about it.
Thanks!
David
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Registrar for Collections
telephone: 713-639-7824
fax: 713-639-7780
Title: TMS Database Administrator
Location: Montrose Administration Building, a non-smoking facility
Reports To: Chief Technology Officer
Pay Type: Salaried, Exempt, Full Time, 35 hours/week
Salary: Commensurate with Experience and Education
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, Holiday Pay, Museum Membership and Discounts
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Job Code: 028
Responsibilities:
• Manage The Museum System database 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 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:
• Knowledge of SQL and ability to write SQL statements required
• Excellent and demonstrated expertise in databases and database standards
• Knowledge of TMS and Crystal Reports a plus
• 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