Hi Everyone,

 

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston is now seeking a TMS Administrator.

The job posting should be available on mfah.org this week, but please feel free to contact Zac Haines (Chief Technology Officer) at [log in to unmask], or Ryan Hanna (IT Application Manager) at [log in to unmask] directly if you or someone you know might be interested.

 

MFAH Job Description

 

 

Title       TMS Database Administrator     

Date of Job Description March 2021

 

Responsibilities:

•             Manage the museum’s collection management, digital assets, conservation, and online collection systems (The Museum System (TMS), Media Studio, Conservation Studio, and eMuseum, respectively, by Gallery Systems).

•             Plan and perform installations, implementations, configurations, and updates to the above systems in coordination with the TMS user base, the Information Technology department, and Gallery Systems.

•             Perform User Acceptance Testing for all new implementations and system upgrades.

•             Guide and assist the museum to design and implement new and improved business processes, data management strategies, and data entry and format standards.

•             Perform bulk data and image entry/update tasks for a variety of projects.

•             Develop custom list views, data views, and data entry forms using system tools.

•             Create, organize, and maintain reports using Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services and Crystal Reports.

•             Provide support for gathering data for and reporting on a variety of collections statistics for management, development and marketing uses.

•             Provide support for ~300 users of the Gallery Systems product suite including general use, data entry, and troubleshooting.

•             Assist the IT Trainer with maintaining and updating basic TMS application training and the TMS User Manual.

•             Draft written and illustrated procedures, reference guides, end-user instructions and presentations for newly implemented system procedures and functionality.

•             Maintain all database authorities, user accounts and system security.

 

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

•             Advanced Microsoft SQL programming skills including writing and troubleshooting custom views, functions and stored procedures

•             Demonstrated expertise in Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services 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

•             Strong organization skills to effectively manage multiple projects from start to finish

 

Education and Experience: 

•             Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Database Management or similar

•             Familiarity with art, art history or museum studies or at least two years of experience in museum related employment a plus

 

 

Dave Thompson

TMS Administrator

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

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