Executive Director, Center for Western Studies (CWS)
On-site · Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States
Job Summary
Executive leadership role overseeing the Center for Western Studies (CWS) at Augustana University. Responsibilities include defining and executing a long-term strategic vision for CWS programs, collections, and partnerships; serving as liaison to the Board and advisory groups; leading fundraising efforts including annual gifts and grants; managing operations with a substantial budget; supervising staff and overseeing hiring, evaluation, and development; directing programs, conferences, exhibitions, and public engagement; strengthening partnerships across academic departments and regional organizations; and representing CWS in professional, academic, and public forums. Requires Ph.D. and five+ years of leadership experience in a museum/archives/research center or similar organization, along with a proven track record in fundraising and scholarly/collections-based work.
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in a relevant discipline (e.g., history, English, American studies, anthropology, museum or archives administration)
- Minimum of five (5) years of leadership experience in a museum, archives, research center, or similar organization
- Demonstrated record of scholarly, curatorial, or collections-based work
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