Dear MCN-List members,
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston is seeking candidates for the position
of TMS Administrator. Please contact David Aylsworth at
daylsworth at mfah.org if you have any questions about this posting.
Position Available
Title: TMS Administrator
Reports To: Collections Registrar
Date Needed: October 2007
Pay Type: Salaried, Exempt, 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 non-smoking facility
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
* Knowledge of SQL and ability to write SQL statements desired,
but not required
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 025, P.O. Box 6826, Houston TX
77265-6826;
Fax 713-639-7597 or email: jobs at mfah.org or apply at
www.mfah.org/employment
Marcia (Marty) Stein
Photographic Services Manager
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
PO Box 6826
Houston, Texas 77265-6826
Phone: (713) 639-7525
Fax: (713) 639-7557
Email: mstein at mfah.org
