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Position Available at the MFAH

Title:
TMS Database Administrator

Status:
Position Filled

Location:
Beck Building, a non-smoking facility

Reports To:
Chief Technology Officer

 
This position has been filled.

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:
023



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

• Establish guidelines for how and where data is entered into TMS

• Develop training procedures to insure effective use of TMS by outside departments

• 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



Education and Experience:

• BA in IT, art, art history or museum studies, or at least two years experience in museum related employment





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