Administrator, Curator

Miami University Alumni Association

Administrator and Curator overseeing operations and management of McGuffey House and Museum. Responsible for strategic planning, team supervision, and engaging with visitors.

Posted 6/3/2026part-timeOxford • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee building and grounds maintenance and upkeep
Develop and implement strategic planning for the McGuffey House and Museum
Manage its annual budget and identify strategic needs
Develop collections plan/policy and oversee acquisitions and deaccessioning
Document and manage museum collections through database
Research and disseminate knowledge relevant to the museum’s mission
Supervise, manage, and train student employees, interns, and museum volunteers
Engage with in person and virtual visitors through the museum’s website and social media
Implement museum and collections policies and procedures
Work independently and as part of a team to design, create, and deliver educational programs
Engage with faculty, staff, students, university guests and visiting researchers
Attend special events outside of regular office hours

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in History, Library Science or Museum Studies, Education, Art History, or a related arts or humanities field
Experience in a museum, library or archive, historic house or historical society, educational institution, or non-profit institution
Experience in management of collections and/or archives
Experience in digitization best practices
Familiarity with CRM systems
Minimum 2 years working in a museum, library or archive, historic house or historical society, educational institution, or non-profit institution
Demonstrated success in grant-writing
Effective working relationships with a variety of representatives
Basic computer proficiency (email, data entry, Google Suite or Microsoft Office)
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational and coordination skills
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
Ability to perform essential job functions that require mobility within the facility.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

collections managementdigitization best practicesgrant-writingdatabase managementstrategic planningeducational program designacquisitionsdeaccessioningmuseum policiescollections policies

Soft Skills

strong verbal communicationstrong written communicationorganizational skillscoordination skillsinterpersonal skillsteamworkindependenceflexibilitytrainingsupervision