Job profile summary

The Manager will ensure this happens by developing a comprehensive strategic plan for growth and day-to-day operation along with seeking and obtaining private and public funds to supplement the existing budget. Additionally, this position is intended to manage the Buehler Planetarium and Observatory, including daily operations, personnel management, financial resource management, maintenance programs, repair projects, and promotion of this unique facility to the college and community. This position operates this space as a university and community facility, provides program support and presentations to college groups, and offers programs open to the public.

Minimum education:
Bachelor’s degree required

Minimum experience/training:
Six or more years in a business or position and three years of management experience
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Basic functions:

• Daily – 15%: Manages and directs operations of the Buhler Planetarium and Observatory. Provides opportunities and services to the college (both students through academic classes and administration), the local school district, private schools, and the community. This place is managed so that any university class, group or department can benefit from it, with appropriate support such as technical knowledge and staff. Some examples include science, education, religion, and mathematics classes that receive presentations from planetarium staff.

  Weekly – 5%: Supervises the design and development of all publications, brochures and newsletters.

  Daily – 5%: Oversees routine maintenance, construction projects, and repair projects for all equipment and facilities for the Buhler Planetarium and Observatory.

  Daily – 5%: Maintains and manages budget and resource allocation to planetarium operating funds.

  Daily – 5%: Supervises and evaluates employees to maintain quality and high performance.

  Daily – 15%: Oversees the production and presentation of multimedia planetarium shows to ensure academic program support needs for college-level education, the Broward School District, Florida Atlantic University, and others.

  Daily – 5%: Provides a safe environment consistent with accepted standards and practices for indoor events and the Buehler Planetarium to ensure the comfort and well-being of guests. Ensures appropriate safety and emergency procedures to enable safe and rapid evacuation

  Weekly – 10Percentage: Research, identify, cultivate, and solicit operating funds and supplemental donations through grant proposals, special events, and other projects – in conjunction with the Senior Director and the Foundation.

  Weekly – 10%: Supervises and reports activities to the Buehler Trust in connection with the annual grant-funded training program to train professionals in advanced careers in planetarium and observatory science.

  Weekly – 10%: Participates in local, national and international organizations, including Broward County Cultural Affairs, International Planetarium Association, Southeastern Planetarium Associations, Florida Museum Association, and Florida Planetarium Association to bring the latest technology, skills and communications to British Columbia (as designated).

  Weekly – 5%: Establish and develop professional partnerships; Current example: Coordinating the publication of the Southeastern Planetarium Society’s professional journal.

  Weekly – 5%: Supports recruitment to British Columbia through direct interaction with students and faculty participating in events in public and private schools, and by hosting student groups from across the region.

  Other – 5%: Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, skills and Capabilities:

• Models comprehensive excellence through specific actions that support the college’s mission of recruiting, hiring, and retaining talented faculty and staff

• Extensive functional knowledge and experience in all aspects of the College’s own and related areas, and related interconnections

• General understanding of the external environment and how it impacts academia in general and Broward in particular, including political, legal, environmental, educational, financial, and social impacts.

• Strong knowledge of the College’s structure, policies, practices and impact on own area

• Strong supervisory and team building skills

• Ability to partner with others across the college and externally to exchange information, collaborate on projects, share resources, etc.

• The ability to influence others about the benefits/importance of an idea or business plan and gain their support or commitment

• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to reach points of mutual agreement and benefit among peers and colleagues

Our culture – At Broward College our leaders embody a culture of competence, caring, character, composure, and courage. We prioritize serving each other and our students through high-quality mentoring, mutual respect, flexibility, and fair and thoughtful decision-making, all while upholding the values ​​of integrity, transparency, and honesty.

Broward College offers an exceptional benefits package, including, but not limited to:

• High-quality, affordable health care insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Retirement Options – Florida Retirement System (FRS) pension plan or FRS investment plan
• Wellness program
• Paid vacation/sabbatical
• Winter and spring break
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition assistance and tuition reimbursement are available for employees and family members

Job title

Director of the Buhler Planetarium

Position number

P0091818

Employment status

Regular full time

to divide

Bailey Hall Operations

location

Central campus

Payment grade

211

salary

$64,865 – $74,595 (salary commensurate with education and experience)

Work shift

Work schedule

Monday – Friday / Weekends / Varies

Hours per week

37.5

Publication end date

Open until full

comments

To be considered for this position, an online employment application form with a resume and unofficial transcript is required.

Designated essential personnel

no

FLSA status

exempt

Position classification

Officials

Special instructions for the applicant:

For positions that require a degree, official transcripts are required upon hiring. An unofficial transcript/transcript is accepted during the application process and must be attached to the online application. If you cannot attach documents, please email the document to jobs@broward.edu Or by fax to 954-201-7612, Clearly useful Position name(s). and Position number(s). The text must be attached to it.

Foreign Transcript: Transcripts issued outside the United States require a Statement of Equivalency from an accredited transcript evaluation service to verify equivalency of the degree with an accredited institution within the United States. This report must be attached to the application and submitted by the application deadline. All required documents must be received on or before the job posting end date.

**Please note that multiple documents may be uploaded in the “CV/CV/Transcript/License/Certificate” section of the application**

Please refer to the link containing instructions on how to submit an application that includes multiple documents. https://www.broward.edu/jobs/_docs/tutorial_external_applicant_broward_college.pdf.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a required background check.

Broward College uses E-Verify to verify an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States. You will be asked to complete Form I-9 and provide documentation proving your identity for employment purposes.

Broward College is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from qualified veterans, spouses of veterans, and underrepresented groups, including minorities, women, and people with disabilities. The College does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected classification. For inquiries regarding Title IX and the College’s nondiscrimination policies, contact the Vice President for Talent and Culture at 954-201-7449, Broward College, 6400 NW 6th Way, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309. Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact the Department of Talent and Culture at nanders1@broward.edu.

Disclaimer

This description is intended to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required for positions bearing this title and should not be construed to describe all of the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly relevant education/experience beyond the stated minimum may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the appointing authority. Broward College reserves the right to review or change job duties, hours, and responsibilities.