erika.katayama
01-09-2014, 09:43 AM
Collections Manager - Anthropology
Museum of Texas Tech University
The Museum of Texas Tech University invites applications for the full-time position of Collections Manager for the Anthropology Collections. The Museum has a 5 million+ diverse collection in the arts, humanities, and natural sciences within a facility of over 250,000 square feet. The Museum is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, with active collecting, exhibition, and education programs. The Museum Science and Heritage Management graduate programs are housed in and are an integral part of the Museum.
This appointment is an active, hands-on position involving the care and management of the Anthropology Collections (ca. 2 million objects and documents). The Collections Manager is expected to be knowledgeable in accreditation standards, the ethics, legal issues, and best practices in governing anthropological collections (archaeological, ethnographic, and physical), and understand the importance of provenience and provenance. The Collections Manager - Anthropology reports to the Curator of Anthropology.
Among the Collections Managers responsibilities are the following:
Collections Stewardship
Accessions
Coordinate with Museum Registrar on information flow
Prepare accessions inventory for each incoming accession
Collections
Implement Museum and division collections policies and procedures
Provide basic collections management, including cataloging, inventorying, and barcoding of all collections
Maintain preventive conservation measures
Maintain curatorial electronic databases
Loans
Assess collections regarding availability and loan rigors
Coordinate all Curator-approved loans with Museum Registrar
Complete condition reports and loan inventories
Update and maintain divisions loan database
Insurance
Coordinate with Museum Registrar on Curator-provided evaluations
Exhibits
Assess selected objects regarding stability, exhibit rigors, and documentation
Coordinate with Exhibits Division the movement of objects between the Anthropology Division and exhibit galleries
Facilities
Conduct environmental monitoring in the collections rooms and maintain the records
Maintain divisional infestation reports
Coordinate with Museum Registrar and Assistant Director of Operations and Facilities
Other Duties
Oversee two division Assistant Collections Managers
Coordinate with division Documentation Specialist
Coordinate with Museum Objects Conservator
Coordinate with Lubbock Lake Landmark Assistant Collections Manager
Supervise graduate student assistants, graduate practicum students, and volunteers
Other duties as assigned.
Skills and abilities
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Knowledge of database management
Knowledge of barcode system implementation, use, and trouble shooting
Excellent project management, supervisory, and decision-making skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Proven experience using best practices in collections management
Commitment to a team approach
Masters degree in Museum Science or Museum Studies and 3-5 years experience in a curatorial/collections management position focused on anthropological collections required. Preference will be for applicants who have relevant experience with archaeological collections, particularly US Southern Plains collections. Competitive salary and excellent employee benefits package. Send letter of interest and vita to Collections Manager Search Committee, Museum of Texas Tech University, Box 43191, Lubbock, Texas 79409-3191. Expected position start date of no later thanSeptember 1, 2014; opened until filled. Texas Tech University is an EEO/AA/ADA employer.
Museum of Texas Tech University
The Museum of Texas Tech University invites applications for the full-time position of Collections Manager for the Anthropology Collections. The Museum has a 5 million+ diverse collection in the arts, humanities, and natural sciences within a facility of over 250,000 square feet. The Museum is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, with active collecting, exhibition, and education programs. The Museum Science and Heritage Management graduate programs are housed in and are an integral part of the Museum.
This appointment is an active, hands-on position involving the care and management of the Anthropology Collections (ca. 2 million objects and documents). The Collections Manager is expected to be knowledgeable in accreditation standards, the ethics, legal issues, and best practices in governing anthropological collections (archaeological, ethnographic, and physical), and understand the importance of provenience and provenance. The Collections Manager - Anthropology reports to the Curator of Anthropology.
Among the Collections Managers responsibilities are the following:
Collections Stewardship
Accessions
Coordinate with Museum Registrar on information flow
Prepare accessions inventory for each incoming accession
Collections
Implement Museum and division collections policies and procedures
Provide basic collections management, including cataloging, inventorying, and barcoding of all collections
Maintain preventive conservation measures
Maintain curatorial electronic databases
Loans
Assess collections regarding availability and loan rigors
Coordinate all Curator-approved loans with Museum Registrar
Complete condition reports and loan inventories
Update and maintain divisions loan database
Insurance
Coordinate with Museum Registrar on Curator-provided evaluations
Exhibits
Assess selected objects regarding stability, exhibit rigors, and documentation
Coordinate with Exhibits Division the movement of objects between the Anthropology Division and exhibit galleries
Facilities
Conduct environmental monitoring in the collections rooms and maintain the records
Maintain divisional infestation reports
Coordinate with Museum Registrar and Assistant Director of Operations and Facilities
Other Duties
Oversee two division Assistant Collections Managers
Coordinate with division Documentation Specialist
Coordinate with Museum Objects Conservator
Coordinate with Lubbock Lake Landmark Assistant Collections Manager
Supervise graduate student assistants, graduate practicum students, and volunteers
Other duties as assigned.
Skills and abilities
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Knowledge of database management
Knowledge of barcode system implementation, use, and trouble shooting
Excellent project management, supervisory, and decision-making skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Proven experience using best practices in collections management
Commitment to a team approach
Masters degree in Museum Science or Museum Studies and 3-5 years experience in a curatorial/collections management position focused on anthropological collections required. Preference will be for applicants who have relevant experience with archaeological collections, particularly US Southern Plains collections. Competitive salary and excellent employee benefits package. Send letter of interest and vita to Collections Manager Search Committee, Museum of Texas Tech University, Box 43191, Lubbock, Texas 79409-3191. Expected position start date of no later thanSeptember 1, 2014; opened until filled. Texas Tech University is an EEO/AA/ADA employer.