Hi all, below is the job description of the Registrar position
currently open at the Harn Museum of Art in
-Dwight
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The Coordinator of Museum Operations serves as the Museum
Registrar and is located in the Harn Museum of Art on the
Job responsibilities include:
Intellectual and physical control of permanent international
art collection and loan objects, including but not limited to: managing
accession paperwork, incoming and outgoing loan paperwork, and storage and
shipping arrangements; compiling, researching and maintaining interpretive
information on the permanent collection; responding to research inquiries and
other requests from institutions and the public; responsible for performing or
directing all conservation and preservation activities; manage rights and
reproductions to obtain non-exclusive rights for permanent collection.
Manage collections management database (The Museum System by
Gallery Systems); develop and maintain protocol, policies and procedures for
use of collections management database as main record system; develop and
maintain consistent data-entry practices, structured vocabulary, and use of the
program to manage loans and exhibitions; and supervise data-entry.
Perform or direct all routine object processing, including
cataloguing, cleaning, photographing, condition reporting, and labeling and
storing objects; create and maintain documentary records, routine inspections,
and reports.
Supervise installation, deinstallation, and maintenance of
museum's public exhibition areas; participate in creating long-term exhibition
schedule; manage daily registration, exhibition preparation, and installation
schedule; participate in design of exhibitions including layout and design of
exhibition furniture to ensure appropriate, safe, and secure display
conditions.
Responsible for overall museum collections management
program including review, update, and enhancement of existing Collections
Management Plan; and collaborate with curatorial staff on balanced growth of
the permanent collection
Participate as a member of the senior staff, serving as
principal advisor to Director and other senior staff on all aspects of
collections management; participate in museum wide planning and policy making;
manage departmental budget; and participate in preparation of grant
applications.
Maintain museum quality storage space designed to provide
safe housing, reasonable access, and allow for maximum flexibility; to include
long-range plans for future storage needs, maintain inventory of archival
supplies needed for initial storage, and continued upgrade of preexisting
storage conditions.
Expected starting salary range is $31,692.00 - $45,000.00.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements: Master's degree in an appropriate
area of specialization; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of
specialization and two years of appropriate experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Major in art or art history;
master’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization; minimum five
years of professional museum work, with progressively responsible museum
experience; experience with collections management database, TMS.
A criminal background check will be conducted.
It is requested that all applicants attach a copy of their
resume.
This position has been reposted. Previous applicants are
still under consideration and do not need to reapply.
Please apply by:
02/01/2006