[NHCOLL-L:2716] Collections managers question

[Mark O'Brien]

We are in the midst of trying to argue that our job titles and job 
descriptions accurately reflect what Collections managers do; the new 
Human Resources system has us categorized as Museums Registrars; and 
the said job description certainly does not reflect what our jobs are.  
We (and our directors) are working to change that.  Separate, is the 
issue of being classified as exempt vs non-exempt employees.  Formerly, 
we were all exempt, somehow the HRA people have determined that we do 
not fall into the "Learned Professional" category to be exempt, so our 
jobs will be changed to non-exempt status.  I am interested in knowing 
what the situation is at your museums and institutions.  I think it 
will be useful to show that the HRA people just do not understand the 
unique nature of natural history museums and the fact that we are all 
very specialized in what we do.  Having some figures to bolster our 
argument will be helpful.

1. What are the requirements for a collections manager? i.e., advanced 
degree, special training, etc.
2. Are you considered exempt (salaried) or non-exempt (hourly, no more 
than 40hrs/week).

Thanks for your input.

Mark


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Mark F. O'Brien   <Insert Correct Job Title Here>
UMMZ Insect Division, 1109 Geddes Avenue
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1079
734-647-2199    fax: 734-763-4080
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