[NHCOLL-L:3207] Position Open--Collection Manager in Ethnology

[Janet Braun]

Collection Manager in Ethnology

The Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History seeks an experienced 
and energetic professional to serve as the Collection Manager in 
Ethnology. This permanent staff position will report to the Curator 
of Ethnology and be responsible for the daily operations and 
management of the museum's ethnology, classical archaeology, and 
Native American and natural history fine art collections. Duties and 
responsibilities include care of the collections, data and records 
management, documentation of outgoing and incoming loans, processing 
and preparation of new and existing collections, assisting visitors, 
assisting with the supervision of assistants, interns, and 
volunteers, assisting with exhibitions through collection-related 
activities, and participation in public service programs and 
educational activities as appropriate.

Minimum qualifications:
M.S./M.A. degree (preferred) in anthropology, folklore, museum 
studies, art history, conservation, or related field and 12 months of 
collections-related experience or B.S./B.A. degree in one of the 
fields listed above and 24 months of experience. Requirements may be 
met by equivalent combination of education and related experience. 
Prior supervisory and photographic/multi-media experience preferred. 
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required, as well as 
the ability to both work independently and in a team environment.

Salary Range: $28,000 plus full benefits.

For more information about the department and the museum, visit our 
website at: http://www.snomnh.ou.edu. Applications will be processed 
until a candidate is selected. Applicants must submit a cover letter, 
a curriculum vitae or resume, and a statement of interest. 
Applications also must include three (3) letters of recommendation 
(these may be sent separately). Hiring contingent on a background 
check.

Applications must be submitted using the on-line application process. 
To apply, go to https://jobs.ou.edu and search for requisition (job) 
number 02827 (Curator/Archivist I). Materials submitted in 
application for position(s) become the property of the University of 
Oklahoma. Deadlines are subject to change without notice. The 
University of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity/affirmative action 
employer and encourages diversity in the workplace.

-- 
Dr. Janet K. Braun
Head Curator and
Associate Staff Curator of Mammals
Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History
2401 Chautauqua Avenue
University of Oklahoma
Norman OK 73072
phone: 405.325.0801
fax: 405.325.7699
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