[NHCOLL-L:3544] Job posting: anthropology collections manager

[Kara Hurst]

**please excuse cross-postings**

This position is open at the Utah Museum of Natural History and listed through the University of Utah employment listings.  Please go to www.utah.edu, click on Employment in the top right corner and search by Job ID: 29902.  I have also cut and pasted the majority of the position listing below.


Anthropology Collections Manager
Job ID: 29902
Utah Museum Of Natural History
Full-Time
Regular
Salary Range: $31018.00 to $49628.00
	

POSITION SUMMARY 
Supervises the care, management, development and proper utilization of Museum anthropology collections. Manages staff, students and volunteers; administers budgets and grants; and offers general collection support to the Museum, other institutions and agencies 

1. Responsible for routine collection management activities including care and preventative conservation activities, documentation, budgets and reports for collections 
2. Oversee new collections acquisitions and associated research, inventory, physical care and data entry 
3. Organize research requests, loan requests and public requests 
4. Assist in exhibition preparation by selecting objects and providing research support and written copy material 
5. Participate in museum educational activities including docent training, special tours of collections or exhibitions, outreach programs, and lectures. 
6. Interact with professionals and the public by telephone, correspondence, email, and in person to provide information and answer questions 
7. Maintain collection storage areas, laboratories, and related work areas. 
8. Assist in training and supervising employees, volunteers and students working with collections 
9. Assist other Museum departments with anthropology collections and participate in institutional committee assignments 
10. Prepare collections for move to a new facility and assist in organization and implementation of move

Qualifications
1. A Bachelors degree 
2. Advanced degree in Museum Studies, Museum Science, or 5-7 years of experience in museum collection management 
3. Demonstrated oral and written communication skills 
4. Good organizational and interpersonal communication skills

Work Schedule
Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.
How to Claim Vet Preference
Applicants claiming Veterans or Disabled Veterans preference must submit a photo copy of their DD-214 and complete the Utah State Veteran's Preference Addendum.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Job Closing Date: This job closes on 09/17/2007.


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