[NHCOLL-L:4380] Fwd: new job posting: db admin

[Jackie Hoff]

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> Hi all,
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> I have a grant funded position for 1 year.  If interested - keep  
> reading.   This is a short turn around on time... So apply today!

> We use Re:Discovery as our database.
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> Here is the description and below that is the link to follow if you  
> are interested.  Please do not email me directly - use the web link  
> below. The salary range is a level 6 position which is from 14.66 to  
> 16.12 an hour
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> Thanks,
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> Jackie
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> Science Museum of Minnesota
> Job Description
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> Full Time Position
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> Position Title:                  Database Administrator
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> Job Status                           Salaried, Fulltime
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> Department:                  Collections Services
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> Division:                           Science
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> Reports to:                           Director of Collections Services
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> Supervises:                           Interns and Volunteers
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> General Description: Work with director of collections, curators,  
> and collections services team regarding database needs. Ensures the  
> maintenance and proper use of database, digital images, lexicon and  
> provides security levels for users. Responsible for maintaining and  
> coordinating database workflow with multimedia formats including  
> digital images, video audio assets. Work with staff to plan and  
> implement digital initiatives involving collections; works with  
> other divisions to incorporate initiatives into website. Assist with  
> other department duties and functions as required. This position is  
> from an IMLS grant and only funded for the duration of the grant.
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> Job Responsibilities:
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> 1. Database management
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> a. Day-to-day database management
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> b.     Perform and oversee data clean-up, entry and record  
> reconciliation
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> c. Work closely with collections services and curatorial staff, Web  
> team, IT department and act as point person for software vendors
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> d.     Work with collections and curatorial staff to insure  
> informational accuracy and metadata standards
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> 2. Works with Director of Collections and Curators to document  
> database methodology
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> a. Create policies and procedures for database and digital assets
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> b.     Provide internal and external audiences with accurate  
> information in a concise manner
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> c. Manage digital and audio files, help organize digital collection  
> on the server for other internal and external needs
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> 3. Manages the work of interns and volunteers relating to  
> digitization and data entry
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> 4. Assists collections services staff with special collections  
> related projects.
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> Job Requirements:
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> o Excellent knowledge of digital standards and best practices,  
> working knowledge of metadata standards, standardized vocabularies  
> (lexicon), imaging, and digital asset management
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> o Experience with digital imaging and photography necessary
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> o IT skills including familiarity with standard desktop productivity  
> tools, data management practices, and the ability to communicate IT  
> concepts to co-workers of varying levels of technical ability
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> o Preferred 2 years experience in museum registration, collections  
> management or equivalent
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> o Familiarity with proper procedures for handling, transporting and  
> storage of museum collections required
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> o Resourceful, dependable, self-motivated, flexible, and able to  
> solve problems creatively. Ability to work in a team atmosphere.  
> Ability to work within a variety of conditions with an attention to  
> detail. Good organizational skills, ability to prioritize tasks.
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> LINK TO SMM JOB SITE:
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> http://www.smm.org/jobs/
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> Jackie Hoff
> Director,  Collection Services
> Science Museum of Minnesota
> 120 West Kellogg Blvd.
> St. Paul, MN 55102
> p-651-221-9435
> f-651-221-4750
> jhoff at smm.org
> www.smm.org
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> "My goal in life is to be the kind of person my dog thinks I am"
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