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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>The Collection Manager position opening at Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas, first posted last fall and delayed by a hiring freeze, is now being reposted. Please see description below. Applications can be filed at this URL:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__employment.angelo.edu_applicants_jsp_shared_frameset_Frameset.jsp-3Ftime-3D1491269447578&d=DwMGaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=gdpkuD9_w38GknU2ajAqCG8KWYkeTmwSyYghX5HE7DU&s=Npd5Vv4ebe-aaOmGYiTcSowW2XePjALDVsoo23mlw48&e="><span style='color:blue'>https://employment.angelo.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1491269447578</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=Default><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=Default> <b><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>Job Title: </span></b><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>COLLECTIONS MANAGER <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><b><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>Department: </span></b><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>Biology <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><b><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>Salary: </span></b><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>$35,000 - $40,000 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><b><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>Job Summary: </span></b><span style='font-size:11.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>Under supervision of the Curators and Department Chair, manages the teaching and scientific specimen collections and Specify database in the Angelo State Natural History Collections (ASNHC), including the Herbarium, Mammalogy, Ornithology, Herpetology, and Frozen Tissue collections. Serves to promote the ASNHC, department, and university through various forms of community outreach. Oversees undergraduate and graduate student assistants, interns, and volunteers working in collections. Participates in providing input toward new facility design. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><b><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>Duties: </span></b><span style='font-size:11.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>Operational management of research and teaching collections in the Angelo State Natural History Collections (ASNHC), to include the Herbarium; Mammalogy, Ornithology, Herpetology, and Frozen Tissue collections. ASNHC duties are varied, but typical job functions include (but are not limited to): <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:2.2pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> Accessioning, cataloging, and integrating specimens into the ASNHC <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:2.2pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> Collecting and preserving scientific specimens <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:2.2pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> Operating and maintaining the dermestid skeletal preparation facility <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:2.2pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> Developing, implementing, and maintaining an integrated pest management (IPM) program <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:2.2pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> Improving and maintaining the collection databases (Specify) with georeferenced locality data <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:2.2pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> Processing and managing loans <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:2.2pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> Creating and maintaining policies and procedures that are cohesive with best practices <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:2.2pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> Providing assistance to curators in research <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:2.2pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> Training, managing, and working with undergraduate and graduate student assistants, interns, and volunteers to carry out curation activities and specimen preparation <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:2.2pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> Maintaining and developing the ASNHC website <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:2.2pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> Producing and distributing regular PR announcements including annual ASNHC newsletters <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:2.2pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> Participating in providing input toward new facility design <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:2.2pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> Conducting tours, lectures, programs, and classes on collection-related topics <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:2.2pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> Assisting in grant-proposal preparations for collection-related projects <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:2.2pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> Coordinating and managing permits relating to collection activities <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:2.2pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> Participating in museum programs, workshops, seminars, and other forms of professional development in the museum profession <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> Serving to promote the ASNHC, department, and university in other various forms of community outreach and social media <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span style='font-size:11.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='page-break-before:always'><b><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: </span></b><span style='font-size:11.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:2.35pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> Knowledge of accepted museum standards and practices for collection care, collections management, specimen conservation and preparation, and registration methods <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:2.35pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> Skilled in curation of natural history collections <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:2.35pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> Knowledge of IPM protocols and procedures, including general knowledge of museum pests <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:2.35pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> Skilled in operation of dermestid facility <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:2.35pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> Knowledge of georeferencing and specimen-based electronic database protocols <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:2.35pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> Knowledge of imaging systems <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:2.35pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> Skilled in MS Word, Excel, and Specify® database management software <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:2.35pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> Ability to be detail oriented for accuracy of data and information <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:2.35pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> Ability to be highly organized and able to handle multiple projects <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:2.35pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> Ability to communicate well and build rapport with students, faculty and staff <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:2.35pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> Ability to complete work within deadlines <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:2.35pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> Ability to have strong initiative to solve problems <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:2.35pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> Ability to work independently and with interdepartmental teams and initiatives <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:2.35pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> Skilled in having good presentation (oral and written communication) skills <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:2.35pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> Ability to use established occupational health and safety practices <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:2.35pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> Ability to organize and complete tasks in an accurate and timely manner <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:2.35pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> Ability to manage computerized files and records <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:2.35pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> Ability to prepare written communications and reports independently and proofread work accurately <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:2.35pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> Ability to work with minimum supervision <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:2.35pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> Ability to manage annual budget <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span style='font-size:11.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Default><b><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>Physical Requirements: </span></b><span style='font-size:11.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>Position requires prolonged periods of sitting, standing/walking, and intermittent bending. Medium level of manual dexterity is required; occasional lifting up to 25 pounds. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><b><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>Qualifications: </span></b><span style='font-size:11.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>M.S. degree in Museum Science, Biology, Zoology, Botany or related field, or B.S. degree in those fields and professional experience working in Museum Collection Management or related field. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>Proficient in Specify® data management software, including Specify® 6, Specify® 7, and Specify® web portal systems. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access. Knowledgeable in FileMaker® database system. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><b><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>Preferred Qualifications: </span></b><span style='font-size:11.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>Activity in professional societies is strongly preferred. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='page-break-before:always'><b><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>Required Applicant Documents: </span></b><span style='font-size:11.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:2.2pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> Cover Letter <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:2.2pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> Curriculum Vitae <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> Other Document <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><b><span style='font-size:11.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=Default><b><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>Special Instructions to Applicants: </span></b><span style='font-size:11.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>Under "Other Document", please upload a one-page document that describes your philosophy and approach to collections management. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><b><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>Closing Date: </span></b><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>Open Until Filled <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><b><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>Position Number: </span></b><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>998174 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><b><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>Job Code: </span></b><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>C3110 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>Posting Number: </span></b><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>0001095<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'><img border=0 width=90 height=57 id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.gif@01D2AD6A.7ECA2000" alt=ASU></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#002E72'>Robert C. Dowler</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:10.5pt;color:#1F497D'><br>Tippett Professor of Biology and </span></i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:10.5pt;color:#1F497D'>Curator of Mammals, Angelo State Natural History Collections</span></i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;color:#1F497D'>Angelo State University</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;color:#1F497D'>ASU Station #10890</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;color:#1F497D'>San Angelo, TX 76909-0890</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;color:#1F497D'>Phone: (325) 486-6639 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;color:#1F497D'>Office: Cavness 020<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;color:#1F497D'><a href="mailto:robert.dowler@angelo.edu"><span style='color:blue'>robert.dowler@angelo.edu</span></a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>