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<b><span style="font-size:14.0pt" class="ContentPasted1">Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History<o:p class="ContentPasted1"> </o:p></span></b></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin" class="ContentPasted1">The Sam Noble Museum, University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is seeking a full-time Collection Manager to be responsible for the daily curatorial
operations and management of the museum’s ichthyology (fish) collection. The Collection Manager: supports the
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black;mso-themecolor:text1" class="ContentPasted1">development and maintenance of the collection, database, and
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black;mso-color-alt:windowtext;background:white" class="ContentPasted1">supports research and exhibition programs; maintains the Fish Collection website, including the online database and image library; ensures proper
permits and documentation for field collection and loan and exchange of museum specimens; assists the curator, faculty, scholars, and students in obtaining and identifying specimens for their research projects; assists in organizing and preparing presentations
and programs highlighting collection materials and research activities; and trains and supervises students, interns and volunteers, and helping visitors make use of the collection.</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin"><o:p class="ContentPasted1"> </o:p></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size:11.0pt" class="ContentPasted1">Managing and maintaining the collection and its records, documentation, and images incorporating practices, standards, philosophy, and theory of collection stewardship<o:p class="ContentPasted1"> </o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11.0pt" class="ContentPasted1">Identifying, preparing, cataloging, and digitizing specimens for new and existing collections<o:p class="ContentPasted1"> </o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class="ContentPasted1">Preparing specimens for accessioning and incoming and outgoing loans, including providing documentation and securing permissions and permits</span><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman""><o:p class="ContentPasted1"> </o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class="ContentPasted1">Assisting
<span style="background:white" class="ContentPasted1">and supporting the research program of the Curator of Fishes,
</span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt" class="ContentPasted1">conducting collection-related research as directed and may assist in grant proposal preparation</span><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman""><o:p class="ContentPasted1"> </o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class="ContentPasted1">Assisting with development, implementation, and maintenance of temporary and permanent exhibitions based on the fish collection</span><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman""><o:p class="ContentPasted1"> </o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class="ContentPasted1">Meeting with visitors to the collection, filling patron requests (remotely and in-person), giving tours to the public, and giving presentations or informal classes</span><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman""><o:p class="ContentPasted1"> </o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class="ContentPasted1">Training and supervising student, volunteers, and interns in collection management tasks</span><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman""><o:p class="ContentPasted1"> </o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class="ContentPasted1">Supporting public programs and educational and outreach activities as appropriate</span><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman""><o:p class="ContentPasted1"> </o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11.0pt" class="ContentPasted1">Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black;mso-themecolor:text1"><o:p class="ContentPasted1"> </o:p></span></li></ul>
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<b><span style="font-size:11.0pt" class="ContentPasted1">Required Education and Skills:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p class="ContentPasted1"> </o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt" class="ContentPasted1">This position requires a </span>
<span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin" class="ContentPasted1">Bachelor’s degree or 48 months of museum-related work experience in lieu of the Bachelor’s degree. Required skills include: a
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt" class="ContentPasted1">demonstrated knowledge of acceptable museum practices and standards for collection care, collection and database management, documentation, digitization, conservation, and registration methods for
collections; k</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class="ContentPasted1">nowledge of best practices for the preservation and exhibition of physical objects and their data (e.g., metadata standards, data management,
etc.); </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt" class="ContentPasted1">i</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class="ContentPasted1">nterpersonal skills commensurate with representing the collection in one-on-one and
group settings</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt" class="ContentPasted1">; excellent written and oral communication skills; e</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class="ContentPasted1">xcellent skills in organization
and time management</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt" class="ContentPasted1">; ability to work independently and in teams; must use established occupational health and safety practices.</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin"><o:p class="ContentPasted1"> </o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin" class="ContentPasted1">Preferred Skills:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin"></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt" class="ContentPasted1">
Preferences are a M.S. degree (zoology, biology, or related field) with an emphasis in fish biology and
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;color:black;mso-themecolor:text1" class="ContentPasted1">12-24 months of collection-related experience in biological museum collections,
including collection and database management, digitization, and specimen preparation.</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p class="ContentPasted1"> </o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt" class="ContentPasted1">This is a full-time position (40 hours per week). Salary: $18.27 per hour; full benefits.<o:p class="ContentPasted1"> </o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt" class="ContentPasted1">For more information about the museum, visit the museum website at:
</span><a href="http://samnoblemuseum.ou.edu/" class="ContentPasted1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">samnoblemuseum.ou.edu</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt" class="ContentPasted1">. Applications will be reviewed until a candidate is selected. Applicants
must submit a cover letter addressing skills/experience not otherwise explicit in resume, an up-to-date resume, and a list of three references. Hiring contingent on a background check and driver’s license check.<o:p class="ContentPasted1"> </o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt" class="ContentPasted1">Applications must be submitted using the on-line application process. To apply, go to
</span><a href="https://jobs.ou.edu" class="ContentPasted1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">https://jobs.ou.edu</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt" class="ContentPasted1"> and search for job number
</span><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black" class="ContentPasted1">223089</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt" class="ContentPasted1">. Materials submitted in an application
for this position 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.<o:p class="ContentPasted1"> </o:p></span></p>
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