[Nhcoll-l] JOB OPENING: Collections Manager at Angelo State University

[Marcia A. Revelez]

Job Title:  Collections Manager, Angelo State Natural History Collections, Angelo State University, San Angelo, TX

Posting end date: Open until filled

ASNHC background:
The Biology Department maintains the Angelo State Natural History Collections, which contains nearly 150,000 specimens of plants, vertebrates, and frozen tissues. The collections are preserved, documented and curated assemblages that are important to a wide array of human activities. The collections are essential to the management of natural resources because they document the diversity and biology of organisms that impact agriculture, health and urban and other rural activities. They also characterize the ecosystems upon which we all depend. The collections are a resource for many fields of biological research. The presence and growth of the collections at ASU are important to the university, San Angelo and the Concho Valley because they are a readily available local resource for the region, as well as being used in research at the national and international levels.  

Job summary:
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.  

Duties:
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): 
Accessioning, cataloging, and integrating specimens into the ASNHC
Collecting and preserving scientific specimens
Operating and maintaining the dermestid skeletal preparation facility 
Developing, implementing, and maintaining an integrated pest management (IPM) program 
Improving and maintaining the collection databases (Specify) with georeferenced locality data 
Processing and managing loans 
Creating and maintaining policies and procedures that are cohesive with best practices 
Providing assistance to curators in research 
Training, managing, and working with undergraduate and graduate student assistants, interns, and volunteers to carry out curation activities and specimen preparation 
Maintaining and developing the ASNHC website 
Producing and distributing regular PR announcements including annual ASNHC newsletters 
Participating in providing input toward new facility design 
Conducting tours, lectures, programs, and classes on collection-related topics 
Assisting in grant-proposal preparations for collection-related projects 
Coordinating and managing permits relating to collection activities 
Participating in museum programs, workshops, seminars, and other forms of professional development in the museum profession 
Serving to promote the ASNHC, department, and university in other various forms of community outreach and social media  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of accepted museum standards and practices for collection care, collections management, specimen conservation and preparation, and registration methods 
Skilled in curation of natural history collections 
Knowledge of IPM protocols and procedures, including general knowledge of museum pests 
Skilled in operation of dermestid facility 
Knowledge of georeferencing and specimen-based electronic database protocols 
Knowledge of imaging systems 

Skilled in MS Word, Excel, and Specify® database management software 
Ability to be detail oriented for accuracy of data and information 
Ability to be highly organized and able to handle multiple projects 
Ability to communicate well and build rapport with students, faculty and staff 
Ability to complete work within deadlines 
Ability to have strong initiative to solve problems 
Ability to work independently and with interdepartmental teams and initiatives 
Skilled in having good presentation (oral and written communication) skills 
Ability to use established occupational health and safety practices 
Ability to organize and complete tasks in an accurate and timely manner 
Ability to manage computerized files and records 
Ability to prepare written communications and reports independently and proofread work accurately 
Ability to work with minimum supervision 
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations 
Ability to manage annual budget  

Qualifications:
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. 

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 systems.  

The successful candidate will be:
•	Able to maintain a diversity of collections
•	Able to maintain an integrated pest management program
•	Extremely organized and able to multitask
•	Proactive and highly motivated
•	Able to supervise student workers and volunteers
•	Able to communicate and work well across university (Facilities, IT, Special Events, academic departments, etc.)


Required Applicant Documents:
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
One-page document describing your philosophy and approach to collections management  

Position Number:
998174  
Job Code:
C3110  
Posting Number:
0001095  
 
Consideration of applications will take place as they are received.  Please submit job application using the Angelo State University employment website: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__employment.angelo.edu_applicants_jsp_shared_frameset_Frameset.jsp-3Ftime-3D1477450207868&d=CwIF-g&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=Uj1TJrHVB4xLNMvoomE9WmqJWfvy-ls3Ko6vbe897wY&s=18yg5jPvPSXIwn0PWERGVpmBBjOWaPi3SEek7zJoTCw&e=  

Angelo State University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting and ensuring equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Angelo State University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to employment opportunities for qualified individuals with disabilities. We are committed to ensuring that a qualified individual with a disability has the same rights and privileges in employment as non-disabled employees. If an accommodation is requested for the job application process, please contact our office at (325) 942-2168 or email us at hr at angelo.edu.