Position Details

Position Information

Posting NumberS00302PPosition TitleCollections RegistrarDepartmentTang Teaching Museum/Art GalleryPosition StatusFull-TimePosition TypeRegularMonths per Year12 MonthsWork hours

9-5 Monday through Friday; some evenings and weekends required

Start Date (For temporary positions only)End Date (For temporary positions only)Position Band/Level120 = SS15Pay Range$21.00 - $24.00 ($38,220 - $43,680 annually) per hour commensurate with experienceWill Letters of Recommendation be required from references?No Ad Text

Job Summary

The Collections Registrar is responsible for the preservation and care of all Tang collection objects, and serves as a key staff member supporting the academic use of the collection in teaching. The position works directly with faculty and students to provide access to the Tang collection and storage areas for teaching and research purposes.

Additionally, the Collections Registrar spearheads efforts to establish complete records of all objects: digitization, establishing provenance, conducting research and creating electronic records in the museum collection database.

The Collections Registrar hires and manages Tang student interns, providing teaching and mentoring in the nature of museum work, the nature of collections research, and the practice of other museum activities that support the Tang’s teaching mission at the College. This position also serves as acting registrar in absence of the Senior Registrar.

The Collections Registrar is liaison for the museum to Advancement Office with regard to gifts of art to the Tang and is responsible for associated paperwork. The Collections Registrar also manages the art handler crew in all aspects of moving and maintaining collections.

Minimum Qualifications

•Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, including but not limited to studio art, art history, or museum studies
•1 – 3 years of museum experience in registration work, art handling, and data entry, plus relevant internships and work-study
•Must have practical knowledge of object/art handling and storage techniques.
•Knowledge of art history and knowledge and appreciation for contemporary art.
•Ability to work both independently and also cooperatively with others in a fast-paced, team environment.
•Ability to speak in front of groups and work with students, faculty, museum colleagues and community members.
•Ability to assist faculty in collection-based assignments and the development of curricula related to the Tang collection.
•Strong verbal and editing skills, detail-oriented, and highly organized.
•Working knowledge of museum digitization processes and storage/retrieval of data key.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in art history, museum studies, or another field relevant to the Tang’s academic mission or equivalent work experience desirable.

Familiarity with EmbArk, Aperture, Excel, scanning applications and digital photography a plus.

Physical Demands (For Union Positions Only)EEO Statement

Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, dating violence, or stalking, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable background check result.

CREATIVE THOUGHT MATTERS.

Special Instructions to Applicant

To be considered for this position, please fill out an online application and attach the following documents: cover letter, resume and list of three references to include name, title, company, email address and telephone number of three professional references.

All documents must be attached through the application system. If you encounter difficulty, please contact Human Resources at: careesr@skidmore.edu or 518 580.5802

Posting Information

Posting Date08/21/2019Open Until FilledClosing DateQuicklink for Postinghttp://careers.skidmore.edu/postings/3389Supplemental Questions

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1. * Where did you first learn about this position?
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2. * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
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3. * What is the highest level of education attained?
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4. * Do you have knowledge of contemporary art?
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Documents Needed to ApplyRequired Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. List of Three References

Optional Documents