Part-time Collection Manager
- Employer
- Hofstra University
- Location
- Hempstead, NY
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- Administrative Jobs
- Institutional & Business Affairs, Arts & Museum Administration
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Reporting to the Museum Director, the Collection Manager (CM) will professionally manage and care for the more than 5,000 objects in the HUMA collection, including maintenance of all collections, object records, and storage areas.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
•Develops and maintains appropriate AAM and other professional standards, policies and procedures, for the care and handling of works of art and artifacts.
•Responsible for all aspects of acquisition, registration, cataloging, deaccessioning, art handling, digitization, environmental control, loan processing, insurance, records computerization, storage maintenance, and information retrieval in response to research requests.
•Assists with the installation of all exhibitions.
•Trains and supervises undergraduate and graduate student interns and assistants.
•Works within a team atmosphere and supports the development of educational and public programming for the University community and the public.
•Develops, plans and implements short and long-range goals for the management of the collection.
This is a part-time on-campus position, working 20 hours a week between Monday-Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm. On occasion evening or weekend hours may be required. This is a grant-funded position for the period of September 27 – December 31, 2021.
Qualifications:M.A. or M.F.A. degree in Art History/Fine Arts/Anthropology/Museum Studies from an accredited program. The candidate should have experience managing a collection as a Registrar, Assistant Registrar, Collection Manager, Curator of Collections or a comparable position.
The successful candidate will be flexible, creative, have excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to maintain accurate records and documents, have strong computer skills, knowledge of PastPerfect or other collection management database software, and graphic imaging (Photoshop, scanning, etc.). The successful candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of conservation theory and practices. The position requires a person who will develop and support scholarly access to the collection and has knowledge of art history as well as experience with the curatorial process. Knowledge of copyright and reproduction regulations preferred. Ability to be a member of a small team of museum professionals and to work with a diverse group of faculty, students and visitors. Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and meet timelines in a deadline driven environment and to work autonomously. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds and standing/walking for extended periods during the day.
Application Instructions:Please email cover letter, resume and three references as PDF attachments to museumjobs@hofstra.edu and note “PT Collection Manager” in the subject line.Voluntary Self-IdentificationAll applicants are invited to complete the three (3) voluntary self-identification formsDeadline:Open until filledDate Posted: 09/15/2021Posting Number: 896744-21
Organization
Working at Hofstra University
Hofstra University is a dynamic private university where students will benefit from large-university resources and thrive within a small college atmosphere. At Hofstra, students can choose from 155 undergraduate and 170 graduate program options within the Frank G. Zarb School of Business; Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences: the Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs; School of Humanities, Fine and Performing Arts; School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics; the Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine at Hofstra University and Hofstra Northwell School of Graduate Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies at Hofstra University; Hofstra University Continuing Education; Honors College; Lawrence Herbert School of Communication; Maurice A. Deane School of Law; School of Education; School of Engineering and Applied Science; and School of Health Professions and Human Services. Students also benefit from small classes (student-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1 and an average undergraduate class size of just 21 students), flexible schedules, and close proximity to the cultural and networking aspects of New York City.
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