The Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology seeks a Registrar with leadership skills interested in participating in the life of an academic museum. Specific responsibilities include overseeing the cataloging of the museum’s collections; maintaining the Museum’s collections database and records; coordinating collections management activities; arranging loans and transfers; assisting with risk management strategies. Research, publication, and exhibition assistance are encouraged. The Registrar reports to the Deputy Director/Chief Curator and works closely with staff in other departments. Salary range is $40-45K depending upon experience. The successful candidate will have a degree in Anthropology, Anthropological Archaeology, or Museum Studies (with a background in Anthropology or Archaeology). 2-4 years relevant experience in museum collections management, familiarity with international and national museums, contacts with other museum colleagues, and knowledge of museum database management systems (Argus and/or Museum Plus preferred), Word, Excel, Photoshop, and PowerPoint essential. The Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology, one of America’s leading university-based anthropology museums, holds more than 1,000,000 ethnographic objects, archaeological specimens, and images, with particular strengths in the Americas, Africa, and Southeast Asia. The Museum inspires critical thinking about culture to increase our understanding of the material world. It provides opportunities for faculty and students to work with collections and the public in classrooms, in our on-campus gallery, and at our Collections Research Center in Bristol, RI. APPLY ONLINE AT: https://brown.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/job/Haffenreffer-Museum/Registrar–Haffenreffer-Museum_REQ115895 Include cover letter and resume for full consideration. Review of applications begins March 1. Brown University is an equal opportunity, equal access employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce.Posted on: 01/09/2015
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