Registrar [Harn Museum of Art]

Deadline date to apply is November 7, 2014.

The Coordinator of Museum Operations serves as the Museum Registrar and is located in the Harn Museum of Art on the University of Florida campus.

Job responsibilities include:

Maintain intellectual and physical control of permanent international art collection and loan objects, including but not limited to: managing accession paperwork, incoming and outgoing loan paperwork, and storage and shipping arrangements; compiling, researching and maintaining interpretive information on the permanent collection; responding to research inquiries and other requests from institutions and the public; performing or directing all conservation and preservation activities; managing rights and reproductions to obtain non-exclusive rights for permanent collection.

Manage collections management database (The Museum System by Gallery Systems); develop and maintain protocol, policies and procedures for use of collections management database as main record system; develop and maintain consistent data-entry practices, structured vocabulary, and use of the program to manage loans and exhibitions; supervise data-entry.

Perform or direct all routine object processing, including cataloguing, cleaning, photographing, condition reporting, and labeling and storing objects; create and maintain documentary records, routine inspections, and reports.

Supervise installation, deinstallation, and maintenance of museum’s public exhibition areas; participate in creating long-term exhibition schedule; manage daily registration, exhibition preparation, and installation schedule; participate in design of exhibitions including layout and design of exhibition furniture to ensure appropriate, safe, and secure display conditions. Oversee all activities for out-going traveling exhibitions and act as courier as necessary.

Responsible for overall museum collections management program including review, update, and enhancement of existing Collections Management Policy; collaborate with curatorial staff on balanced growth of the permanent collection.

Participate as a member of the senior staff, serving as principal advisor to Director and other senior staff on all aspects of collections management; participate in museum wide planning and policy making; manage departmental budget; participate in preparation of grant applications.

Maintain museum quality storage space designed to provide safe housing, reasonable access, and allow for maximum flexibility, to include long-range planning for future storage needs, maintaining inventory of archival supplies needed for initial storage, and continuous upgrading of existing storage conditions.

Supervise registration and installation staff (3 full-time and 3 part-time paid staff, interns and volunteers as needed)

Salary Range:  Expected starting salary range is $33,631.97- $47,300  .

To view application instructions and complete an online resume, please visit https://jobs.ufl.edu. Reference number for this vacancy is 0906755.  Deadline date to apply is November 7, 2014.  Only applications received using the online application process will be considered.  It is requested that all applicants attach a cover letter and a copy of their resume.  If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-4621 or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD). An Equal Opportunity Institution.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements: Master’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Major in art or art history; master’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization; minimum five years of professional museum work, with progressively responsible museum experience; experience with collections management database, TMS.

A criminal background check will be conducted.