Position Announcement: Assistant Registrar, The Wolfsonian-Florida
International University, Miami Beach, Florida
Interested applicants should apply at the following link:
https://www.fiujobs.org/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=111
5040887755
Assistant Registrar
Position Number
(If OPS, enter "OPS".)
42040
Requisition Number
000750
Job Summary
The Wolfsonian-FIU museum - located in the heart of South Beach - seeks an
experienced Assistant Registrar to join our team of museum professionals.
Our exhibitions and collections examine material culture from 1880 to 1945.
Candidates will perform duties not limited to: assisting, supervising,
maintaining all aspects of registration which includes supervision and
maintenance of permanent collection and object records (manual and
electronic), new acquisitions, administration of traveling / temporary
exhibitions and loans, condition reporting, coordinating logistics for
packing, crating, shipping, installation/de-installation, tracking object
movement and location, maintaining exhibition records, collection inventory
and related documentation, monitors department budget, prepares purchase
orders, provides access and escort to permanent collection, performs other
related duties and projects as assigned or requested.
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, flexible in multi-tasking with ability to
analyze and solve problems are essential. Excellent organizational,
interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills are critical. Ability
to work independently with accuracy and minimal guidance preferred.
Patience, persistence, and ability to work with others in good humor are
desirable.
Strong computer skills are a must including electronic database management
experience and a cognitive understanding of Microsoft(r) software
applications. Knowledge of digital camera, equipment, software, the
digitization process and metadata is an advantage.
Assists in all aspects of registration which includes supervision and
maintenance of permanent collection and object records (manual and
electronic), new acquisitions, administers traveling / temporary exhibitions
and loans, condition reporting, coordinating logistics for packing, crating,
shipping, installation/de-installation, tracking object movement and
location, maintaining exhibition records, assists with collection inventory
and related documentation, monitors department budget, prepares purchase
orders, provides access and escort to permanent collection, performs other
related duties and projects as assigned or requested.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization or a Bachelor's
degree and 2 years of appropriate experience.
Desired Qualifications
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, flexible in multi-tasking with ability to
analyze and solve problems are essential. Excellent organizational,
interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills are critical. Ability
to work independently with accuracy and minimal guidance preferred.
Patience, persistence, and ability to work with others in good humor are
desirable.
Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in Art History, Museum Studies,
or a related field with a minimum of three to four years experience in
museum registration. Demonstrated proficiency in current registration
practices is necessary. Extensive knowledge of professional art handling
techniques, packing, crating, shipping, general exhibition logistics along
with an understanding of professional museum standards and methods worldwide
is mandatory.
Minimum Requirements: Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in Art
History, Museum Studies, or a related field with a minimum of three to four
years experience in museum registration. Demonstrated proficiency in current
registration practices is necessary. Extensive knowledge of professional art
handling techniques, packing, crating, shipping, general exhibition
logistics along with an understanding of professional museum standards and
methods worldwide is mandatory. Valid Florida driver's license.
Department
Wolfsonian
Campus Location
Wolfsonian
Advertised Pay Range
Approximately $30,000, commensurate with qualifications.
Advertised Pay Basis
Annually
Job Open Date
(To be established by HR)
Job Close Date
(To be established by HR)
Open Until Filled
Application review will commence on
(If applications will be reviewed when the job closes, enter the job close
date):
05-01-2005
Job Category
A&P
If grant funded, position funded until:
Job Type
Administrative
Work Schedule:
Regularly business hours of museum; occasional nights or weekends.
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Kimberly J. Bergen
Registrar
The Wolfsonian-Florida International University
Miami Beach, Florida
(305) 535-2630 (phone) ; (305) 531-2133 (fax)
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Website: http://www.wolfsonian.fiu.edu/ <http://www.wolfsonian.fiu.edu/>
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