Position Opening: Collections Move Coordinator
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Collections Move
Coordinator
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General
Description: The Anthropology Division, Museum of
Texas Tech University, seeks a Move Coordinator. The Move
Coordinator reports directly to the Collections Manager and assists in
the care, maintenance, and organization of the Anthropology
collections during the move into new facilities. Directs and
supervises day-to-day collection activities during the span of the
four year project.
Full-time, temporary
position (4 years). Includes a generous benefits package.
Send resume, cover letter, and two letters of recommendation by March
1, 2003 to: Search Committee, Anthropology Division, Museum
of Texas Tech University, Box 43191, Lubbock, Texas
79409-3191.
Scope of Duties and
Responsibilities: Responsibilities include training
students and volunteers; directing the organization, packing,
transport, and installation of collections; maintaining the tracking
inventory throughout the move; maintaining database system including
bar coding; assisting in monitoring and regulation of collection
environments; and related duties as required. Candidate must be
able to organize collections data and people; prioritize collection
activities; and budget and plan for supplies and equipment.
Supervisory
Responsibilities: Supervise graduate student move assistants,
work-study students, and volunteers.
Required Knowledge,
Abilities and Skills:
Extensive knowledge of collection management and accreditation
standards
Must have understanding
and ability to learn data management software (currently FileMaker
Pro), including bar coding
Ability to train and
supervise individuals
Ability to plan, implement, evaluate, and report activities in the
collection area
Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with
others
Ability to do precise work
Minimum Acceptable
Training and Experience: Master's degree in museum
science/museum studies. Requires a minimum of one year
collections management experience with museum collections, and
preferably experience in moving a museum collection.
Salary:
$25,000/yr
Application deadline March 1, 2003. Send resume, cover letter,
and two letters of recommendation by March 1, 2003 to: Search
Committee, Anthropology Division, Museum of Texas Tech University, Box
43191, Lubbock, Texas 79409-3191.
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