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. <javascript:void(0);> Return to Search Results As part of applying to a posting, you will be allowed to attach documents. You should have any supporting documents ready in Microsoft Word or PDF format before applying to the job. Kimberly J. 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