Museum Registrar
Company: University of California - Riverside
Location: Riverside
Posted on: September 17, 2023
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Job Description:
Museum Registrar
Job Number
Full/Part Time
Schedule
Salary
30243591
Full Time
8AM - 5PM
$58,548 - $94,190
Position Information
UCR ARTS is made of up the California Museum of Photography and the
Culver Center of the Performing Arts which includes the Sweeney Art
Gallery. The California Museum of Photography has more than 500,000
photographs and photographic artifacts and apparatus. This
collection serves to promote understanding of photography and
visual media by providing access and context to one of the largest
and most comprehensive photographic resources in America. The
Museum contains four inter-linked collections, Bingham Technology
Collection, Keystone-Mast Collection, University Print Collection,
and the Study Center Library Collection. Of these, the Bingham
Technology Collection holds over 10,000 items, the second largest
camera collection in America, while the Keystone-Mast Collection is
the worlds largest collection of over 400,000 original stereoscopic
prints and original glass negatives. Collection projects have
regularly been funded by NEA, NEH, corporations and foundations.
This position will report to the Collections Manager. The Registrar
will perform registration functions as assigned related to the
permanent collection, loans, and temporary exhibitions. This may
include coordinating packing, making domestic and international
shipping arrangements, and preparing condition reports. Must be
detail-oriented with excellent organizational and communication
skills (both oral and written). Must be able to multitask and work
well under pressure and with frequent deadlines. Will manage
confidential information in a discreet and professional manner.
Computer experience with Windows Office applications and museum
collection management databases (preferably Zetcom) required. B.A.
degree, preferably in Art History or related field required, plus
one (1) year of museum experience, or an equivalent combination of
education and experience. Ability to work evening and weekends as
required.
The full salary range for the Museum Registrar is $27.09 - $43.58
per hour. However, the expected pay scale for this position is
$27.09 - $33.02 per hour. We base salary offers on a variety of
considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications,
experience, and other business and organizational needs.
Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a
UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take
over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with
the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination
Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must
provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a
request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability,
and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no
later than the applicable deadline. For new University of
California employees, the applicable deadline is ten weeks after
their first date of employment.
Education
Education Requirements
Degree
Requirement
Bachelor's degree in Art History, History, or Museum Studies.
Required
Masters Degree in Art History, History, or Museum Studies
Preferred
Licenses
License
Requirement
Valid Drivers License
Required
Experience
Experience
Requirement
Minimum of 1 year experience in museum registration, collections
management, or related field (or equivalent combination of
education and experience).
Required
Experience with Zetcom database software
Preferred
Special Conditions
Special Condition
Requirement
Public Driving Record
Required
Overtime
Required
Shift Work (hours outside standard Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM work hours)
Required
Travel
Required
Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours
Required
Cover Letter Required
Required
Minimum Requirements
Excellent verbal and written communication skils.
Ability to achieve cross-functional teamwork and a desire to
function in a team environment.
Proficient in Microsoft Office products (on both a Mac and a
PC)
Adherence to deadlines and strong follow through.
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Information
In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located
on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern
California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the
vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living
laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing
communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the
arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and
staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and
excel.
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse
research universities in the country boasting several key rankings
of which we are extremely proud.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the
achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and
staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability,
protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by
law.
For information about our generous employee benefits package,
visit: Employee Benefits Overview
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