Collections Manager

University of Oregon • Eugene, OR

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About The Position

The Collections Manager is responsible for day-to-day object and archives preservation and management. This position oversees environmental controls; facilitates access; oversees management of digital assets; coordinates and corresponds with donors; and supervises staff, students, and volunteers who work in the division. The Collections Manager position is at 1.0 FTE, with .75 FTE dedicated to Anthropological Collections and .25 dedicated to Paleontological Collections. This position works with the Director of Anthropological Collections, the Director of the Condon Collections, and the Executive Director to develop and implement policies and procedures that align with professional standards in the field and comply with all UO, state, and federal guidelines. This position reports to the Director of Anthropological Collections.

Requirements

• Master's degree and current research portfolio in anthropology/archaeology, earth sciences, or museum-related field.
• Two (2) years of experience working with ethnographic and/or archaeological or paleontological collections.
• Experience supervising employees, students, and/or volunteers.
• Experience working with Native American Tribes.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in higher education or similarly complex organization.
• Five (5) years of experience working in a collections center with varied environmental and access protocols.
• Experience successfully working with Tribes in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest.
• Five (5) years of experience supervising employees and/or volunteers.
• Experience with budgeting and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day object and archives preservation and management.
• Manage environmental controls and facilitate access to collections.
• Oversee management of digital assets.
• Coordinate and correspond with donors.
• Supervise staff, students, and volunteers in the division.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures in alignment with professional standards.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree