Collections Manager

UO HR Website • 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
• Excellent research and writing skills
• Ability to collaborate with individuals and organizations from diverse cultural backgrounds
• Clear understanding of museum ethics and best practices
• Knowledge of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and museums’ responsibility toward Native American Tribes
• Advanced knowledge of legal and ethical standards for stewarding anthropological, archaeological, and paleontological collections

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

• object and archives preservation and management
• oversees environmental controls
• facilitates access
• oversees management of digital assets
• coordinates and corresponds with donors
• supervises staff, students, and volunteers who work in the division
• develop and implement policies and procedures that align with professional standards in the field and comply with all UO, state, and federal guidelines

Benefits

• health insurance
• retirement plans
• paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees