The Curator of Collections is responsible for documenting, preserving, protecting, and promoting works of art, which are in the College’s permanent collection, which has been appraised for more than $5 million and includes approximately 450 works of art primarily by American and African artists. This position provides collaborative leadership in the areas of collections policy and collections management. The Curator of Collections has specialized knowledge of areas of art, museum acquisition processes, and museum collection systems. The incumbent works closely with the Collections Manager and conservators as necessary to evaluate the condition and conservation needs of works and consider loans of works of art in the permanent collection. The Curator of Collections serves as a liaison who helps sustain relationships with students, faculty, staff, and alumnae. The incumbent also helps develop new associations for the Museum and the College. The Curator of Collections may assist the Director with essential collections-focused responsibilities including contributing to the process of writing grants, helping to organize exhibitions from the collection, digitizing the collection, advising on touring exhibitions of the collection, and publishing a book on the collection.