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Collections Manager/Chief Registrar
| Job Number | Full/Part Time | Schedule | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28766198 | Full Time | 8AM - 5PM | $64,300 - $114,300 |
Position Information
The Collections Manager/Chief Registrar works closely with the Executive Director of UCR ARTS, curators, and museum staff, as well as maintains external relationships with faculty, students, researchers, and donors. This multifaceted position is responsible for the planning and the day-to-day operation, management, and care of UCR ARTS' collections and related registration and exhibition activities. The collections at UCR ARTS includes approximately 2000 art objects in the university's art collection (billed as the Sweeney Art Gallery collection), and is chiefly the holdings of the California Museum of Photography, an estimated 500,000 photographs and photographic artifacts and apparatus. The CMP's 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 the United States. These collections include the Bingham Technology Collection, the Keystone-Mast Collection, a fine art photography collection, archival holdings, and the museum's library. The camera collection consists of over 10,000 items, the second largest camera collection in the US, and the Keystone-Mast Collection which is the world's largest collection of stereoscopic materials, including annotated contact prints and original glass negatives. Collections projects have regularly been funded by NEA, NEH, corporations, and foundations. The Collections Manager/Registrar directs the management of the permanent collection, manages all art storage functions at UCR ARTS, establishes and implements policies and procedures for collections, oversees the preparation and monitoring of collections budgets, and supervises, implements, and provides the design and development of specialized projects employing cataloging and imaging. The Collections Manager/Registrar will also maintain UCR ARTS disaster recovery plan to help ensure the stability of the collection in the case of water, fire, or seismic events. Working with museum and university staff, the Collections Manager/Registrar seeks out and writes applications for outside funds, grants, and foundation support. The Collections Manager/Registrar is a member of the UCR ARTS curatorial workgroup that determines all museum exhibition programming.
*** 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. **
*** 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 related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
| Master's degree in museum studies, history of art, or photography or a master's degree in information management, or business administration with a specialty in arts collection administration. | Preferred |
Experience
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 4 - 7 years of related experience. | Required |
| Experience with fine art insurance. | Required |
| 5 years of experience as a Collections Manager or Registrar in a museum with an active collection and exhibitions program. Demonstrated experience working with students/researchers. | Preferred |
| 5 years experience in a management role developing and administering both departmental and project budgets. | Preferred |
| Previous supervisory/managerial experience. | Preferred |
Minimum Requirements
Knowledge of the principles of conservation, security, and environmental controls.
Knowledge of standard collection and/or registration practices.
Supervisory and leadership abilities.
Problem-solving and analytical skills.
Knowledge of information management systems.
Knowledge of collection-specific handling needs, storage standards, and requirements.
High level analytical problem-solving skills. Strong written, mathematical, and oral communication skills.
Extensive knowledge of photographic prints, processes, apparatus, and history.
Extensive knowledge of collection management systems and procedures.
Knowledge of standard collection and/or registration practices.
Supervisory and leadership abilities.
Problem-solving and analytical skills.
Knowledge of information management systems.
Knowledge of collection-specific handling needs, storage standards, and requirements.
High level analytical problem-solving skills. Strong written, mathematical, and oral communication skills.
Extensive knowledge of photographic prints, processes, apparatus, and history.
Extensive knowledge of collection management systems and procedures.
Preferred Qualifications
Proven record as an outstanding manager who has the ability to train, direct and motivate students and staff. Ability to achieve cross-functional teamwork and a desire to function in a team environment. Flexibility in meeting shifting demands and priorities. Ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects in a highly demanding and fast paced work environment
Ability to achieve and sustain Collections best practices.
Ability to achieve and sustain Collections best practices.
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
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.
- UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
- UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
- UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
- Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
- Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
- UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
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