Yale University
Location
New Haven, CT | United States
Job description
1. Carries out registrarial activities to maintain the collection, incoming and outgoing loans and to ensure the special care, security, and proper handling. 2. Coordinates with curatorial, conservation, exhibition, and collections departments for the successful completion of handling, packing, shipping & insurance, storage, installations, and exhibitions. 3. Oversees incoming and out-going long-term loan program related to the permanent collection. 4. Inventories collections and documentation; edits or amends the museum's database following guidelines and museum standards. 5. Responds to collections inquiries by researching the history of ownership and origin of collections. 6. Manages budget for inventory, packing/unpacking, move and organization of collections, including product research, purchasing, and funds management. 7. Develops and implements handling and packing strategies to ensure safety and legal standards of collections in transit. 8. Ensures legal, ethical, and professional standards for the collection by reviewing paperwork, advising staff, and addressing Museum policies and procedures as needed. 9. Fully or partially supervises a staff of non-exempt employees, students and volunteers. 10. May perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skill/ability 1: Proven knowledge of rendering applications including Rhino3D and the Adobe suite.
Required Skill/ability 2: Well-developed decision-making, planning, organizational, problem-resolution and leadership skills. Proven ability to work well with staff at all levels at the university, as well as external contractors.
Required Skill/ability 3: Demonstrated ability to manage people on a day-to-day basis and inspire a high level of commitment and performance.
Required Skill/ability 4: Demonstrated ability to manage time and resources effectively, measure and monitor progress and redirect efforts as needed. Ability to manage multiple projects and meet competing deadlines.
Required Skill/ability 5: Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to negotiate skillfully with both internal and external constituents.
Preferred Education: B.A. in Art, Architecture, Design, or Art History. 3-5 years of experience managing. museum exhibition production and/or installation. Proven track record of implementing installation standards and handling of art works.
Work Week: Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)
Posting Position Title: Associate Registrar Museums
University Job Title: Installation Manager
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills: B.A. in Art, Architecture, Design, or Art History. 3-5 years of experience managing. museum exhibition production and/or installation. Proven track record of implementing installation standards and handling of art works.
Bachelor's degree in Art History, Anthropology, Archeology, Museum Studies, or related field and three years of collection management and/or registration experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
About Yale University
Yale University is an American private Ivy League research university located in New Haven, Connecticut. Founded in 1701 in the Colony of Connecticut, the university is the third-oldest institution of higher education in the United States.
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