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Museum Curation

The Curator (museum, archive, or gallery) determines the level of care and storage conditions for objects in a collection; designs and implements documentation, performs information retrieval, and manages storage systems to ensure safety and facilitate research use of collections; responds to requests to use the museum’s research collections; catalogues new collections, writes grant proposals, and fund-raising papers.

• Guide the development and growth of the museum’s collections; oversee the installation and proper maintenance of collections
• Generate temporary exhibitions in area of expertise
• Responsible for the legal and ethical care of collections and objects; evaluate and monitor storage and display conditions; arrange appropriate treatment and maintenance when necessary
• Provide support in maintaining exhibition schedule; submit budgets and other curatorial expenses to appropriate personnel
• Research material and write scholarly manuscripts
• Cultivate relationships with dealers, collectors, curators, and other museum personnel
• Support the accomplishment and advancement of the museum’s mission and strategic direction
• Develop and foster relationships with academic units and other organizations across the University
• Develop relevant programs and exhibitions related to collections
• Create and publish various educational, outreach materials
• Meet with and present to public, docent groups, and academic audiences about permanent collections and temporary exhibitions
• Work closely with facilities and risk management personnel to develop and implement disaster/emergency response programs
• May manage photographic rights and reproduction services
• May provide management, inventory, and cataloging services for works of art both owned by and loaned to the museum
• May teach a course in a defined area of specialization; advise student committees as needed

Level:

– Intermediate Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates ability to perform intermediate tasks in defined skill areas. Demonstrates intermediate knowledge of internal procedures. Works under general supervision, performing assignments that may be varied and sometimes difficult. Supports team decisions and follows through with team responsibilities. Interprets and communicates information clearly and accurately. Demonstrates intermediate problem–solving skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers or volunteers

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems; occasionally faces more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– Applies knowledge of larger unit goals, priorities, and related procedures in determining course of action

Independence of Action:

– Work is generally monitored by supervisor
– Detailed instructions and procedures are generally provided
– Uses available guidelines to make appropriate adaptations to routine situations and refers other situations to supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally within working unit and/or the University
– May communicate with external audiences
– Collaborates closely with team members
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly and accurately both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 7
• Minimum – $46,400.00
• MidPoint – $56,800.00
• Maximum – $67,300.00