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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:

– Advanced Professional

Base Description:

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

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates proficient and comprehensive knowledge of defined skill areas/applications. Applies knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field to decision-making and problem–solving. Works under minimum supervision on varied and sometimes difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor or subject matter experts on unusual matters. May lead others or a team in completion of complex assignments. Interprets and communicates information clearly, accurately, and persuasively. Researches and tries new approaches when solving difficult or novel problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor or mentor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– May monitor/track budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems with progressively more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– May apply specialized knowledge and skills to resolve complex and/or varied problems, with supervisor oversight
– Researches and tries new approaches when solving problems

Independence of Action:

– Works with minimal supervision on more difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters
– Follows precedents and procedures
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally and externally within working unit and the University
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Promotes open communication in a manner that builds relationships among team members
– Applies appropriate strategies for managing conflict; negotiate reasonable compromises; propose and evaluate possible solutions
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 8
• Minimum – $51,000.00
• MidPoint – $62,500.00
• Maximum – $74,000.00