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Museum Preparation

The Museum Preparator facilitates the development and presentation of exhibitions; responsibilities include development, preparation, and installation of permanent collection displays and temporary exhibitions. This position also implements and manages projects in collaboration with scientists, researchers, and facilities coordinators.

• Direct the design, fabrication, and installation of art exhibits
• Evaluate exhibition site conditions, create construction documents, develop systems and procedures
• Provide cost estimates and purchase materials to support exhibitions
• Conduct project planning and scheduling; coordinate installations and traveling exhibitions by supervising tasks with internal and external partners
• Perform various gallery maintenance functions to ensure proper upkeep of the facility
• Communicate and coordinate logistics and details with facilities, Office of the Physical Plant, and other partners to ensure projects are compliant with code, ADA, fire safety, and/or other safety concerns
• Provide strategic advice and guidance related to the maintenance of exhibits and art pieces
• Research new materials, production techniques, and technical advances
• May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management

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