Collections Assistant, Center for Creative Photography
Posting Number: req21247
Department: Ctr for Creative Photography
Location: Main Campus
Address: Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights
The Center for Creative Photography (CCP) seeks a creative and collaborative Collections Assistant (Registrar/Collections Management Professional II) with demonstrated aptitude for detail-oriented work. The Collections Assistant will be responsible for providing user and collection-supporting services, e.g. paging/reshelving, shifting, inventorying, etc. The Collections Assistant will work closely with the Collections team across Archival and Fine Print holdings, and in collaboration with colleagues across units within the Center for Creative Photography.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
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Duties & Responsibilities
* Pages materials for internal and external users following protocols and procedures to ensure effective management of the collection.
* Retrieves materials from the archives stacks for internal and external users in accordance with institutional policies and procedures.
* Retrieves materials from the fine art print vault for internal and external users in accordance with registration policies and procedures.
* Assists with the preparation of materials for use in classes, exhibits, and presentations.
* Assists with inquiries related to rights and reproductions.
* Assists in the handling, packing, and storage of fragile and valuable items in accordance with preservation standards.
* Conducts inventories and perform routine checks to ensure the accuracy and completeness of collection records.
* May assist with the cataloging, labeling, and shelving of new acquisitions and backlog.
* Assists with archival processing and fine print cataloging work as assigned
* Provides conscientious reference services to users with sensitivity to a variety of user needs and abilities.
* Brings creative problem-solving skills to bear on reference inquiries and performs work efficiently and effectively.
* Contributes to the maintenance of efficient operations of the Laura Volkerding Study Center and supports users via remote reference appointments.
* Other duties as assigned, including assessment support and CCP service.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
* Ability to work independently.
* Excellent eye-hand coordination skills and manual dexterity for handling fragile objects
* Excellent oral and written communication skills and attention to detail.
Physical Requirements:
* Ability to climb a ladder and retrieve shelved boxes weighing up to 40 pounds.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in art history, museum studies, or related discipline.
- Experience assisting with archival, museum or special collections reference and research services.
- Experience editing and/or creating records using collections management software (ArchivesSpace and/or CollectionsSpace preferred)
- Experience training and supporting student employees.
- Experience appraising, arranging and describing archives and manuscript collections.
FLSA: Exempt
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40
Job FTE: 1
Work Calendar: Fiscal
Job Category: Arts and Creative Services
Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay: $53,039 - $66,299
Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Grade
7
Compensation Guidance
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.
Grade Range Minimum
$53039
Grade Range Midpoint
$66299
Grade Range Maximum
$79558
Career Stream and Level
PC2
Job Family
Collections Mgmt
Job Function
Cultural Institutions
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies: 1
Contact Information for Candidates
Katherine Mintie
Kmintie@arizona.edu
Open Until Filled: Yes
Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter
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