Collection Manager-Temporary

Bastion Law, PLLC; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university's art galleries seeks a Collection Manager to oversee the TCU Permanent Art Collection. The role involves determining management systems, conducting inventories, and supervising staff, ensuring best practices in collection care and contributing to the academic environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience as a Registrar or Collection Manager, including supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Determine a collection management system and complete inventory for TCU Permanent Art Collection.
• Supervise graduate students and outline working practices for collection care.

Skills

Knowledge of best practices in conservation

Knowledge of digital asset management

Interpersonal communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in art, art history, library science, museum studies or related field

Master's degree in art history, arts administration, museum collection management or library science

Job description

Job Summary:

In liaison with staff in the Art Galleries at TCU, the Collection Manager will support the TCU Permanent Art Collection.

Duties & Essential Job Functions:

1. Determines a collection management system for use with the TCU Permanent Art Collection.
2. Completes an in-person inventory of the TCU Permanent Art Collection.
3. Supervises graduate student assigned to assist with University Permanent Art collection inventory, research and documentation as needed.
4. Assists with outlining working practices, roles, responsibilities and budget for the immediate and ongoing care of the TCU Permanent Art Collection.
5. Reviews the Collections Assessment for Preservation Report (2017, IMLS) for the TCU Permanent Art Collection, identify next steps and future needs for care of the Collection and submit recommendations to the University Permanent Art Collection Committee.
6. Completes a report with recommendations on future oversight of the collection.
7. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in art, art history, library science, museum studies or related field.
• 3 years of experience as a Registrar or Collection Manager in an art museum or private collection with at least a year of supervisory experience.

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Master's degree or post-baccalaureate certificate in art history, arts administration, museum collection management or library science.

Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:

• None

Preferred Licensure, Certification, and/or Specialized Training:

• None

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of best practices in conservation, collection care and handling, insurance, and legal and ethical issues of art collections.
• Knowledge of and experience with basic digital asset management, database systems, and collection metadata.
• Knowledge of museum cataloging standards and best practices in data management.
• Knowledge of art materials and techniques and collection care requirements.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse campus community.

TCU Core Competencies:

University Core Competencies definitions may be found on the Human Resources website and in the staff performance management system.

Physical Requirements (With or Without Accommodations):

• Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information.
• Able to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.
• Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions.
• Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting.
• Lifting and moving objects and equipment up to 25 lbs.

Work Environment:

• Work is indoors/outdoors and sedentary/not sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours.
• This role is an on campus, in-person position.
• There are no harmful environmental conditions present for this job.
• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate.

AA/EEO Statement:

As an AA/EEO employer, TCU recruits, hires, and promotes qualified persons in all job classifications without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.