Hybrid Registrar & Collections Manager

UC Santa Barbara; Santa Barbara (CA); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Santa Barbara in Santa Barbara, CA seeks a Registrar and Collections Manager for the Art, Design & Architecture Museum. You will be responsible for the proper care and management of the museum's fine art and architecture collections, including loans, records, storage, handling, and security, reporting to the Director.

Responsibilities include managing a digital collections system, coordinating budgets for shipping, conservation, and exhibitions, and supervising cataloging, condition reports,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Art History, Museum Studies, Library Science, or related field(s).
• 4-6 years Collections Management experience with strong record keeping and clerical skills.
• Experience with TMS database and collection management systems.
• Proficiency in managing records, inventory, and metadata.

Responsibilities

• 50% Collections Management: oversee acquisition, loan, storage, cataloging, and movement of works.
• 25% Curatorial and Exhibition Support: assist in planning exhibitions, labels, and collaborations.
• 25% Gallery Management: supervise access, security, and daily operations.

Skills

Collections Management

Record keeping

Computer skills

TMS database

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Art History, Museum Studies, Library Science, or related field(s).

Job description

UC Santa Barbara in Santa Barbara, CA seeks a Registrar and Collections Manager for the Art, Design & Architecture Museum. You will be responsible for the proper care and management of the museum's fine art and architecture collections, including loans, records, storage, handling, and security, reporting to the Director.

Responsibilities include managing a digital collections system, coordinating budgets for shipping, conservation, and exhibitions, and supervising cataloging, condition reports,