Imaging & Rights Registrar Assistant

uchicago; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago invites applications for an Assistant Registrar in the Museum Registration department. The role leads imaging and rights management, producing photos and videos for the online catalog, and handling image requests and archival workflows.

Responsibilities include object registration, loan support, and policy development for imaging and deaccessioning. Hybrid, on-site with occasional remote work, 40 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• College or university degree in a related field.
• 2–5 years of work experience in a related discipline.
• Familiarity with copyright, image licensing, and rights and permissions practices.

Responsibilities

• Manages daily photograph requests and integrates images into the online database.
• Produces still images and video for ISAC’s databases, catalogs, and channels.
• Maintains rights and permissions policies and monitors use of imagery.
• Develops procedures for photo requests and keeps robust records.
• Registers objects in the collections database and assists with loans.
• Supports exhibitions, transit, and storage; helps with labeling and rehousing.
• Monitors storage conditions and reports issues to the Registrar/Conservation.

Skills

Photography

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Discretion

Interpersonal skills

Recordkeeping

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Adobe Lightroom

Photoshop

Collections management software

Job description

The University of Chicago invites applications for an Assistant Registrar in the Museum Registration department. The role leads imaging and rights management, producing photos and videos for the online catalog, and handling image requests and archival workflows.

Responsibilities include object registration, loan support, and policy development for imaging and deaccessioning. Hybrid, on-site with occasional remote work, 40 hours weekly.