Paleontology Collections Manager & Digitization Lead

University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska-Lincoln's University Museum seeks a Paleontology Collection Manager to organize, preserve, and supervise use of paleontological specimens across the UNSM Paleontology Department, including Invertebrate and Vertebrate Divisions. Responsibilities include maintaining databases, digitization, loans, acquisitions, exhibit support, and contributing to the museum's digital presence.

Supervisory duties cover volunteers, interns, and student workers; ensure compliance with PRPA and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Paleontology or related field with museum experience.
• Experience with databases and MS Office suite.
• Supervisory experience and ability to manage collections staff.

Responsibilities

• Organize, manage, preserve, and supervise use of paleontological specimens.
• Maintain archives, databases, and digitization of collections.
• Coordinate loans, acquisitions, and field notebooks; monitor environment and security.

Skills

Database proficiency

Supervisory experience

PRPA compliance knowledge

Museum collections management

Taxonomic knowledge

Confidentiality handling

Driver's license

Education

Master’s degree in Paleontology

PhD in Paleontology (preferred)

Tools

Specify

Filemaker Pro

Job description

University of Nebraska-Lincoln's University Museum seeks a Paleontology Collection Manager to organize, preserve, and supervise use of paleontological specimens across the UNSM Paleontology Department, including Invertebrate and Vertebrate Divisions. Responsibilities include maintaining databases, digitization, loans, acquisitions, exhibit support, and contributing to the museum's digital presence.

Supervisory duties cover volunteers, interns, and student workers; ensure compliance with PRPA and