Specialist 1-Curator | Office of University Human Resources

Profile Summary

Positions in this job profile maintain, enhance and oversee a university collection. They determine acquisition, attribution and authentication of collection or exhibit and engage in educational outreach programs as it pertains to the collection.

Distinguishing Characteristics

The distinguishing characteristic of the Specialist 1-Curator profile is the specialized expertise required to manage an art collection for a college or department. Positions require a terminal degree to maintain, enhance and oversee the collection.

Primary Position Responsibilities

1. Manages a collection of art, including maintaining and documenting inventory of all individual pieces in the collection, condition reports of pieces, certified appraisals, and assures appropriate security and insurance. 2. Identifies need for contracts with artists, galleries, vendors, and others; prepares contract language, oversees contract approval process, and ensures that contracts are completed and fulfilled. 3. Develops and implements policies and procedures for the appraisal, storage, preservation, and access of the collection. 4. Oversees the accessioning of individual pieces of the collection transferred, donated, or otherwise acquired, including the coordination and facilitation of the physical transfer, re-housing, and storage of historical materials following standards for conservation and preservation of archival materials. 5. Coordinates marketing and outreach events, activities and materials to promote the collection in multiple media formats, including development of displays, exhibits, publications such as brochures, posters and flyers. 6. Provides subject matter expertise to internal and external stakeholders, including providing information, education, resources and instruction.

Problem Solving and Decision Making

Problems are highly varied, complex and often non-recurring; require novel and creative approaches to resolution. New concepts and approaches may have to be developed. Decisions have major implications on the management and operations of an area within a department; your job may contribute to important strategy, operations, and business decisions that affect the department. Decisions impact: • Department • Direct team • Vendors/Suppliers/Contractors • Alumni/Donors • Other External Agnecies and Institutions

Accountability

Results are defined by department/college leadership and university mission, vision and strategies; existing practices are used as guidelines to determine specific work methods. Carries out work activities independently; supervisor/manager is available to resolve problems. Monitor, informs, reports, reconciles and/or moves funds within budgets. Drafts/develops budgets, and approves within budgets.

Relationship With Others

Collaborates and interacts within the Dept/Unit, University Wide, and Externally to: • Exchange routine, factual information and/or answer routine questions. • Access and/or work with sensitive and/or confidential information. • Persuade, gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas or collaborate on significant projects. • Develop and maintain relationships with key contacts to enhance workflow and work quality. • Resolve conflict, negotiate or collaborate on major projects. • Handle sensitive issues and facilitate collaboration at the highest level. • Exchange detailed information or resolve varied problems. • Identify needs/concerns of others, determine potential solutions, resolve or redirect appropriately.

Typical Requirements

Terminal degree in field related to assigned responsibilities. Experience in a special collection or archival unit.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by positions within this job profile. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required of all employees within positions covered by this job profile.