Museum Curator - Higher Ed. jobs in South Bend, IN

The University of Notre Dame (ND.jobs) is accepting applications for a Assistant Museum Registrar.

Applications will be accepted until 5/13/2022.

The Snite Museum of Art seeks an enthusiastic and organized Assistant Registrar. He/she should be able to work at a busy pace, multitask, have excellent interpersonal skills, and be a good problem solver. The Assistant Registrar assists the Museum Registrar in managing the Snite Museum's collections. She/he will be responsible for a broad range of registration functions, including organizing artwork transport and storage, participating in the collection inventory, condition reporting, and installing and opening the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art in Fall 2023. Being able to work independently and as part of a team is critical.

This is a two-year limited-term, full-time staff salaried position that includes the benefits listed on the Notre Dame Office of Human Resources website for such as position.Responsibilities: Assist the Registrar as needed in the management, care, and storage of the permanent collection. Assist in managing the inventory of the museum's permanent collection Process rights and reproduction requests for images of works in the Museum's collection. Assist in processing and facilitating research requests on works in the Museum's collection from Notre Dame students, faculty, and outside researchers. Work alongside the Museum Registrar in processing collection objects for packing, transportation, and installation at the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art. Assist with installing the new Raclin Murphy Museum of Art galleries and exhibitions.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in a relevant field such as Art History, Museum Studies, or equivalent experience; M.A. and/or Museum Studies certificate preferred At least 2-5 years of professional experience doing registration or collections management duties and tasks for an art museum or visual arts organization. Experience with current museum professional best practices for fine arts packing, shipping, handling, and condition reporting. Excellent organization, communication, and computer skills; knowledge of EmbARK is desirable Must be flexible, work well under pressure, and be able to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Willing and able to travel domestically and internationally (during unrestricted times) as needed with art shipments or on museum business.

Preferred Qualifications:

ABOUT NOTRE DAME:
The University of Notre Dame, founded in 1842 by Rev. Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C., of the Congregation of Holy Cross, is an independent, national Catholic university located in Notre Dame, Ind. For the fifth consecutive year, the University of Notre Dame has received Honor Roll distinctions as one of the top 10 higher education workplaces in the country in the Chronicle of Higher Education's annual "Great Colleges to Work For" survey...and we are proud of it!

This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.

Equal Opportunity Employment StatementThe University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please apply online at http://ND.jobs to Job # S221571. For additional information about working at the University of Notre Dame and various benefits available to employees, please visit http://hr.nd.edu/why-nd. The University of Notre Dame supports the needs of dual career couples and has a Dual Career Assistance Program in place to assist relocating spouses and significant others with their job search.
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