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Assistant Museum Specialist
Posting Number
req21183
Department
Arizona State Museum
Department Website Link
Location
Main Campus
Address
Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights
The Assistant Museum Specialist (Cultural Institutions Compliance Professional I) is a 1.0 FTE (full-time-equivalent) position that functions within the Collections Division of the Arizona State Museum (ASM), University of Arizona (UA), reporting to the Archaeological Repository Manager. The incumbent is primarily responsible for assisting the Archaeological Repository Manager in the following activities: administering and ensuring compliance with state and federal laws pertaining to antiquities and/or repatriation; participating in the curation of records related to all legally mandated programs; conducting research of records, collections, and photographs; and maintaining databases. Key duties include participating in the intake of projects submitted under Repository Agreements, processing, and curation of archaeological collections.
ASM serves the State of Arizona as its official archaeological repository and as the permitting authority for archaeological activity on state land. In addition to 40,000 cubic feet of archaeological research materials, ASM curates millions of archaeological, ethnographic, and modern objects created by the Indigenous peoples of the region. It holds the world’s largest and most comprehensive collection of Native North American basketry, composed of 35,000 specimens of woven fiber, dating back some 7,000 years. ASM also holds the world’s largest, most comprehensive, and best documented collection of Southwest Indigenous pottery, with 24,000 whole-vessel specimens dating back more than 2,000 years. Its photographic and library/archive collections are similarly unparalleled. Its conservation laboratory and preservation program are world-renowned.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
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Duties & Responsibilities
Duties andResponsibilities:
State MandatedPrograms and Archaeological Repository Collections Processing
- Assists in thephysical transfer of archaeological collections from cultural resourcemanagement contractors to the ASM including physical inspection of deliveredmaterials and data entry into appropriate collections management databases.
- Participates in theinspection and detailed check-in of newly deposited project material.
- Participates in dataentry into appropriate collections management databases.
- Participates in theASM’s State Mandated Programs time tracking systems.
- Catalogs andprepares artifacts for storage.
- Labels andphoto-documents artifacts.
- Assists inmaintaining electronic inventories and digital workflows of project materialsin process.
- Participates inannual archaeological collections inventory and shelf checks for accreditation.
In-perpetuityCuration of Archaeological Repository Collections and Associated Records
- Participates in theregular evaluation and documentation of Archaeological Repository collectionsconditions.
- Participates inupgrading the condition of Archaeological Repository collections and associatedrecords to meet current professional standards.
- Participates ingenerating and maintaining administrative and collections management records.
Repository Policy,Procedures, and Standards
- Participates in theimplementation of policies and procedures that are consistent with state andfederal laws and curation regulations, as well as Arizona Board of Regents(ABOR) rules.
- Provides generalassistance (e.g., access to collections storage areas, answer questions relatedto repository policy and procedure) to student interns, and volunteers.
- Participates in theretrieval of requested materials for researchers, assists with research loanrecords, verifies returned collections and their condition prior to re-shelvingin Archaeological Repository.
Repatriation andCollection Transfers
- Participates in thearchival research required to identify objects as being subject to repatriationunder federal and state burial laws.
- Participates inlocating and organizing objects identified as being subject to repatriationunder federal and state burial laws.
- Assists with thedocumentation of funerary objects to be repatriated.
- Participates asneeded in carrying out repatriation procedures.
- Ability tooccasionally lift and carry up to 40 lbs. and climb ladders and stairs.
- Additional dutiesmay be assigned.
Knowledge, Skillsand Abilities:
- Specializedknowledge in an area of material culture.
- Ability to read andinterpret data on site locations and mapping (e.g., 7.5-minute USGS Quadranglemaps, PLSS location systems, ArcGIS, UTM, etc.).
- Knowledge ofarchaeology repository best practices and standards, including storage andinventory control.
- Knowledge of generalanthropology, archaeology, and Cultural Resources Management.
- Knowledge of majorclasses of prehistoric and historic material culture.
- Knowledge ofarchaeological principles, methods, practices, and vocabulary.
- Good verbal andwritten communication skills, and attention to detail.
- Exceptional teambuilding, multi-tasking, interpersonal, and organizational skills, and theability to create personal relationships and communicate well with diversegroups.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience and 1 year of relevant work experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Three months of archaeological field experience.
- Six months of archaeological laboratory or analysis experience.
- Experience with US Southwest archaeology and field methods and lab practices.
FLSA
Exempt
Full Time/Part Time
Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week
40
Job FTE
1.0
Work Calendar
Fiscal
Job Category
Cultural Institutions
Benefits Eligible
Yes – Full Benefits
Rate of Pay
$42,282 – $52,851
Compensation Type
salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Grade
5
Compensation Guidance
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.
Grade Range Minimum
$42282
Grade Range Midpoint
$52851
Grade Range Maximum
$63423
Career Stream and Level
PC1
Job Family
Cultural Institutions Compl
Job Function
Cultural Institutions
Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies
1
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates
Kathryn MacFarland, …@arizona.edu
Open Date
11/15/2024
Open Until Filled
Yes
Documents Needed to Apply
Resume and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
Diversity Statement
At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.
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In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses.Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at …@arizona.edu.
