Frequently interfaces with other staff, faculty, students, and
the general public.
Provides support for exhibits through coordination with guest
curators and museum staff; tracking and assisting with curatorial
deliverables of projection schedule such as development of
checklist, script writing, interpretation planning, marketing
materials, and opening and program logistics.
Acts as project manager for rewriting collection management
policy and development of disaster preparedness plan.
Provides curatorial support to Museum Registrar for backlog of
gift considerations.
Assists collection and curatorial staff with collection access
for researchers, tours, and class visits.
Assists with cataloging, digitizing curatorial files,
organizing curatorial reference material.
Collaborates with individuals across museum departments and
university staff to advance projects.
Facilitates the review and signing of museum documents by the
Director, such as loan agreements and Deeds of Gifts, and
distribute accordingly.
Supports the Director with researching, compiling, and
organizing information.
Executes project management tasks for key initiatives and
projects by scheduling meetings, organizing documents, tracking
progress, moving action items forward, and disseminating decisions
and updates.
Other duties as assigned.
General Responsibilities
- Performs a variety of responsibilities in support of day-to-day
museum operations, including curation, collections maintenance,
museum tours, facility operations and exhibition planning,
coordination of staff and volunteer activities, marketing and
communications, and event planning.
- Ensures proper maintenance of artwork and museum artifacts and
performs inventory for collections.
- Monitors the condition of facilities, ensuring safety and
security for guests, and initiates work orders for supplies,
maintenance, repairs, and other issues as needed.
- Plans and develops procedures for tours, events, collaborative
projects, and other museum programs; works with vendors and
community partners.
- Liaises with community partners to organize projects,
exhibitions, promotional material, and events.
- Frequently interfaces with other staff, faculty, students, and
the general public.
Qualifications
Combinations of related education and experience may be
considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be
substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum
required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION
Required
- Bachelor's degree in museum services or other related
field
Preferred
- Master's degree in Museum Studies, Anthropology, Archaeology,
Library Science, History, Arts Administration or related field
WORK EXPERIENCE
Preferred
- Some experience in museum services or other related field
- 2 years of experience in museum work and/or project
management
SKILLS
Required
- Proficien written and verbal communication skills
- Maintains a high degree of professionalism
- Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
- Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
- Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic
environment
- Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
- Highly thorough and dependable
- Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
Working Conditions / Demands
This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to
operate a computer and other standard office productivity
equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods
of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The
person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions
with or without an accommodation.
Additional Information
This is a limited term position. This position is expected to run
through August 31, 2027.
Work Location
Indiana University Bloomington.
This is an in person position.
Advertised Salary
Salary based upon education and experience, up to $55,000.00 on an
annualized basis.
Work Hours
40 per week/ Full-Time
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide
array of benefits including:
- Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
- Health savings account with generous IU contributions
- Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Basic group life insurance paid by IU
- Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical
illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment
insurance
- Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to
vesting
- Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
- Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU
courses
- 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
- Generous paid time off plans
- Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer
events
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the
IU
Benefit Programs Brochure .
Job Classification
Career Level: Core
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: Educational Resources & Tech
Job Family: Museum Services
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Posting Disclaimer
This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the
advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at
the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a
minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please
submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted
Date.
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resume when uploading attachments.
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ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring.
See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination
here which includes contact information .
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