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Posted: June 26, 2011 — Open until filled

Idaho Museum of Natural History

Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho, USA

Type: Full Time, Experienced

Required Degree: Masters — Preferred Degree: PhD

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience; competitive benefits package.

Term of Employment: 12 Month / Full Time

Description:

Job Posting Number: 2011136
Department: Idaho Museum of Natural History

Primary Purpose: The Registrar is the legal officer of the Museum and is responsible for the documentation, safety and security of objects in the Museum's care, including the permanent collection, loaned objects, and exhibitions.

Responsibilities:
• Responsible for documentation, safety and security of objects in the Museum's care;
• Acting as legal officer of the Museum;
• Teaching Museum Studies courses (up to 2 per year);
• Maintaining the museum archives and media collections;
• Updating and implementing collections policies and procedures, including security, disaster and emergency plans;
• Creating and maintaining all collections documentation and files, including incoming and outgoing receipts, loan agreements, deeds of gift, deaccession forms, and check requests;
• Responding to collection inquiries and providing access to collections for other departments and researchers;
• Maintaining IMNH facilities reports and reviewing borrower's facilities report.

Educational Requirements
Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree in museum studies, anthropology, geology, biological sciences, or related field;

At least three years museum registration and/or collections management experience. Including advanced knowledge of museum registration methods, materials handling, packing, condition reports, collection's insurance, storage maintenance, transportation, collections care and storage requirements and collections management.

Preferred Qualifications: PhD

Application Instuctions:
Application Process: For full consideration, please apply through the Idaho State University Human Resources website (www.isujobs.net).

Apply Here: www.Click2Apply.net/tpzg8ym

Special Instructions to Applicants: Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae and contact information for 3 professional references.

Review of applications will begin upon receipt; priority consideration will be given for those applications received by July 31, 2011; search will continue until position is filled.

Location: Pocatello, Idaho, 83209 USA

Salary/Pay Information: Commensurate with qualifications and experience; competitive benefits package.

Term of Employment: 12 Month /Full Time