Position Details

Position Information

Posting date

05/24/2023

Closing date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Position Number

0079901

Position Title

Registrar

Department this Position Reports to

Hood Museum of Art

Hiring Range Minimum

$67,700

Hiring Range Maximum

$84,600

SEIU Level

Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status

Exempt

Employment Category

Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year

12

Scheduled Hours per Week

40

Schedule

Location of Position

Hanover, NH

Remote Work Eligibility?

Onsite only

Is this a term position?

No

If yes, length of term in months.

Is this a grant funded position?

No

Position Purpose

The Registrar manages the storage, maintenance, care, and loan of all works in the collection and on loan to the Hood Museum of Art, manages the work of the registration department, and serves as the principal liaison from the registration department with curators, administrators, and the exhibitions team.

Description

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

Masters or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Master’s degree in museum studies, art history, anthropology, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Five years of registration experience.
• Three years of management experience.
• Knowledge of art handling best practices and art and artifact collections care.
• Knowledge of exhibitions organization and management.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of up-to-date policies and standards on collections care and management.
• Demonstrated experience in assessing art object storage and conservation issues.
• Ability to work under multiple deadlines.
• Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse community.

Preferred Qualifications

• Seven years of experience as a registrar or collections manager in an art museum.
• Five years of management experience.
• Experience in estimating and managing budgets.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

Ramie Speicher

Department Contact Phone Number

646-3852

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Alexander Bortolot, Deputy Director

Department Contact's Phone Number

646-8641

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Background Check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy


Additional Instructions

Quick Link

https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/68834

Key Accountabilities

Description

Registration, Art Handling, and Storage – Holds primary responsibility for secure and proper storage of the collection. Works with all staff who handle art on proper storage, and works with director, deputy director and security/building manager on issues related to the facility, including security, climate, and pest control. Coordinates and schedules conservation work with curators and various conservators/conservation labs, tracks and maintains conservation records and budgets. Coordinates the rolling inventory and processing of objects, including storage location, numbering, photography, condition reports when required, and creation of object files. Completes audit reports, insurance reports and acts as chief liaison to Dartmouth’s office of risk management and insurance carrier. Is responsible for supervising arrangements for all outgoing and incoming loans. Serves as a courier for collections loans and assigns courier duties to other staff members

Percentage Of Time

50%

Description

Acquisitions and Deaccessions – Manages the acquisition and deaccessioning processes with Curator of Collections. Schedules acquisitions committee meetings and supports the committee with required materials. Acts as the chief liaison to Dartmouth’s Office of Advancement.

Percentage Of Time

20%

Description

Administration - Serves as primary liaison from registration department on exhibitions, including shipping, insurance, packing, crating, condition reports, courier arrangements, and preparation of loan forms. Manages registration department staff and resources, including its budget, which encompasses collections maintenance and estimates related to object travel for exhibitions and acquisitions. Works with Curator of Collection to ensure that collections policies are up to date.

Percentage Of Time

30%

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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

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Performs other responsibilities as required. – 5%
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Additional Document #1
2. Additional Document #2
3. Curriculum Vitae