Association of Academic Museums and Galleries

Position: Collections Assistant
The Center for Creative Photography at the University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona
Note: Applications may be submitted for this position at via the University of Arizona Talent
Portal at https://arizona.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/21247?c=arizona.
The Center for Creative Photography (CCP) seeks a creative and collaborative Collections
Assistant (Registrar/Collections Management Professional II) with demonstrated aptitude for
detail-oriented work. The Collections Assistant will be responsible for providing user and
collection-supporting services, e.g. paging/reshelving, shifting, inventorying, etc. The
Collections Assistant will work closely with the Collections team across Archival and Fine Print
holdings, and in collaboration with colleagues across units within the Center for Creative
Photography.
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:
 Pages materials for internal and external users following protocols and procedures to
ensure effective management of the collection.
 Retrieves materials from the archives stacks for internal and external users in accordance
with institutional policies and procedures.
 Retrieves materials from the fine art print vault for internal and external users in
accordance with registration policies and procedures.
 Assists with the preparation of materials for use in classes, exhibits, and presentations.
 Assists with inquiries related to rights and reproductions.
 Assists in the handling, packing, and storage of fragile and valuable items in accordance
with preservation standards.
 Conducts inventories and perform routine checks to ensure the accuracy and
completeness of collection records.
 May assist with the cataloging, labeling, and shelving of new acquisitions and backlog.
 Assists with archival processing and fine print cataloging work as assigned
 Provides conscientious reference services to users with sensitivity to a variety of user
needs and abilities.
 Brings creative problem-solving skills to bear on reference inquiries and performs work
efficiently and effectively.
 Contributes to the maintenance of efficient operations of the Laura Volkerding Study
Center and supports users via remote reference appointments.

 Other duties as assigned, including assessment support and CCP service.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
 Ability to work independently.
 Excellent eye-hand coordination skills and manual dexterity for handling fragile objects.
 Excellent oral and written communication skills and attention to detail.
Physical Requirements:
  Ability to climb a ladder and retrieve shelved boxes weighing up to 40 pounds.
Minimum Qualifications:
 Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level
experience required.
 Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience or equivalent combination of education
and work experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
 Bachelor’s degree in art history, museum studies, or related discipline.
 Experience assisting with archival, museum or special collections reference and research
services.
 Experience editing and/or creating records using collections management software
(ArchivesSpace and/or CollectionsSpace preferred)
 Experience training and supporting student employees.
 Experience appraising, arranging and describing archives and manuscript collections.
FLSA: Exempt
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40
Rate of Pay: $53,039 – $66,299
Work Calendar: Fiscal
Job Category: Arts and Creative Services
Benefits Eligible: Yes – Full Benefits
Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter
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