The University of Alberta is seeking a dynamic museum professional for the leadership position of Museum Collections Manager, University of Alberta Museums. The University of Alberta located in Edmonton, Alberta, is one of the largest collecting institutions in Canada with more than 17 million objects and specimens in disciplines ranging from art to zoology. There are 29 academic museum collections that comprise the University of Alberta Museums which are integral to the University’s teaching, research, discovery learning and access programs. Museums and Collections Services leads the development and implementation of a campus-wide operational, administrative (policy) and exhibition/program delivery framework for the University of Alberta Museums.
Reporting to the Executive Director, Museums and Collections Services/University of Alberta Museums, the Museum Collections Manager is accountable for leading and shaping the U of A Museums Collections Management area including:
- Leading, planning and managing the Collections Management Program for the U of A Museums
- Planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating collections management services and policies in compliance with legislation, and in accordance with established museum standards
- Ensuring the Collections Management Program and the U of A Museum’s collections management system and web strategies are aligned and integrated
- Ensuring the University of Alberta Museums are compliant with regulatory areas such as the Cultural Property
- Export and Import Act, CITES (endangered species legislation) and Copyright legislation
- Identifying and securing significant new resources to support the Collections Management Program and strategies
- Leading the development and implementation of a museum emergency/disaster preparedness and prevention strategy for the U of A Museums
- As a member of the U of A Museums leadership team, contributing to planning major strategic initiatives within the University of Alberta Museums vision
- Oversees Collections Management Team
The successful candidate will have:
- A graduate degree in a discipline familiar with object-based research and/or museum collections management
- Five years of progressively responsible leadership experience in a museum/university museum setting or museum management and advisory settings
- Excellent writing, planning, research, communication, organizational and project management skills
- Demonstrated knowledge of the museum community, not-for-profit sector and government services, locally, nationally and internationally including funding sources available for museums and related projects
- Evidence of ability to interact effectively with all levels of campus personnel and especially academic curators, faculty, and senior administrators
- Comprehensive and current knowledge of museum theory and practice
- Core competencies including: achievement orientation, analytical thinking, conceptual thinking, flexibility, impact and influence, organizational awareness, business insight, planning and initiative, self-confidence, self-development, sense of urgency, and team leadership and team cooperation
This regular continuing position is in accordance with the Administrative and Professional Officer agreement and offers a comprehensive benefits package (which can be viewed at www.hrs.ualberta.ca)
Details: http://www.careers.ualberta.ca/Competition/A106630152/
Reference: A106630152
Salary: $65,286 to $108,806.
Full time
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, CV and a list of 3 professional references addressed to Janine Andrews (janine.andrews@ualberta.ca) , Executive Director, University of Alberta Museums.
If suitable Canadian citizens or permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will be considered.
Closing date: 9th October 2016