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Position Headcount
1
Position Title
Collections Assistant – Escalette Permanent Art Collection
Organizational Unit
Art Collections
Is this Role for an Undergrad or Grad Student?
Undergrad
Average number of hours per week
Up to 10 Hrs
Desired Start Date
09/05/2023
Projected End Date
05/19/2024
Anticipated Pay Range
$17.00-$17.00
Pay Range Information
Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.
On which Campus will this work be done?
Orange
FWS Account Code
503015-Work Study
Job Number
STU13772122
Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary
Under the direction of the Collections Manager of the Escalette Permanent Art Collection, an academic unit of Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, the Collections Assistant will assist with a broad range of collections management and registration tasks including supporting the management the Escalette’s Collections Management System, assisting with tracking the condition of artworks, researching valuations and other information about artwork in the collection. This position will also assist the Collections Manager with art installations/de-installations throughout campus as well as the management of the art storage area. The successful candidate will work closely with the Collections Manager to ensure the safety and accessibility of the artwork on display and in storage.
Responsibilities
- Update general data including locations, dimensions, etc. in object records in The Museum System (TMS), the Escalette’s Collection Management System.
- Research and update insurance values of artwork in the collection in TMS.
- Research and update keyword searches of objects on eMuseum in TMS.
- Assist Collections Manager with identifying artwork for display as well as preparing and transporting objects for installations throughout campus.
- Assist Collections Manager with the curation and installation of exhibitions.
- Conduct regular walk-throughs of display locations to access condition and safety of objects on display.
- Lightly dust and clean artworks throughout campus under the direction of the Collections Manager.
- Assist with generating regular condition reports of the objects on and off display.
- Assist with the maintenance and organization of the Escalette Collection’s storage space.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Strong attention to detail and interest in meticulous work.
- Desire to learn new skills and programs.
- Professional, dependable, organized, and able to multi-task, ability to collaborate.
- Ability to work well and quickly under pressure, both individually and as a part of a team.
- Excellent project management skills to consistently meet deadlines.
- Interest in art and/or museum work and the desire to explore that interest in a professional setting.
Desired Qualifications
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https://chapman.peopleadmin.com/postings/32040
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