POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
TITLE: | Archaeological Collections Manager | |
DEPARTMENT: | Academic Affairs | |
TYPICAL DUTIES: | Under the general direction of the Provost and the supervision of the Dean of Social Sciences, the Archaeological Collections Manager is responsible for collections management and for working with faculty and students to facilitate their use of the collections. The incumbent serves as the University’s Repatriation Coordinator, maintaining Wesleyan’s compliance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA).
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: | Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Anthropology, Archaeology, Classical Studies, Museum Studies or related field. Excellent computer and database management skills. High degree of integrity. Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position on a continual basis with or without reasonable accommodations including climbing ladders, lifting heavy objects, pushing and pulling heavily loaded carts. Ability and willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends, as needed. | |
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: | Master’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, Classical Studies, Museum Studies or related field. Background in North American Native history/archaeology. Demonstrated experience in archaeological collections management. Experience with digital photography. Experience with formal consultation and implementation of NAGPRA, including inventory of human remains and artifact collections, cataloging, collections documentation, and determinations of cultural affiliations. Familiarity with EmbARK Collections Manager software. | |
COMPETENCIES: | Customer focus, Flexible/receptive to change, Integrity and Trust, Project management, Respects diversity, Teamwork/collaboration | |
INTERESTED APPLICANTS ARE INVITED TO APPLY ONLINE AT: http://careers.wesleyan.edu/postings/4504
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Rev: 7/2014