Assistant Collection Manager I or II

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Experience:

• Advanced degree in museum studies, geology, earth science or related field, or bachelor's degree in geology, earth science or related field combined with relevant experience is required.
• At the Librarian 1 level: One or more years of experience working in collections or a closely related setting is required.
• At the Librarian 2 level: Three or more years of experience working in collections, or a closely related setting is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated working knowledge in one or more areas of the geological sciences and related field and laboratory methods.
• Demonstrated knowledge of collections management best practices.
• Basic understanding of relational databases and data cleaning methods.
• Ability to be organized with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a diverse team.
• Consistent display of strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic managerial or supervisory skills.
• Flexibility to be organized, productive and effective in a dynamic environment, involved with a variety of simultaneous projects and workflows.
• Ability to read cursive handwriting.

In addition to the above, at the Librarian 2 level:

• Proficiency in one or more areas of the geological sciences and related field and laboratory methods.
• Proficiency with relational databases and tools for data cleaning.
• Experience managing/supervising staff, students.
• Experience developing workflows and overseeing dynamic collections-related projects.
• Evidence of professional contribution and engagement in relevant professional or academic communities.
• Consistent display of excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong presentation skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Frequently sit/stand/squat, reach/work above shoulder level, climb ladders, write legibly by hand.
• Ability to handle delicate, irreplaceable materials.
• Ability to lift and/or move objects weighing 50 pounds unassisted.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his/her/their job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

May work in confined spaces and at heights 4-10 feet; be exposed to dust, mold, radioactive minerals, and other non-biological hazards. Expected to follow all safety requirements and procedures including wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) if required. 

WORK STANDARDS:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

The expected pay range for this position is Assistant Collection Manager 1 [Librarian 1]: $76,000 - $92,000; Assistant Collection Manager 2 [Librarian 2]: $86,000 - $101,000 per annum.  Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching, and clinical missions. We believe Stanford’s future success will be shaped by the diverse perspectives, unique experiences, and inclusive culture of its community.

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