Collections Assistant, Stanford University Archaeology Collections

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree and one year of related experience or a combination of education and relevant experience. Advanced degree preferred. Preference given to a degree in museum studies, conservation, archaeology, anthropology, or a related field, as well as to specialized collections-based degree training (example, MA and/or certificate program in museums) or the equivalent experience.

Three or more years of experience working in a best practices professional collections environment (accredited-level standards) and experience in professional care of cultural and/or historical collections preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

o Excellent interpersonal skills and professionalism to interact with a wide range of people at different levels of an organization.

o Strong oral and written communication skills, demonstrated presentation skills.

o Ability to effectively and efficiently manage multiple priorities, with competing deadlines.

o Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

o Proficient in MS Office Suite and database management applications.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

o Project management skills.

o Ability to handle fragile and culturally sensitive collections in keeping with accredited museum standards.

o Ability to work with sensitive and confidential content in a respectful and trustworthy manner.

o Close attention to detail.

o Knowledge of relational database software required, working knowledge of PastPerfect preferred.

o Demonstrated specialized skills in one or more areas that will assist the current goals of the collections are desired. Areas include: experience working with cultural collections; advanced cataloguing and inventory skills; experience in the physical care and rehousing of museum objects; registration experience; conservation experience; digital photography, digitization, and image processing skills; social media work; and/or grant-writing experience.

o Experience in a research and/or teaching collections environment welcome.

o Familiarity with Adobe Suite and the Drupal web development platform welcome.

Certifications and Licenses: None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

o Frequently perform desk based computer tasks, seated work, and use light/fine grasping.

o Occasionally stand, walk, and write by hand, lift, carry, push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds. May be required to lift and handle up to 50 pounds.

o 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 or her job.

WORKING CONDITIONS

May work extended or non-standard hours, weekends and holidays based on business needs. May work in areas with exposure to dust, paint, chemicals, and other toxins.

WORK STANDARDS

o Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.

o 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.

o 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.

Final offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of national criminal background check, national sex offender registry search and, where applicable, driving record.

Stanford is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.