Collections Assistant, Center for Creative Photography

The Center for Creative Photography (CCP) seeks a creative and collaborative Collections Assistant (Registrar/Collections Management Professional II) with demonstrated aptitude for detail-oriented work. The Collections Assistant will be responsible for providing user and collection-supporting services, e.g. paging/reshelving, shifting, inventorying, etc. The Collections Assistant will work closely with the Collections team across Archival and Fine Print holdings, and in collaboration with colleagues across units within the Center for Creative Photography.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.

* Pages materials for internal and external users following protocols and procedures to ensure effective management of the collection.

* Retrieves materials from the archives stacks for internal and external users in accordance with institutional policies and procedures.

* Retrieves materials from the fine art print vault for internal and external users in accordance with registration policies and procedures.

* Assists with the preparation of materials for use in classes, exhibits, and presentations.

* Assists with inquiries related to rights and reproductions.

* Assists in the handling, packing, and storage of fragile and valuable items in accordance with preservation standards.

* Conducts inventories and perform routine checks to ensure the accuracy and completeness of collection records.

* May assist with the cataloging, labeling, and shelving of new acquisitions and backlog.

* Assists with archival processing and fine print cataloging work as assigned

* Provides conscientious reference services to users with sensitivity to a variety of user needs and abilities.

* Brings creative problem-solving skills to bear on reference inquiries and performs work efficiently and effectively.

* Contributes to the maintenance of efficient operations of the Laura Volkerding Study Center and supports users via remote reference appointments.

* Other duties as assigned, including assessment support and CCP service.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

* Ability to work independently.
* Excellent eye-hand coordination skills and manual dexterity for handling fragile objects
* Excellent oral and written communication skills and attention to detail.

Physical Requirements:
* Ability to climb a ladder and retrieve shelved boxes weighing up to 40 pounds.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• Bachelor's degree in art history, museum studies, or related discipline.
  
• Experience assisting with archival, museum or special collections reference and research services.
  
• Experience editing and/or creating records using collections management software (ArchivesSpace and/or CollectionsSpace preferred)
  
• Experience training and supporting student employees.
  
• Experience appraising, arranging and describing archives and manuscript collections.