Jobs
>
New Haven

    Associate Registrar - New Haven, United States - Yale University

    Default job background
    Description
    Essential Duties


    • Carries out registrarial activities to maintain the collection, incoming and outgoing loans and to ensure the special care, security, and proper handling. 2. Coordinates with curatorial, conservation, exhibition, and collections departments for the successful completion of handling, packing, shipping & insurance, storage, installations, and exhibitions. 3. Oversees incoming and out-going long-term loan program related to the permanent collection. 4. Inventories collections and documentation; edits or amends the museum's database following guidelines and museum standards. 5. Responds to collections inquiries by researching the history of ownership and origin of collections. 6. Manages budget for inventory, packing/unpacking, move and organization of collections, including product research, purchasing, and funds management. 7. Develops and implements handling and packing strategies to ensure safety and legal standards of collections in transit. 8. Ensures legal, ethical, and professional standards for the collection by reviewing paperwork, advising staff, and addressing Museum policies and procedures as needed. 9. Fully or partially supervises a staff of non-exempt employees, students and volunteers. 10. May perform other duties as assigned.
    Required Education and Experience


    Bachelor's degree in Art History, Anthropology, Archeology, Museum Studies, or related field and three years of collection management and/or registration experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

    Background Check Requirements


    All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements.

    All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check.

    For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.


    Position Focus:


    Supervises and assists in a broad range of museum registrar duties including: collection management, insurance, handling, security, transportation, inventory and storage to ensure the safety and long-term preservation of the permanent collection and incoming and outgoing loans for the museum.


    The Associate Registrar is responsible for assisting in the implementation of all policies and procedures relating to the care of the art collections of the Yale Center for British Art (YCBA), as well as works of art from other collections on loan.

    Reporting to the Chief Registrar, and working closely with the Senior Associate Registrar, the position is responsible for record-keeping and documentation of the collections, arrangements for acquisitions, incoming and outgoing loans, exhibitions, deaccessions, storage, packing and shipping, security of objects in transit, insurance policies, and risk management.

    The position works closely with stakeholders across the institution, including Installation, Conservation, and Curatorial, to coordinate movement of works for projects.

    This position takes primary responsibility for campus loans and shipping of art to and from YCBA's offsite storage facilities. In addition, the position assists with incoming loan coordination for an active exhibitions program.


    All members of the Registrar's Office are responsible for the overall security and well-being of the collections, including monitoring and practicing proper handling and transport; being present and alert in collection areas; knowing and following museum policy and procedures regarding security of the premises and collections; and being available for after-hours emergencies.

    Understand and comply fully with museum's Collection Management Policy and ensure legal, ethical, and professional standards for the collection. Act as principal point of contact for campus loans. Receive and process all communication with campus loan representatives. Oversee all documentation, logistical planning and installation. Provide updates on campus locations, process new requests, object recalls, loan documentation renewals; arrange annual inspections and installation supervision. Coordinate, receive, and release shipments of collection objects between the museum and YCBA's off-site storage areas.

    Assist in managing all aspects of exhibition related lender negotiations; arranging packing, shipping, insurance, security, and handling for incoming loans; managing loan documentation.

    Advise curators and preparators of handling, mounting, environmental, and security requirements for loans; assist with exhibition installation and deinstallation. Liaise with other Yale collections to coordinate shipping and logistical planning for shared storage areas. Update and maintain records in the records management system (TMS). Work with IT to maintain and update TMS. Assist with on-going barcoding and inventory of the collection. Assist in managing risk for the collections. Occasionally travel as courier and museum representative.


    Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:
    Previous experience using The Museum System (TMS) database.

    Posting Disclaimer


    The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position.

    Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

  • Yale University

    Associate Registrar

    1 week ago


    Yale University New Haven, United States

    Supervises and assists in a broad range of museum registrar duties including: collection management, insurance, handling, security, transportation, inventory and storage to ensure the safety and long-term preservation of the permanent collection and Registrar, Associate, Museum, ...


  • Yale University New Haven, United States

    The Yale Peabody Museum is committed to repatriation and developing positive and long-lasting relationships with its Tribal partners. Reporting to the Repatriation Registrar, the Repatriation Coordinator will support this commitment by advancing the Coordinator, Registrar, Associ ...


  • Yale University New Haven, United States

    Essential Duties · 1. Inventory object collections, human skeletal remains, and documentation for editing or amend the Museum's collections database following established guidelines and museum standards. 2. Initiate, manage, and complete NAGPRA inventories and summaries in consul ...


  • University of New Haven West Haven, United States

    The University of New Haven, founded on the Yale campus in 1920, is a private, coeducational university that has been recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report for academic excellence. Located between New York City and Boston in the shoreline city of West Ha ...


  • University of New Haven West Haven, United States

    UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN · 2024 Position Description · Clerical Unit · **DEPARTMENT**:Office of the University Registrar · **OFFICIAL TITLE**:Administrative Clerk IV · **LEVEL**:E · **SUPERVISION RECEIVED**:Associate Registrar for Operations and Scheduling · **GENERAL STATEMENT OF ...

  • Yale University

    Museum Assistant

    10 hours ago


    Yale University New Haven, United States

    **Museum Assistant**: · - Yale Art Gallery - Registrar · - 87897BR · **University Job Title** · - Museum Assistant 1 · **Bargaining Unit** · - L34 - Local 34 (Yale Union Group) · **Time Type** · - Full time · **Duration Type** · - Fixed · **If Fixed Duration, Period** · - 2 years ...


  • Yale University New Haven, United States

    **Chair Assistant and Graduate Student Registrar**: · - Physiology - Office of the Chair · - 87813BR · **University Job Title** · - Senior Administrative Assistant · **Bargaining Unit** · - L34 - Local 34 (Yale Union Group) · **Time Type** · - Full time · **Duration Type** · - Re ...


  • Yale University New Haven, United States

    **Academic Support Assistant**: · - Chemistry - Administrative Services · - 87822BR · **University Job Title** · - Registrar · **Bargaining Unit** · - L34 - Local 34 (Yale Union Group) · **Time Type** · - Full time · **Duration Type** · - Regular · **Compensation Grade** · - Labo ...

  • Post University

    Academic Advisor

    2 weeks ago


    Post University Waterbury, United States

    **WHY POST?** · Post University has an immediate opening for an exceptional Academic Advisor, Main Campus. Post University is a legendary, dynamic, growth-oriented organization of passionate, diverse professionals united in pursuit of life-changing service to countless students. ...


  • Optimus Health Care, Inc. Bridgeport, United States

    Optimus Health Care is a Federally Qualified Health Care Center with sites operating in Bridgeport, Stamford and Stratford, CT. We are the largest provider of primary health care services in Fairfield County, proudly serving all patients regardless of their ability to pay. · - Jo ...


  • Optimus Health Care, Inc. Bridgeport, United States

    Optimus Health Care is a Federally Qualified Health Center with sites operating in Bridgeport, Stamford and Stratford, CT. We are the largest provider of primary health care services in Fairfield County, proudly serving all patients regardless of their ability to pay. · **_ · We ...


  • Stony Brook University Hospital Stony Brook, United States

    **Patient Access Representative - Lead Registrar, Bed Management** · At Stony Brook Medicine, our **Patient Access Representatives** are responsible for completing varied, diverse and specialized duties to support the Revenue Cycle, Compliance and Patient Experience by accurately ...


  • New York Foundation for the Arts New Haven, United States

    Installation Manager · University Job Title: · Associate Registrar Museums · Bargaining Unit: · None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group) · Time Type: · Full time · Duration Type: · Regular · Compensation Grade: · Galleries & Museums · Wage Ranges: · Click to see ...


  • New York Foundation for the Arts New Haven, United States

    Installation Manager · University Job Title: · Associate Registrar Museums · Bargaining Unit: · None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group) · Time Type: · Full time · Duration Type: · Regular · Compensation Grade: · Galleries & Museums · Wage Ranges: · Click ...

  • Nuvance Health

    Trauma Registrar

    2 days ago


    Nuvance Health Norwalk, United States

    **Description** · Summary: · Operational responsibility for the Norwalk Hospital Trauma Registry, including data collection on all trauma patients and downloading data to the State of CT central repository. Includes abstracting patient records, coding and generating reports. · ** ...


  • The Norwalk Conservatory of the Arts Norwalk, United States

    **Job Summary**: · **Responsibilities**: · - Oversee the process of filing for initial NAST accreditation, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards and requirements. · - Collaborate with department heads to establish and carry out academic policies, procedures, and guidel ...


  • The Norwalk Conservatory of the Arts Norwalk, United States

    **Job Summary**: · **Responsibilities**: · - Oversee the process of filing for initial NAST accreditation, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards and requirements. · - Collaborate with department heads to establish and carry out academic policies, procedures, and guidel ...


  • University of New Haven West Haven, United States OTHER

    UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN · 2024 Position Description · Clerical Unit · The University of New Haven, founded on the Yale campus in 1920, is a private, coeducational university that has been recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report for academic excellence. ...


  • InsideHigherEd Hamden, United States Administrative Jobs ,

    Job no: 495687 · Work type: Full-time · Campus: North Haven - North Haven, CT · Categories: Staff · Overview:Quinnipiac University's School of Law is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our institution as the Co-Director for Academic Success and Bar Supp ...

  • Quinnipiac University

    Academic Advisor

    3 weeks ago


    Quinnipiac University Hamden, United States

    Overview: · Quinnipiac University's School of Nursing invites applications for an Academic Advisor. This position is responsible for academic advising in the school's baccalaureate nursing programs. This position provides comprehensive support for students and will assist them in ...