JOB POSTING DETAILS

Position Number: 41185698
Payroll Title: MUSEUM SCI SR
Job Code: 9722
Job Open Date: 7/18/2025
Application Review Begins: 8/4/2025
Department Code (Name): NAGP (UCSB Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act)
Percentage of Time: 100%
Union Code (Name): RX-Research Professionals
Employee Class (Appointment Type): Staff: Career
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Grade: N/A
Pay Rate/Range: The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $73,043.94 to $79,059.62/year. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University. The full salary range for this position is $73,043.94 to $117,539.30/year.
Work Location: HSSB 2065
Working Days and Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Archeology, Museum Studies, or American Indian/ Indigenous Studies or related field(s)
• Master’s Degree in Archeology, Museum Studies, or American Indian/ Indigenous Studies or related field(s)
• 4-6 years Experience in curatorial work
• 1-3 years Archaeological field work experience
• 1-3 years Working knowledge of museum related regulations, especially the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act
• 1-3 years Skill/experience in museum object handling
• Demonstrated experience with museum databases and cataloging.
• Demonstrated experience with collections management and archiving.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Working knowledge of California material culture. Demonstrated experience working with indigenous communities
• Ability to oversee volunteers and staff on selected work assignments, and in the absence of the supervisor to schedule previously determined work assignments to staff and volunteers.
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately, and to be responsive to an often challenging production environment; ability to work effectively on many projects simultaneously.
• Ability to set, organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to collaborate with staff, members of the community, and colleagues at every level.
• Proficient in the use of MS Word and Excel. Ability to manage accession records in digital forms
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to communicate clearly, productively, cooperatively, diplomatically, and respectfully in the professional environment.
• Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality.

Under general supervision, the Collections Manager works closely with the Repatriation Coordinator to develop a strategic plan for the UCSB Repository collections, with an emphasis on curation, collection management, and data base maintenance. This role is key in overseeing the care, organization, and documentation of the collection, ensuring high standards of curation and preservation. Responsible for supervising, evaluating, and assessing the overall quality of the curation of the Repository collections. Assists in consultation with Tribes. Works with repatriation team to achieve repatriation goals in a timely manner. Completes work in accordance with best museum ethics and practices. Accepts projects from the Repatriation Coordinator as prioritized with project balance. Discuss project goals and resource allocation with supervisor regularly. With expertise in museum curation, the Collections Manager uses advanced subject knowledge and curatorial skills to resolve complex issues, recommend conservation strategies, and ensure the collections’ integrity. The Collections Manager exercises judgment in selecting methods for obtaining results. Work is performed independently; requires formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources; functions with a high degree of autonomy. Maintains close partnerships with indigenous community stakeholders.