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Waynesburg University

Collections Manager/Special Collections Museum Curator

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A Museum Director oversees all museum operations. They are responsible for overseeing collections and exhibitions, managing staff, and directing community engagement initiatives, ensuring that the museum's cultural and education missions are fulfilled.

$91,089 / year median in Pennsylvania

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Waynesburg University is seeking applicants for the position of Collections Manager/ Special Collections Museum Curator. Master's degree in Museum Studies, Library Science, Art History, Anthropology, History, or a related field with an emphasis in collections management preferred. Experience with NAGPRA compliance. One (1) year of hands-on experience in collections management, including preventive conservation and collections management database oversight. This is a full-time, benefits eligible position. The Collections Manager/ Special Collections Museum Curator is responsible for managing, preserving, and interpreting rare and unique collections, including Native American collections, in accordance with professional museum standards and the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). This role involves curation, research, and public engagement to ensure the collection's integrity and accessibility. Successful candidates must demonstrate a strong Christian faith, a commitment to the University's Mission and a demonstrated commitment to that faith, through his/her professional responsibilities, relationships and the mentoring of students. Send resume/cv and letter of interest, along with a written statement that articulates the relationship between the candidate's profession and his/her Christian faith, and names/addresses/phone numbers of five references. Include transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable initially). Apply to the Human Resources Office, Waynesburg University, 51 West College Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370, e-mail: hr@waynesburg.edu . For further information, please see the University home page www.waynesburg.edu