Registrar position opening for the Ulrich Museum of Art
Closes February 23, 2012
Job Description
Position Summary
The Ulrich Museum of Art, a dynamic modern and contemporary art museum located
on the campus of Wichita State University in Wichita, Kansas, seeks a skilled and teamoriented Registrar to oversee all aspects of the permanent collection’s care, safety, and
documentation and to manage and execute incoming and outgoing loans. The Registrar
reports to the museum director and works collaboratively with the curator of modern
and contemporary art and the designer/preparator.
The Ulrich Museum of Art is the premier venue for modern and contemporary art in
Wichita and south central Kansas. It was founded in 1974 by Wichita State University,
an urban-serving research institution committed to learning for the largest metropolitan
area in Kansas. The founding coincided with the facility opening for the art museum and
School of Art and Design, a shared building with galleries, offices, and classrooms. The
museum and its entrance are clearly identified by a 26 x 52 ft. glass-and-marble mosaic
by Joan Miró. A professional staff of eight with a $1.8 million annual budget work
diligently to engage and inspire an annual audience of 25,000. The museum boasts 7,500
sq. feet of galleries and presents from 8 to 10 exhibitions each year. The permanent
collection numbers 7,000 artworks with 76 large-scale sculptures in the nationally
recognized campus sculpture garden.
Responsibilities
Artwork Care
 Monitors art storage and exhibition spaces for temperature/humidity,
environmental hazards, safety, cleanliness, and ongoing maintenance concerns
 Maintains and regularly updates the museum’s facilities report, and maintains
an accurate and up-to-date inventory of the collection and all object
locations.
 Maintains complete visual and written documentation of all collection objects
in both hard-copy object files and on the museum’s database
 Monitors the condition of works in the outdoor sculpture collection and
coordinate with university physical plant staff and contract conservators to
address any problems, including annual maintenance
 Documents and maintain all technologies associated with collection artworks
 Coordinates packing, shipping, and insurance for all artworks entering or
exiting the museum; oversees their handling in the museum; and maintains
their written and visual condition reports
 Manages all incoming and outgoing loan records
Data and Policy Management
 Manages and develops the museum’s object database (MuseumPlus) with the
goal of not merely documenting and tracking objects, but also making the
database a rich repository of information
 Handles incoming and out-going requests for object information and images,
including rights and reproduction requests
 Evaluates, updates, and implements the museum’s Disaster Plan and
Collection Management Policy
Other Duties
 Serves as staff liaison to the Outdoor Sculpture Committee and in an
advisory capacity to the Collection Committee
 Assists with special events and programs as needed
Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and three years experience working full-time in museums or
art collection management; or Master’s degree in collection management
Preferred Qualifications
 Bachelor’s degree or higher in art management, history, or related field
 Five years experience in art museum registration and collections management
with a thorough knowledge of best practices in conservation, insurance, object
handling, and museum legal and ethical issues
 Exceptional attention to detail and organization
 Ability to manage multiple complex projects in a fast-paced work environment
 Extensive knowledge of and experience with collection database software
 Comfort working on both Windows and Mac platforms
 Experience with imaging software, such as Adobe Photoshop and iPhoto
 High level of written and oral communication skills
 Strong interpersonal skills and flexibility
Salary: $40,000–45,000
Offer contingent upon successful background check.
To apply:
https://jobs.wichita.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=13939
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