Museum Director (Pharmacy Administration)

Position Highlights

As an asset of the R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy and the University of Arizona, the Coit Museum connects people to pharmacy and health sciences by collecting, preserving, and interpreting their histories for the discovery by and enrichment of present and future generations. Founded in 1956, the Museum collection has grown to an estimated 12,000-15,000 objects, mostly from the 19th and 20th centuries, The collection consists of objects related to histories of pharmacy and health sciences, including drug products, apothecary jars and glass bottles, mortars and pestles, show globes, beauty products, oils, microscopes, medical equipment, drug store ephemera, photographs, books, and archival records. A new, centralized home for the Museum opened to the public in 2022, located in the Skaggs Pharmaceutical Sciences Center at the University of Arizona.

The curator director participates in marketing, public relations, fundraising and development, and maintains communication with donors, faculty and staff, the museum board, and other key stakeholders.

The curator will promote access to the collection through campus partnerships, community outreach, digital content development, public exhibitions, tours, and events. In addition to leading tours, teaching instructional classes, giving presentations, and hosting special events, they will develop museum services and programs to educate the public on the histories of pharmacy and health sciences, while diversifying audiences.

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!

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Administrative

Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the museum, including strategic direction, budgeting, staffing, overall leadership, and College of Pharmacy representation.
• Maintain active communication with donors, College faculty and staff, the museum board, UA Foundation, and other key stakeholders.
• Handle media inquiries in collaboration with the College of Pharmacy Communications Manager.
  
  

Collections Management

• Implement and enforce acquisition policies and manage processes.
• Assure the ethical integrity of the Museum’s collection management polices and procedures.
• Maintain and manage the collection with regard to records, forms, legal documents, manual and computer files, technical photography and system associated with acquisition, de-accessioning, lending, borrowing, packing, shipping (international and domestic), inventory, storage, and traveling exhibitions.
• Conduct all accessioning for new collection objects as well as the backlog.
• Oversee the maintenance and cataloging of collection items.
• Digitize collection objects and attach images in database; promote images on social media and website.
  
  

Visitor Services/ Outreach / Education

• Promote access through campus partnerships, community outreach, and social media.
• Serve as liaison with faculty and staff, donors, students, researchers, peer institutions, and the general public by answering requests for information.
• Manage visitor services team of students, interns, and/or volunteers to maintain museum security, greet patrons, conduct tours, answer questions, and create social media posts.
• Direct tours, create and lead instructional sessions, give presentations, and host events.
• Plan, develop, and implement museum services, collections, and programs that best serve the institution’s community.
• Organize outreach and educational programs such as workshops and lectures.
• Partner with campus and community organizations to expand content using creative and innovative approaches.
• Track visitor statistics and apply creative methods to develop new audiences.
• Participate in public relations and marketing of the museum.
  
  

Exhibitions/ Content Generation

• Oversee exhibit spaces and research collections to curate rotating exhibitions as well as digital content.
• Conduct extensive evaluations and assessments of outdated exhibition spaces and develop new approaches to interpreting and sharing collection content.
• Make selection decisions for exhibit displays, design labels and displays, and oversee the installation of exhibits.
• Develop publications, guidebooks, and online content related to the collection.
• Ensure accessibility needs are met for ADA compliance, directional signage, and bilingual text.
• Update content on website.
  
  

Service

• May publish peer-reviewed scholarship on collections or professional practices.
• May participate in professional development activities.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Skills in artifact handling and collections management.
• Knowledge and ability to supervise staff, students, interns, and volunteers.
• General knowledge with technology commonly used in museums.
• Knowledge of working with visitors and the general public.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field required or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated teaching and public outreach experience (e.g. classroom instruction, museum tours, presentations and workshops, gallery talks).
• Demonstrated experience researching, planning, interpreting, and installing exhibitions.
  
  

FLSAExemptFull Time/Part TimeFull TimeNumber of Hours Worked per Week40Job FTE1.0Work CalendarFiscalJob CategoryCultural InstitutionsBenefits EligibleYes - Full BenefitsRate of Pay$65,687 - $85,393Compensation Typesalary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)Grade9Compensation GuidanceThe Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.Grade Range Minimum$65687Grade Range Midpoint$85393Grade Range Maximum$105099Career Stream and LevelPC4Job FamilyCuratorJob FunctionCultural InstitutionsType of criminal background check required:Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)Number of Vacancies1Target Hire DateExpected End DateContact Information for CandidatesNatalie Herfurth | [email protected]Open Date7/5/2024Open Until FilledYesDocuments Needed to ApplyResume and Cover LetterSpecial Instructions to ApplicantDiversity StatementAt the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety ReportIn compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.

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