Collections Manager

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Collections Manager – Museum of Natural and Cultural History, University of Oregon

Categories:
Arts/Theater/Museum, Earth Science, Anthropology

Department:
Museum of Natural and Cultural History

Rank:
Research Assistant (Type

C)

Annual Basis: 12 Month

Salary: $28.85 – $31.25 per hour/$60,000 – $65,000 per year

Review of Applications Begins:
October 28, 2025; position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

To be considered for this position, a complete application must include:

• A cover letter addressing how you meet the minimum qualifications, professional competencies, and any preferred qualifications.
• Three (3) professional references with contact information. References will not be contacted until you are notified.

We are interested in finding the best candidate for the position. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t think you meet every one of our preferred qualifications–use your application to let us know what is meaningful to you about the role and what transferable skills or other qualities you would bring.

The Collections Manager is responsible for day-to-day object and archives preservation and management. This position oversees environmental controls; facilitates access; oversees management of digital assets; coordinates and corresponds with donors; and supervises staff, students, and volunteers who work in the division. The Collections Manager position is at 1.0 FTE, with .75 FTE dedicated to Anthropological Collections and .25 dedicated to Paleontological Collections.

This position works with the Director of Anthropological Collections, the Director of the Condon Collections, and the Executive Director to develop and implement policies and procedures that align with professional standards in the field and comply with all UO, state, and federal guidelines. This position reports to the Director of Anthropological Collections.

• Master’s degree and current research portfolio in anthropology/archaeology, earth sciences, or museum-related field
• Two (2) years of experience working with ethnographic and/or archaeological or paleontological collections
• Experience supervising employees, students, and/or volunteers
• Experience working with Native American Tribes
• Excellent research and writing skills
• Ability to collaborate with individuals and organizations from diverse cultural backgrounds
• Clear understanding of museum ethics and best practices
• Knowledge of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and museums’ responsibility toward Native American Tribes
• Advanced knowledge of legal and ethical standards for stewarding anthropological, archaeological, and paleontological collections

• Experience in higher education or similarly complex organization
• Five (5) years of experience working in a collections center with varied environmental and access protocols
• Experience successfully working with Tribes in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest
• Five (5) years of experience supervising employees and/or volunteers
• Experience with budgeting and financial management

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit our website ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).

The University of Oregon is an equal-opportunity institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please email us (uocareers) or call .

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