Job Opening Title:
Research Manager
Name of Employer:
Atlanta History Center
Job Site Location (City, State) :
Atlanta
Application Deadline:
Feb 23, 2024
Minimum Degree Requirement:
Bachelors
Years of experience required:
1
Salary Range:
$44,000-48,000
Job Opening URL:
https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/2224463
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Description
The Atlanta History Center is looking for a highly motivated and results-oriented professional to fill the full-time role within the organization of Research Manager.
The Reference Manager oversees all aspects of reference services of the Kenan Research Center. This includes registering patrons, answering reference questions from onsite and offsite patrons, scheduling research appointments to visit the Kenan Research Center, and carrying out the policies and procedures contained in the Kenan Research Center’s Access Policy. This incumbent creates and maintains the schedule for staff and volunteers who work in the reading room, and compiles visitation and user statistics. The incumbent works closely with community partners to facilitate and develop participatory archiving projects, exhibitions, workshops, and other events to achieve the objectives of the Atlanta History Center’s Collecting Initiative.
Schedule appointments for patrons and physically retrieve collection material
Answer reference questions according to the guidelines outlined in the Access Policy
Develop a high proficiency in using the Atlanta History Center’s collection databases
Monitor the use of collection material by ensuring patrons adhere to the rules established in the Access Policy
Register and provide an orientation to new visitors to the Kenan Research Center
Create weekly staff and volunteer schedules for the reading room
Track the use of collections and compile visitation and contact statistics on a weekly basis
Reshelve collection material
Handle debit/credit card and cash transactions and provide financial reports to the business office
Manage the circulation of library materials for Atlanta History Center staff
Work with contract vendors to ensure the working use of computers and microfilm readers in the reading room
Maintain a consistent and satisfactory level of supplies and forms in the reading room
Make copies of collection material as requested by patrons according to the guidelines of the Access Policy
Work with Building Services to ensure the cleanliness and security of the reading room
Work a Tuesday – Saturday schedule
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Museum Studies, Public History, Material Culture, or related area.
Minimum one (1) year paid experience in an archives or museum, preferred at least one (1) year of reference experience in an archival setting.
Demonstrated ability to communicate in written, oral, and visual media to specialized audiences and the general public.
Knowledge of preservation practices as they apply to museum, archival, and living collections.
Self-motivated and able to work independently.
Demonstrated ability to think imaginatively and problem-solve.
Skills in human resources and personnel management related to hiring, training, coaching, and appraising performance.
Ability to work with diverse subject materials and images, some of which may be deemed offensive, emotional, or difficult.
Demonstrated excellent customer service skills.
Proven ability to work diplomatically with individuals of diverse backgrounds.
Background Check Requirements
Satisfactory Criminal Background Check.
Satisfactory Financial Background Check.
Excellent Benefits, including Medical, Dental, and Vision, employer-provided Life Insurance (1xsalary), Employer-provided Long Term Disability, Voluntary Life Insurance, and 403(b) Retirement Plan. Full annual Paid Time Off benefits are awarded following 60 days of employment.
Application Deadline: February 23, 2024
Salary Description
The expected salary $44,000 to $48,000 per year
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