Job Opening Title:
Museum Metadata Specialist
Name of Employer:
The Wolfsonian-FIU
Job Site Location (City, State) :
Miami Beach
Application Deadline:
Open until filled
Minimum Degree Requirement:
Bachelor’s Degree
Years of experience required:
3-5
Salary Range:
50,000 – 55,000 year
Job Opening URL:
https://hr.fiu.edu/careers/ Job Opening ID 532094
Job Description (if URL to posting not available). Include instructions for how to apply.:
Job Summary
Responsible for activities related to the organization and maintenance of digital records for The Wolfsonian Museum’s object and library collections. Implement management policies for the digital records according to best practices of the American Association of Art Museum Directors (AAMD) and the American Alliance of Museums (AAM). Works with the registration and digital department in the development and maintenance of record systems, including database clean-up projects and upload procedures for the online catalog
-Demonstrates responsibility for the accuracy and maintenance of digital records for objects in the collection and directs projects to maintain data integrity, including data audits, data cleanup projects, and completing and updating records.
-Participates in the effort to promote the museum’s collections through digital channels, including databases and online catalog.
-Assists with the preparation of proposals and grant applications for digital collection projects, as needed.
-Executes maintenance of record systems. Research museum and library metadata schemas, standards, and controlled vocabularies to recommend and implement solutions and improvements to database records in collaboration with registrars, curators, librarians, and digital assets managers.
-Interprets museum operation administrative rules and policies and recommends new and improved programs to effectively manage museum records.
-Engages in the day-to-day operations and tasks related to records management. May supervise undergraduate and graduate interns.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree and three (3) years of experience in related field OR Bachelor’s degree in related discipline and five (5) years of experience in related field.
Desired Qualifications
-Experience conducting mass edits and standardizing object metadata in museum databases. A working knowledge of ALMA and Proficio database systems is preferred.
-Advanced data manipulation and organization skills using a variety of software and tools such as MySQL, MarcEdit, OpenRefine, RegEx.
-Experience writing and developing SQL reports and queries.
Advertised Salary
$50,000 – $55,000
Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 9am to 5:30pm
Pre-Employment Requirements
Criminal Background Check
Fingerprinting Check
How To Apply
Follow this link to learn more: https://hr.fiu.edu/careers/ and search for Job Opening ID 532094. Follow link in the posting to Apply Now and submit your resume, a one-page cover letter describing interest and experience, and the names of three references. The Wolfsonian–FIU can only consider applicants who complete the FIU online application process.
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