Phoenix Art Museum is looking for a Collection Database Administrator to coordinate the conversion and migration of data from ARGUS to The Museum System (TMS). Post-conversion, the Collection Database Administrator will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the database including implementing and maintaining protocols, training and assisting users, developing and writing customized reports and providing ongoing database support.
Job Duties Include: 1. Oversee the conversion and migration of existing data from ARGUS to TMS. Act as the liaison between the Museum and Gallery Systems during the migration process; 2. Responsible for day-to-day management of database; 3. Customize TMS for use by various departments including creating department-specific Crystal Reports and forms; 4. Establish standards and protocols for data entry; 5. Work with registration and curatorial staff to establish cataloguing and lexicon standards for each department; 6. Input new data, update and correct existing data and ensure consistency of information in database; 7. Develop procedures manual and train Museum staff in use of TMS; 8. Provide museum-wide support to users; 9. Tag digital images with appropriate metadata and populate database with images from the Museum's DAM (digital asset management system); 10. Run data updates and system backups; 11. Work with the Information Systems Manager to maintain network standards; 12. Assist with special projects as needed (including digital and website initiatives) Minimum Qualifications: 1. Bachelor's degree in information technology, art history, museum studies, or library sciences. 2. Minimum two years client/server relational database systems experience or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. 3. Experience with Crystal Reports and SQL required. 4. Previous experience in museum registration or collections management preferred; experience with TMS strongly preferred. Knowledge of: 1. Crystal reports and SQL; 2. Digital imaging standards and best practices. Skill and ability to: 1. Be highly organized with close attention to detail; 2. Multitask on several assignments with the ability to meet deadlines and work with minimal supervision; 3. Maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of museum staff members as well as software/hardware vendors Submit cover letter, resume and salary history to job code PAM-CDA: Email: HR at phxart.org Fax: (602) 257-2127 Mail: Human Resources Department Phoenix Art Museum 1625 N. Central Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85004-1685 Deadline for submissions: November 2, 2011 Job Status: Regular, full-time, exempt EOE