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#0910-931 DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR , Collection Services. Full-Time/Non-Exempt. EEO 2. **This position is grant funded for only the duration of the grant (through September 2010 with a possible extension to December 2011).** Responsibilities : Work with the director of collections, curators, and collections services team regarding Re:discovery Proficio database needs. Ensures the maintenance and proper use of database, digital images, lexicon and provides security levels for users. Responsible for maintaining and coordinating database workflow with multimedia formats including digital images, video and audio assets, website and collections online administration. Work with staff to plan and implement digital initiatives involving collections; work with other divisions to incorporate initiatives into the website. Requirements : Excellent knowledge of digital standards and best practices, working knowledge of metadata standards, standardized vocabularies (lexicon), imaging and digital asset management as it relates to museums. Experience with digital imaging and photography necessary. IT skills including familiarity with standard desktop productivity tools, data management practices, and the ability to communicate IT concepts to co-workers of varying levels of technical ability. Preferred 2 years experience in museum registration, collections management or equivalent. Must be resourceful, dependable, self-motivated, flexible, a problem solver, and detail-oriented. Pay grade : 6. Application deadline : May 12, 2010 Tilly Laskey Curator of Ethnology Science Museum of Minnesota 651.221.9432 phone 651.221.4750 fax www.smm.org
