ATSU - Coordinator Museum Research

ATSU - Coordinator Museum Research

A. T. Still University (ATSU) is seeking a full-time, non-exempt Coordinator Museum Research on the Kirksville, Missouri campus. This position reports to the Museum Director. The Coordinator will coordinate all research requests for the Museum, academic and genealogy; supply research resources and write text for Museum exhibits, publications, and external publications; organize and edit the bi-annual Museum newsletter; assist the Museum's Assistant Director with collection inventory and digitization;

work at the front desk on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and as needed when regular staff are not available; and provide gallery tours to patrons and guests.

• Talking/corresponding with researchers to determine interests and needs; making judgments regarding scope and amount of assistance needed; identifying research resources; and completing the tasks requested by researchers.
• Handling reference services including reproduction requests, copyright inquiries, usage paperwork and fees, and billing for services provided.
• Providing bi-annual statistics on the type of research requested and the demographics of said researchers.
• Overseeing the use of the International Center for Osteopathic History/Quinn Reading Room.
• Maintaining and updating the Museum's Biographical Files research collection.
• Serving in an advisory capacity to the Museum Director regarding the Museum's website structure, function, and design; working with on-campus media services to make updates to the Museum website.
• Handling all presentations regarding the use of the Museum and its collection for research.
• Pulling bi-annual reports for the Museum Director and Vice President of University Advance regarding research requests as well as website statistics for use and engagement by patrons.
• Researching topics for Museum exhibits and writing text for at least one exhibit per year.
• Supporting exhibits staff with research resources for additional exhibit work.
• Overseeing the publication of the Museum's annual newsletter; writing articles for the Museum newsletter and upon request writing for
  
  A. T. Still University Communications & Marketing, national/international osteopathic groups, and other entities.
• Working at the front desk on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and as needed when regular staff are not available.
• Keeping track of membership and institute programs to grow membership.
• Providing gallery tours to patrons and guests.

• Bachelor's Degree in Museum Studies, History, or a related field.
• Two years of related experience in the museum field is required.
• Must be proficient in Past Perfect software and have excellent skills in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Photoshop.
• Digital photography and scanning experience is a plus.
• Basic understanding of collections management.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills as well as organizational skills to manage large amounts of intricate research requests.
• Applicants must have strong interpersonal skills for daily interaction with Museum patrons in various forms.
• Knowledge of legal issues with regards to HIPAA laws is a plus.

ATSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverages, among more. If eligible, employee‑elected benefits would begin the first of the month following hire date. For more information, please visit: atsu.edu/employment/benefits.

A.T. Still University (ATSU) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.