[ES_JOBS_NET] Museum Manager/Education Administrator for the Museum of Geosciences, Virginia Tech Department of Geosciences

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

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Job Description

The Virginia Tech Department of Geosciences invites applications for a
Museum Manager/Education Administrator for the Museum of Geosciences, to
begin in spring of 2020. The Museum Manager is responsible for facilitating
outreach, collection use, and general operation of the Museum of Geosciences
as well as supporting the educational and research goals of students and
faculty. Specific duties include supervising operations of the Museum of
Geosciences, managing Museum Collections (permanent, reference, teaching,
and outreach), and coordinating and executing Outreach Programs.

Required Qualifications

● Master's degree or Ph.D. in museum studies, geology/geosciences,
geoscience education, or paleontology from an accredited university, or a
bachelor's degree with experience working with museum collections in a
position with similar responsibilities.
● Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with care and management of
natural history collections
● Strong and effective supervisory and talent management skills
● Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with public outreach events
● Ability to work as a positive team member with people with diverse
educational, technological, language, and cultural backgrounds.



Preferred Qualifications

● Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in museum registration and
collections management
● Broadly trained in geosciences with specific knowledge of Earth History
including mineral and fossil identification
● Superior organizational skills
● Demonstrated experience in exhibit design and creation

Pay Band

4

Salary Information

Competitive and commensurate with experience

Review Date

March 23, 2020

Additional Information

The successful Candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction
check

About Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech is a public land-grant university, committed to teaching and
learning, research, and outreach to the Commonwealth of Virginia, the
nation, and the world. Building on its motto of Ut Prosim (that I may
serve), Virginia Tech is dedicated to InclusiveVT-serving in the spirit of
community, diversity, and excellence. We seek candidates who adopt and
practice the Principles of Community, which are fundamental to our on-going
efforts to increase access and inclusion, and to create a community that
nurtures learning and growth for all of its members. Virginia Tech actively
seeks a broad spectrum of candidates to join our community in preparing
leaders for the world.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or
applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including
pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information,
national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation,
or veteran status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants
who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the
compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis
protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation please
contact the hiring department.

Advertised: February 6, 2020
Applications close: Open until filled



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