Collections Assistant

Collections Assistant
Center for Creative Photography

Job Details

• Location: Main Campus, Tucson, AZ, USA
• Posting Number: req21247
• Department: Center for Creative Photography
• Website: https://ccp.arizona.edu/
• Job Category: Arts and Creative Services
• Work Schedule: Full-Time (40 hours per week), Fiscal Year Calendar
• Rate of Pay: $53,039 - $66,299 annually (1.0 FTE)
• Benefits Eligible: Yes – Full Benefits
• FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Highlights

The Center for Creative Photography (CCP) seeks a Collections Assistant (Registrar/Collections Management Professional II) to provide creative, collaborative, and detail-oriented support for user and collection services. This position works across archival and fine print holdings, supporting both internal and external users.

Benefits include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability programs
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Tuition reduction at UA/ASU/NAU for employees and qualified family members
• Retirement plans, recreation, and cultural activities access

Duties & Responsibilities

• Page and retrieve materials from archives and print vaults following institutional policies.
• Assist with preparing materials for classes, exhibits, and presentations.
• Handle, pack, and store fragile and valuable items according to preservation standards.
• Conduct inventories and ensure accurate collection records.
• Assist with archival processing, cataloging, and shelving of acquisitions.
• Provide reference services, supporting users in person and remotely.
• Maintain efficient operations of the Laura Volkerding Study Center.
• Assist with rights and reproduction inquiries.
• Support assessment activities and CCP services.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent manual dexterity for handling fragile objects.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to climb ladders and lift boxes weighing up to 40 pounds.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional-level experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in art history, museum studies, or a related discipline.
• Experience in archival, museum, or special collections services.
• Familiarity with collections management software (e.g., ArchivesSpace, CollectionsSpace).
• Experience training and supporting student employees.
• Experience appraising, arranging, and describing archival collections.

Application Details

• Documents Needed: Resume and Cover Letter
• Open Until Filled: Yes
• Contact for Questions:
  Katherine Mintie
  Email: Kmintie@arizona.edu