Job Description

The Collections Coordinator reports to the Curator (Collections and Art in Public Spaces) and collaborates with the team of the Art Museum in all matters concerning the development, care and maintenance of the University of Toronto's Art Collection on the downtown campus. They will be able to navigate the complexities of working within and sustaining an 'A' designated institution with regard to the systems, protocols, and facilities of the care of the collection and exhibitions. Core duties include the examination, documentation and registration of objects in the collection, including implementing all aspects of acquisitions, de-accessioning, digitization, updating the database, and monitoring on and off-site storage. They include coordination of internal and external loans and the circulation of art on campus as well as responding to research/collections inquiries. They will be the point person at the Art Museum for procuring insurance coverage, reproduction rights and handling copyright issues. Supportingthe Art Museum's mission of academic programming, the Coordinator will participate in and conduct workshops in collections management and related topics for students enrolled in courses for academic credit.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining a database of art collection information
• Coordinating loan and circulation of collection materials
• Developing and maintaining procedures for the administration of art collections
• Coordinating selection and acquisitioning processes
• Verifying the accuracy and completeness of information
• Developing task schedules in concert with project schedules
• Booking the maintenance and repair of art work in the collection

Requirements:

Essential Qualifications:

• Master's Degree (Museum Studies, Collections Management, or related field), or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 3 years CollectionsCoordination in a mid- or large-size institution with collections of historical and contemporary art in a wide diversity of media
• Thorough knowledge of A-designation museum standards and ability to monitor museum operations, exhibition spaces, work and storage areas accordingly
• Possesses exceptional organizational skills and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and efficiently implement projects (acquisitions, digitization, loan-related processes, and reporting)
• Working knowledge of processing of acquisitions (Gifts-in-kind, purchases, Cultural Property Review Board applications, donor correspondence and logistics)
• Demonstrated experience managing digital database andupdating of records including digital images
• Demonstrated experience working with multiple stakeholders to develop policy around the management of the collection
• Ability to devise and implement organization plans and process improvementsfor services in collaboration with the Art Museum team
• Ability to exercise professionalism, tact and discretion when working with staff of other museums, members of the art community or members of the public
• Fostering and maintaining positive relationships with co-workers and all other stakeholders across all role responsibilities
• Thorough working knowledge of TMS, MS Office, including Powerpoint, Excel, Word, Office 365
• Excellent decision-making and trouble-shooting skills
• Proactive experience and demonstrated commitments to anti-racist equity across age, culture, genders, identity and complex embodiment

Assets (Nonessential):

• Grant Writing, teaching experience, overseeing casual staff, installation and exhibition coordination, conservation of art works
• Certificate in Collections Management and/or Conservation an asset

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Accountable
• Discerning
• Meticulous
• Organized
• Proactive
• Procedural

Additional Info:

Lived Experience Statement

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see .

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

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