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Community College of Baltimore County |
| Location: |
Essex, MD |
| Position Type: |
Full Time |
| Post Date: |
12/02/2025 |
| Expire Date: |
02/22/2026 |
| Job Categories: |
Collegiate Faculty, Staff, Administration, Broadcasting/Communications, Research & Development, Environmental |
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Coordinator, Collections Assessment
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<dt><h2>Class Description</h2></dt>
<dd><p>The College Collections Assessment Coordinator is a temporary, one-year role responsible for coordinating the assessment and conservation needs of the College's Visual Art and Cultural Artifacts Collections, which comprise approximately 300 paintings, drawings, prints, videos, and sculptures. The Coordinator will oversee valuations, condition assessments, and conservation planning, working closely with external appraisers and conservators to ensure preservation standards are met. This role culminates in a comprehensive report documenting collection status, valuations, and recommendations that include input on long-term care or deaccession options.<br><br>This is a temporary, 12 Month position. </p></dd>
<dt><h2>Minimum Requirements</h2></dt>
<dd><p><u>Education:</u><br>Bachelor's degree in Art History, Art Conservation, Museum Studies, Public History, Archives Management, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.<br><br><u>Experience</u>: <br>Minimum of two years of experience in collections management, art conservation coordination, or archival project management, with a focus on curatorial assessment.<br><br>For best consideration, please apply by October 7, 2025.</p></dd>
<dt><h2>Class Specific Essential Duties</h2></dt>
<dd><p></p><ol style="margin-left: 29.7px; margin-bottom: 3pt"><li><span style="color: inherit">Coordinate Collections Assessment and Valuation</span><ol style="margin-bottom: 3pt"><li><span style="color: inherit">Arrange and oversee </span>external appraisals <span style="color: inherit">to obtain accurate market valuations of prioritized collection items.</span></li><li>Recommend historical research to document provenance, as appropriate.</li></ol></li><li><span style="color: inherit">Facilitate Conservation Planning</span><ol style="margin-bottom: 3pt"><li><span style="color: inherit">Work with external conservator to identify and prioritize artwork in need of conservation and restoration.</span></li><li><span style="color: inherit">Obtain quotes and coordinate schedules with external conservators and framers, managing projects within the allocated budget.</span></li></ol></li><li><span style="color: inherit">Documentation and </span><span style="color: inherit">Reporting</span><ol style="margin-bottom: 3pt"><li><span style="color: inherit">Maintain accurate, detailed records of all assessments, valuations, and conservation efforts within the college's collections management system.</span></li><li><span style="color: inherit">Develop a final report summarizing the current condition, value, and recommended conservation actions for the collection, including strategies for future care and/or deaccession.</span></li></ol></li><li><span style="color: inherit">Stakeholder Communication and Project Coordination</span><ol style="margin-bottom: 3pt"><li><span style="color: inherit">Serve as the main liaison between the college and external appraisers, conservators, and other professionals involved in the project.</span></li><li><span style="color: inherit">Regularly update the Dean of the School of Arts and Communications and other stakeholders on progress and project milestones.</span></li></ol></li></ol></dd>
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