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Brigham Young University · 1 day ago

Herbarium Collections Manager

Provo, UT

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$73K/yr - $95K/yr

Brigham Young University (BYU) is a flagship higher education institution that emphasizes faith and student development. They are seeking a Herbarium Collections Manager for the Bean Life Science Museum to oversee daily operations, manage collections, and provide educational experiences while enhancing the scientific value of the herbarium.

Higher Education

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Oversee daily herbarium operations, including specimen mounting, cataloging, curation, acquisitions, exchanges, loans, policy updates, record keeping, supply management, visitor assistance, and outreach

Recruit, train, supervise, and mentor student workers; provide meaningful mentored learning; supervise affiliate faculty and emeritus curator volunteers

Maintain proficiency in managing digital herbarium resources, including specimen databases and management systems

Conduct independent and collaborative collection‑based research to support collection development

Pursue external funding and conduct fieldwork to advance collection development

Build and maintain relationships with faculty, agencies (BLM, NPS, NFS), conservation programs, and other stakeholders to enhance collection use and visibility

Participate in ongoing professional development to remain current with herbarium best practices

Qualification

Ph.D. in BotanyPlant taxonomy knowledgePlant curation methodsData management systemsEffective student mentorshipOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

A firm commitment to the mission of BYU

A Ph.D. in Botany, Biology, or related field involving botanical specimen-based research

A working knowledge of basic plant taxonomy, contemporary systematics, and the ability to identify a large range of plant groups

Experience using diagnostic tools to authoritatively identify plant specimens

Working knowledge of plant curation methods and best practices

Organizational skills, attention to detail, prioritization of competing needs

Preferred

Postdoctoral experience

Curatorial experience; familiarity with contemporary plant specimen curation methods, community standards and best practices, protocols, contemporary issues

Understanding of data management systems, practices, data aggregators/providers

Vision for maintaining and enhancing the herbarium's physical facilities, specimen holdings, online presence, and the herbarium's standing in the botanical community

Hands-on curation experience using collection management best practices

Computer skills related to specimen digitization and data management

A track record of effective student mentorship and personnel oversight/management

Interpersonal skills, ability to communicate/work with agencies and patrons, understanding permitting needs and processes

A track record of securing funding for research utilizing natural history collections and/or funding for herbarium-related activities/curation enhancement

Publication record that demonstrates proficiency in plant taxonomy, collections-based research, or related disciplines

Benefits

401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)

Excellent work-life balance: 13 paid holidays + 22 days paid vacation + 12 sick days, accrued annually

Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household

Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members

Access to athletic facilities

Excellent medical/dental benefits

Short/long-term disability benefits

Paid parental and maternity leave

Wellness Program

Free on-campus parking

Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependents

Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

Company

Brigham Young University

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Brigham Young University is a private research university that seeks to develop students of intellect and character to continue learning.

Founded in 1875

Provo, UT, US

1001-5000 employees

https://byu.edu

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