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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN Director of Photography Collections in Austin, Texas
Oversee the care, description, cataloging, and promotion of the centers rapidly growing photographic collections. Develop and implement policies and procedures for the acquisition, cataloging, and documentation of the centers photography collections, including analog and digital formats. Lead the day-to-day operations and programmatic activities of the photography unit, including the inventory, processing, and housing of all current and incoming collections. Supervise 3 FTE professional staff and student interns, setting clear direction around goals set by the Executive Director.Under the direction of the Executive Director, build and advance relationships with current and potential collection donors, including photographers, collectors, dealers, and other key individuals in the field of photography.Work with Briscoe Centers archival registrar to document accessions. Work with Briscoe Centers business office in arranging collection shipments. Oversee storage of collections in collaboration with the centers Director of Research and Collections. Coordinate licensing of the centers photography and coordinate permissions with photographers and donors as required. Oversee policies regarding reproduction and duplication of photographic resources. Collaborate with the Director of Research and Collections on reference services for photo collections, including digitization efforts and reference requests.Enhance collaboration with the University's academic programs, faculty, students, and staff by leveraging the Briscoe Centers outstanding photography collections to increasing visibility, scholarly activity, and student experience and utilization.Serve on the Briscoe Centers Administrative Committee. Collaborate with Executive Director, Deputy Executive Director, Director of Research and Collections, and Director of Exhibits to implement the Briscoe Centers vision, mission, and goals, including providing clear, consistent, and timely communication to the Centers internal and external constituencies.In collaboration with Briscoe Centers communications staff, serve as one of the Briscoe Centers spokespersons for its photographic holdings and related collections, effectively representing them to all its constituencies to enhance its public and professional visibility and reputation nationally and internationally.Collaborate with and support the centers exhibitions program and assist Director of Exhibitions as required to select materials for center exhibitions. Collaborate with the head of publications on photography books and the use of photos for other Briscoe Center publications.Collaborate with the Centers Development Officer to determine fundraising needs and opportunities.Other duties as assigned.