Title Code: 5224
Occ. Group:
Assistant Preparator
Expectations for All Employees
East Tennessee State University pursues its mission based upon core values. An employee's job performance must support and exhibit the university's core values:
PEOPLE come first, are treated with dignity and respect, and are encouraged to achieve their
full potential;
RELATIONSHIPS are built on honesty, integrity and trust;
DIVERSITY of people and thought is respected;
EXCELLENCE is achieved through teamwork, leadership, creativity, and a strong work ethic;
EFFICIENCY is achieved through wise use of human and financial resources; and COMMITMENT to intellectual achievement is embraced.
Definition
Employees in this class are under general supervision. Work performed in managing operations in the Preparation Laboratory; assisting in preparing or overseeing the preparation of all fossils coming into the museum; recruiting, training, and supervising volunteers, students, and other staff in the Preparation Laboratory; and performing other related duties as assigned.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
Assists in the preparation of all fossils.
Assists in the supervision of preparation of all fossils.
Recruits, supervises, and trains volunteers, students, and other staff in the laboratory.
Assists in the installation/de-installation of exhibits.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of fossil preparation.
Knowledge of fossil molding and casting.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Recommended Qualifications
Applicants possessing these qualifications have a good probability for success in this class. However, applicants not possessing these qualifications should apply if they believe their training and experience will enable them to perform the work successfully. Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience in the natural sciences, museum studies or related field; and two years experience preparing fossils.
Date Skill Eval
5/22/08 7 614021332
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position.