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California State University, Fullerton · 1 day ago

NAGPRA/CalNAGPRA Repatriation Project Specialist (Administrative Analyst/Specialist Exempt I)

Fullerton, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$5,274/mo - $7,684/mo

2+ years exp

California State University, Fullerton is a leading campus dedicated to student success and innovative educational experiences. They are seeking a NAGPRA/CalNAGPRA Repatriation Project Specialist to assist in fulfilling compliance responsibilities related to the repatriation of Native American ancestral remains and cultural items, ensuring respectful handling and accurate documentation.

Higher Education

No H1B

Responsibilities

Support the process of fulfilling CSUF’s NAGPRA and CalNAGPRA compliance responsibilities

Assist the CalNAGPRA Repatriation Coordinator with all tasks required to complete expeditious repatriation of Native American ancestral remains and cultural items housed at CSUF in a manner respectful of Tribal sovereignty and cultural practices

Conduct in-depth review on university collections and prepare complete and accurate summaries of relevant information for use in consultation including reviewing, analyzing, and synthesizing available data from scientific, anthropological, historic, and traditional forms of knowledge to inform cultural affiliation determinations

Reconstruct and document provenance and provenience of collection items when records are incomplete

Assist in fulfilling records requests including ensuring accurate accounting of documents and scanning archival documentation to increase accessibility when relevant

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

NAGPRA complianceCultural sensitivityResearch skillsData analysisCollection Space (Cspace)ArcGIS ProArchaeological methodsOrganizational skillsTime managementCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university and/or the equivalent training and administrative work experience involving the study, analysis, evaluation, development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices, or programs plus two years of related experience

Working knowledge of and the ability to apply standard theories, principles, practices, and techniques applicable to the program or administrative specialty to develop conclusions and make recommendations

Thorough knowledge of policies, procedures, and outside regulations pertaining to the applicable program or administrative specialty

Working knowledge of operational and fiscal analysis and techniques

Ability to take initiative and plan, organize, coordinate, and perform work in various situations where numerous and diverse demands are involved

Skilled in research, development, and evaluation of policies and programs

Ability to collect, evaluate, and interpret data to develop sound conclusions and make appropriate recommendations

Expertise investigating and analyzing problems with broad administrative impact and implications

Ability to anticipate problems and address them proactively

Demonstrated ability to effectively interpret, organize, and present information and ideas in written or presentation form

Ability to train others on new skills and procedures and provide lead work direction

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment

Preferred

Bachelor or master's degree in Anthropology, Native American Studies, Museum Studies, or a related field

Direct experience working on NAGPRA compliance may substitute in lieu of a degree

Experience working with archaeological methods and archaeological collections

Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential issues and act with a high degree of cultural sensitivity

Knowledge of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) (25 U.S.C. • 3001-13) legislation and its implementing regulations (43 C.F.R. • 10.1-.17) as well as CalNAGPRA legislation (AB 275)

Willingness to respect and defer to Tribal preferences and guidance regarding respectfully handling sensitive cultural items

Excellent research, writing, organizational, and time management skills

Ability to establish goals, workload priorities, and to follow through to successful completion

Ability to work efficiently, accurately, and effectively on many projects simultaneously

Demonstrated ability to maintain detailed, accurate, and orderly records

Experience using Collection Space (Cspace) or other museum databases

Knowledge of acceptable museum practices and standards for collections care, collections management, and documentation methods for collections

Experience working in cultural resources management and knowledge of standard archaeological field practices and documentation

Experience working with archival records

Ability to draft maps and analyze spatial associations in ArcGIS Pro

A valid California driver's license