NAGPRA Repatriation Coordinator, Research Technician II, Temporary

at  California State University

Job no: 538571
Work type: Staff
Location: Sonoma
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Administrative, Temporary, Full Time, Telecommute eligible (work onsite as scheduled and/or as requested and telecommute as scheduled)
Position Description

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to and under general supervision of the Associate Vice President for Academic Resources and working closely with the Director of Tribal Relations (Director) and the Sonoma State Anthropological Studies Center (ASC), the NAGPRA Repatriation Coordinator (RC) coordinates Sonoma State University’s compliance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and the California Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (CalNAGPRA). In collaboration with the Director of Tribal Relations, the RC ensures Sonoma State meets repatriation deadlines and requirements and adheres to federal, state, system, and campus repatriation policies and processes and is responsible for repatriation collections, contacts and correspondence. In addition, the incumbent performs technical research work of average difficulty, compiles and analyzes research data related to various requests, and assists in the supervision of technical and clerical assistants.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires the equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university and two years of progressively responsible experience in technical research or statistical work in the collection, compilation, and analysis of data. Additional experience which has demonstrated that the incumbent has acquired and successfully applied the knowledge and abilities delineated above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. A bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, Environmental Studies, Ethnic Studies, Native American Studies, History (with a focus in California), Museum Studies, Law, or Sociology or related field preferred. Experience working with Tribal nations on NAGPRA and respectfully handling ancestral remains and cultural items is strongly preferred. A minimum of one year of experience with collections management best practices and storage facilities is highly preferred. An understanding of federal and state NAGPRA regulations and CSU policies and procedures and knowledge of AB 275 and 389 is highly preferred. Project management experience is also desirable. Intermediate proficiency with computers, Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.) required.

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