NAGPRA/CalNAGPRA Repatriation Coordinator

Job No: 536819; 3/5/2024 REVISED

NAGPRA/CalNAGPRA REPATRIATION COORDINATOR

California State University, Los Angeles, invites applications for the above Administrator I position.

The University : California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) is one of 23 campuses within the California State University system. The University is the premier comprehensive public university in the heart of Los Angeles. We offer nationally recognized programs and our faculty have a strong commitment to scholarship, research, creative pursuits, and service.

As a federally recognized Hispanic-serving (HSI) and Asian-American, Native American, and Pacific Islander-serving institution (AANAPISI), Cal State LA recognizes the transformative power of education and embraces its duty to identify and serve the needs of all of its students. The University is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff can thrive.

The Position : California State University, Los Angeles is seeking a NAGPRA/CalNAGPRA Repatriation Coordinator (Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act) to assist with facilitating the University's compliance with Federal and State NAGPRA and CalNAGPRA legislation, including the recently implemented California Assembly Bills: AB275 and AB389. The Repatriation Coordinator will work with the President's Designee, assisting with the University's good faith efforts to repatriate ancestral human remains and cultural items in a respectful and timely manner. In a collaborative process, the incumbent will help draft and develop policies and procedures to support the goals of the project; manage production and/or updates of preliminary inventories, summaries, consultations, and claims in collaboration with faculty and staff; create and maintain a database of Cal State LA's Native American collections; assist with maintenance and upkeep of the collections' storage and curational facility and continued curation of collections as needed; provide collections information, updates, developments, and progress to the campus NAGPRA committee; draft external communication and reports in coordination with the President's Designee and faculty coordinators, including an annual affirmation and inventory of NAGPRA and CalNAGPRA repatriation efforts; and assist with preparing and submitting NAGPRA and CalNAGPRA compliance documents. Additional responsibilities include: develop and maintain a tracking database and proper documentation of all correspondence, consultations, Federal and State notices, inventories, summaries and determinations regarding cultural affiliation, repatriation, or disposition; develop a NAGPRA website for Cal State LA; identify and apply for grants to support the repatriation process for Native American tribal communities for their travel and expenses; facilitate the transmittal of collections’ documents to tribal communities; and remain current on NAGPRA and CalNAGPRA legislation and regulations.

Required Qualifications & Experience : A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Anthropology, Museum Studies, Native American Studies, Historic Preservation, or other related field. The incumbent must have administrative experience, including supervising staff and project/program management; experience establishing goals and workload priorities and following tasks through to successful completion; and working with Federally and non-Federally recognized tribes, preferably California Native American Tribes. The incumbent must have knowledge of procedures for compliance with the Federal Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA- 25 U.S.C. §§ 3001-13) and its accompanying regulations (43 C.F.R. §§ I0.1-.17) as well as relevant State legislation including CalNAGPRA (AB978) and its amendments (i.e., AB275, AB389). The incumbent must have highly skilled communication and interpersonal skills to interact with a diverse group of individuals to secure and/or provide information to clarify situations and resolve problems; to communicate clearly and professionally; and to develop and sustain collegial working relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds and perspectives. The incumbent must have the ability to work effectively with Native American communities, preferably with California Native American Tribes and tribal communities, including engaging in genuine tribal consultation and recognition of Tribal sovereignty; interpret archival data (e.g., archaeological field notes) to determine presence of burials and cultural items as defined under NAGPRA; proficient in MS Office Suite Programs, including Teams, Excel, and/or other database programs and data management systems (e.g., Access); meticulous attention to detail; and to establish and maintain professional and cooperative working relationships with administrators, faculty, and staff. The incumbent must have a demonstrated interest and/or ability to work in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. The incumbent must have a valid CA Driver License or eligibility to obtain one within a reasonable time upon hire. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the California State University. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University employees who may apply for the position.

California State University, Los Angeles, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.

California State University, Los Angeles, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.

As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Desired Qualifications :Master's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Cultural Resources Management, Anthropology, Archaeology, Native American Studies, or History of Native American people. Demonstrated experience with collection management best practices and standards; work with archaeological collections and associated archival records; with establishing and building working relationships with tribal communities, including culturally respectful and appropriate guidelines issued by tribal nations and/or their official designees of record; and supervising staff and project/program management. Familiarity with current literature relating to anthropology, archaeology, Native American cultures of North America and the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and pertinent State laws. Knowledge of CSU processes, protocols, and procedures. Ability to communicate and adhere to tribal requests regarding the care and storage of ancestral human remains and cultural items.

Compensation : Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Salary range is $3,938 - $11,703/monthly. A comprehensive benefits package is provided.

Appointment : The Administrator I appointment will be made under the guidelines for management and supervisory employees of the California State University. All rights and benefits associated with this appointment are governed by the Management Personnel Plan. This is a temporary position, annually renewable, if needed.

Closing Date : Review of applications will begin on March 19, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled; however, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received. A completed online Cal State University, Los Angeles employment application is required. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

This position is a "designated position" in the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting this position is required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.

In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, California State University, Los Angeles is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. To that end, all qualified individuals will receive equal consideration without regard to economic status, race, ethnicity, color, religion, disability, national origin or cultural background, political views, sex or sexual orientation, gender, or other personal characteristics or beliefs.

Candidates must demonstrate ability and/or interest in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. Certain positions require fingerprinting. The University actively encourages qualified minorities, women and persons with a disability to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete the employment process and (b) perform essential job functions when this does not cause an undue hardship. We are an Equal Opportunity/Title IX Employer.

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Advertised: Mar 05 2024 Pacific Standard Time
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