General Information
| Job Description | MUSEUM SCI | Working Title | NAGPRA Project Specialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 009723 | Grade | |
| Department Name | University Library - D01090 | Department Head | Steven Mandeville-Gamble |
| Supervisor | Steven Mandeville-Gamble | Effective Date | 09/06/2021 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
|---|---|---|
| 004922 | STDT 1 | 0.49 |
Department Custom Scope
| The NAGPRA (Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act) Project Specialist reports to the University Librarian who is the University administrator assigned responsibility for facilitating the daily implementation of NAGPRA (Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act) and CalNAGPRA, especially as amended by AB 275, and curatorial projects in compliance with the related regulations in support of the UCR Chancellor?s Designee and the UCR NAGPRA Repatriation Coordinator. The Specialist also has a dotted reporting line to the NAGPRA Repatriation Coordinator and the UCR NAGPRA Collection manager. The Project Specialist has four broad areas of responsibility: 1. Assisting the UCR Repatriation Coordinator in all aspects of the work of consulting with tribes, setting up meetings, managing all required documentation, producing the official NAGPRA/CalNAGPRA preliminary inventories, inventories, summaries, submitting the formal NAGPRA and CalNAGPRA notices, and complying with the requirements of AB 275, especially in regards to producing new inventories of all of the Native American collections, both archaeological and non-archaeological, held by the University of California, Riverside; 2. In consultation with the University Librarian, oversee the return of all of the human remains and - as time permits ? non-human samples from the UCR Radiocarbon Laboratory Collection to the responsible institutions; 3. Assisting the Director of the Archaeological Research Unit in inventorying the Native American artifacts in the UCR Anthropology collections; 4. Collaborating with the Special Collections and University Archives in the inventorying of all of the Native American archives, artwork, and artifacts from the Costo Library of the American Indian and other Native American collections held by the UCR Library. The Project Specialist is responsible for reviewing, analyzing and synthesizing available data from scientific, anthropological, historic, and traditional forms of knowledge to inform cultural affiliation determinations and ensure compliance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act in consultation with the Repatriation Coordinator, the Chancellor?s Designee, and the UCR NAGPRA Committee. The Project Specialist will work in tandem with the University Archivist who will arrange and describe the records of the UCR Radiocarbon Laboratory and the predecessor laboratories whose records and samples had been transferred to UCR upon the closure of those earlier laboratories, including the University of Chicago Radiocarbon Laboratory files and samples of Willard Libby, the UCLA Radiocarbon Laboratory Records and Samples, UCSD Radiocarbon Laboratory Records and Samples, in addition to the UCR Radiocarbon Laboratory Records and Samples proper. The NAGPRA Project Specialist will communicate with and negotiate the return of samples from the UCR Radiocarbon Laboratory Records and Samples to the responsible institutions or independent researchers who had sent the samples to the UCR Radiocarbon Laboratory or its predecessor institutions. If the samples are non-human and not covered by either NAGPRA or CalNAGPRA, the NAGPRA Project Coordinator can arrange with the responsible institution or researcher destruction in lieu of return of the materials following all appropriate federal, state, and local regulations for the disposal of such remains. This appointment will end May 1, 2023 with the possibility of extension based on funding and operational needs to complete the project. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's degree in Anthropology, Native American Studies, History, Museum Studies or a related field. | Preferred |
| Ph.D. in a related area. | Preferred |
| Bachelor's degree in Anthropology, Native American Studies, History, Museum Studies or a related field. | Required |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 1 year working of experience in curatorial work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. | Required |
| Experience working with data software management. | Preferred |
| Experience working with archival records. | Preferred |
| Experience working with culturally sensitive artifacts. | Required |
| Experience working with archaeological methods and archaeological collections. | Required |
| Experience identifying and documenting human remains. | Required |
| Experience with Microsoft Suite Programs; with an emphasis in Word & Excel. | Required |
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
| NAGPRA Collections Management: Identification & Documentation of Human Remains The NAGPRA Project Coordinator will provide direction and general oversight on the human remains and collections documentation efforts and generate relevant reports including NAGPRA Inventories and Federal Register Notices of Inventory Completion. Identify, classify and catalog unmodified faunal remains in order to identify previously undocumented human remains. Reviews, analyzes and synthesizes available data from scientific, anthropological, historic, and traditional forms of knowledge to inform cultural affiliation determinations. Organizes, documents and inventories such materials under university control. Provides leadership and direction to NAGPRA Project student assistants to ensure coordinated efforts. | 60 |
| Analysis and Recommendations The NAGPRA Project Coordinator will make recommendations to the Committee regarding identification of cultural items and human remains, determination of cultural affiliation, repatriation or disposition of such items, and other relevant decisions, document the basis for such recommendations, and other duties as assigned in support of the Committee's responsibilities. Makes recommendations to the UCR NAGPRA Committee regarding identification of cultural items and human remains, determination of cultural affiliation, repatriation or disposition of such items, and other relevant decisions. Documents the basis for such recommendations. Prepares directives, regulations, technical guidance, and other instructions for issuance to the Committee. | 25 |
| Reporting, Policy Development & Administrative Support The NAGPRA Project Specialist will occasionally be required to courier human remains from the UCR Radiocarbon Laboratory Collection to the responsible institutions or individual researchers or from the UCR NAGPRA Collection to the appropriate tribal representatives as outlined by the tribe to which the human remains are being repatriated. The NAGPRA Project Coordinator will also implement procedures to ensure compliance with NAGPRA and CalNAGPRA, as well as, appropriate treatment of all Native American/Alaskan/Hawaiian human remains and cultural items within UCR control. Maintains tracking, reporting and filing of NAGPRA correspondence records and Federal Register Notices of Inventory Completion. Develop and implement relevant campus policies governing the management of cultural items and human remains. Manage administrative aspects of NAGPRA Program including developing strategic work plan, supervising and managing staff, and developing and overseeing project budget. Other duties as assigned in support of the UCR NAGPRA Committee's responsibilities. | 15 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Knowledge of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) legislation and compliance. | Required |
| Ability to work collaboratively and communicate in clear, professional, and sensitive manner. | Required |
| Ability to establish goals, workload priorities, and to follow through to successful completion. | Required |
Special Requirements & Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
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| Shift Work (hours outside standard Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM work hours) | Required |
| Occasional travel for university related business meetings, conferences and/or professional development. | Required |
| Must have have the ability to lift/move materials weighing up to 40 lbs. | Required |
| Must have the ability to work a flexible work schedule. | Required |
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| Campus |
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: Yes |