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NAGPRA Assistant
Under the direction of the NAGPRA Program and Archaeological Collections Manager at the Fowler Museum at UCLA, the NAGPRA Assistant(s) will carry out duties to support the daily implementation of NAGPRA (Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act), CalNAGPRA, and the UC Policy on Cultural Affiliation and Repatriation. In support of the NAGPRA and archaeological collections team, this position will include working with archaeological and ethnographic collections, collections-related research, working with various databases and documentation, handling confidential information, and searching campus spaces for NAGPRA materials. The NAGPRA Assistant completes work in accordance with professional standard museum ethics and best practices. Accepts projects from the NAGPRA Program and Archaeological Collections Manager. Discusses project goals with supervisor regularly. In the absence of supervisor, accepts counsel and direction from Repatriation Coordinator and Curator of Native American Cultures, NAGPRA/CalNAGPRA Administrative Manager, Director of Collections and Registration, Deputy Director, and Museum Director.
Salary & Compensation
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Qualifications
- At least 1 year of previous experience in a museum collections or repository environment (Required)
- Working knowledge of museum related regulations, especially the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act and CalNAGPRA (Preferred)
- Demonstrated experience working with Indigenous communities (Preferred)
- Excellent oral and written communication skills (Required)
- Ability to work in a team setting (Required)
- Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully in a professional environment (Required)
- Proficient in Adobe Acrobat, PowerPoint, MS Word and Excel (Required)
- Ability to lift 40 lbs or more on a regular basis (Required)
- Excellent attention to detail (Required)
- Ability to organize time, set priorities and perform effectively under deadline (Required)
- Skill in museum object handling (Preferred)
- Proficient in FileMakerPro (Preferred)
- Experience working with museum content management systems (Preferred)
Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in Anthropology, Museum Studies, American Indian Studies, Archaeology, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience (Required)
Special Conditions for Employment
- Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
- Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
Schedule
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Union/Policy Covered
RX-Research Support Professionals
Complete Position Description
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Campus Requisition #:
10343
UC Payroll Title:
MUSEUM SCI AST
Department:
FOWLER MUSEUM AT UCLA
Appointment Type:
2 - Staff: Career
Anticipated Hiring Pay Scale:
$28.57 to $29.79/ hour
- Full Salary Range:
USD $27.74/Hr. - USD $33.10/Hr.
Onsite | Remote | Hybrid Type:
Fully Onsite
Department Location:
621 Charles E Young Dr S Life Sciences Building
Full or Part Time:
Full Time
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