Working Title: NAGPRA Assistant
Classification Title: ASA I
Posting Details
Priority Application Deadline: Wednesday, July 16th @ 11:55pm PST
Hiring Preference
Eligible on-campus applicants in California State University Employees Union (CSUEU) Bargaining Units 2,5,7, and 9 will be given first consideration in the recruitment.
Position Summary
The NAGPRA Assistant will aid the NAGPRA team with actions necessary for the University's compliance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act and CalNAGPRA. The position assists with cataloging and inventorying NAGPRA/CalNAGPRA-related collections and works collaboratively to conduct compliance and repatriation activities. Duties may include: creating and maintaining documents and inventories related to the archaeological and ethnographic collections, writing site summaries, reviewing repatriation documents, assisting with consultations, and communicating with tribal representatives and other involved parties.
FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime compensation)
Recruitment Type: Temporary (annually renewable)
Work Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
Sacramento State is committed to fulfilling the University’s responsibilities under NAGPRA and CalNAGPRA. Repatriation activities at Sacramento State are led by a core NAGPRA staff under the Office of Tribal Affairs with oversight by the Office of the President and the NAGPRA Implementation Committee.
Entry to this classification requires fundamental written and oral communication skills, including a sound foundation in English grammar, spelling, and punctuation; an ability to understand standard office procedures; an ability to operate standard office equipment; an ability to learn office technology systems; an ability to perform basic mathematical calculations; and typing and keyboard skills.
These entry qualifications would normally be obtained through completion of a high school program or its equivalent and some experience in an office environment.
1. Working knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
2. Ability to use standard office equipment and computer software packages
3. Ability to identify and solve standard problems and refer more complex problems to appropriate staff.
4. Ability to perform basic mathematical functions.
5. Fundamental writing and presentation skills to effectively communicate standard information.
6. Ability to respond to routine inquiries and explain standard policies and procedures to others.
7. Knowledge of Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and CalNAGPRA
legislation.
8. Knowledge of museum standards and procedures.
9. Knowledge of archaeological methodologies and material culture.
10. Ability to use standard office software packages (e.g. Microsoft Office), with the ability to maintain databases
using Microsoft Access.
11. Experience with following policies and procedures regarding sensitive data and maintaining confidentiality.
12. Demonstrated ability to multi-task and good organizational skills
13. Ability to work independently
14. Good interpersonal skills to work with a diverse population
15. Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and
constituents including faculty, students, staff, and members of the community.
16. Bachelor's degree in Anthropology, Museum Studies, Native American Studies or related field.
17. At least two years of archaeological field and/or laboratory experience.
18. Experience with preparing NAGPRA and CalNAGPRA supporting documentation.
19. Experience with additional skill sets necessary for creating NAGPRA and CalNAGPRA inventories and
collections management, such as experience with Geographic Information Systems, Adobe Access databases,
human osteology, archaeological object identifications, determining land ownership, and other archival
research.
20. Knowledge of the California prehistoric and ethnographic record.
21. Experience working with Native American communities.
Documents Needed to Apply
Resume and cover letter.
Failure to upload required documentation may result in disqualification.
About Sacramento State
Sacramento State is located in the heart of California’s capital city, five miles from State Capitol. The lush, 300-acre campus is situated along the American River, close to numerous bike trails and other recreational areas. Sacramento, also known as the “Farm-to-Fork Capital,” is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in the country, with a population of half of a million. Sacramento State is a Hispanic and AANAPISI serving institution with about 31,000 students coming not only from the Greater Sacramento Region, but also from across the state, country, and world. Our 1,800 faculty and 1,500 staff are committed to meeting our mission:
“As California’s capital university, we transform lives by preparing students to lead, serve, and succeed. Sacramento State will be a welcoming, caring, and inclusive leader in education, innovation, and engagement.” As the regional hub of higher education, Sacramento State is dedicated to learning and student success; teaching, research, scholarship and creative activity; justice, diversity, equity and inclusion; resource development and sustainability; dedicated community engagement, and wellness and safety.
As evidenced by the values embedded in our Hornet Honor Code, Sacramento State is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all faculty, staff, students, and guests are welcome and valued. Our commitment is more than simply ensuring that our campus is free from bias and discrimination, but is one devoted to celebrating many diverse identities, life experiences, and perspectives that enrich our community, teaching and learning.
To learn more about why you should join the Hornet Family, please visit the Why Sac State? page.
Equal Employment Opportunity
California State University, Sacramento is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States.
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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), the current Annual Security Report (ASR) is available for viewing at https://www.csus.edu/clery. The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Sacramento State for the last three (3) calendar years. Paper copies are available upon request from the Office of Clery Compliance & Training by emailing clery@csus.edu.
Under the Clery Act, this position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) depending upon the role on campus and/or job duties. If this position is identified by the Director of Clery Compliance & Training as a CSA position, you will be notified via email and will be assigned the appropriate training in CSU Learn.
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Out of State Employment
Sacramento State University, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees (up)on 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.
Eligibility Verification
Candidate must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. California State University, Sacramento is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (ie. H-1-B Visa).
Note to Applicants:
Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview unless required by collective bargaining agreement.