Job No. 539386 NAGPRA/CalNAGPRA Repatriation Coordinator

CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Administrator I

FT/PT: Full-time

PAY PLAN:  12-month

WORKPLACE TYPE:  Telecommute eligible (work onsite as scheduled and/or as requested and telecommute as scheduled)

ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $5,834 - $7,084

• However, offer amount will be commensurate with candidate’s experience, education, skills, and training.

CSU CLASSIFICATION SALARY RANGE: $3,938 - $11,703

PAY BASIS:  Monthly

BENEFITS:  CSUB offers a best-in-class benefit package for eligible employees that includes an array of medical plans, choice of dental plans, vision coverage, retirement participation in CalPERS, CSU tuition waiver, up to 24 vacation days per year, sick leave with unlimited accrual, 14 paid holidays per year and more!  See our benefits website for additional information.

CANDIDATES ELIGIBLE TO APPLY:

Open to all qualified applicants

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:

FOR PRIORITY CONSIDERATION, applications must be received by May 16, 2024; however, the position will remain open until filled.

POSITION PURPOSE:  Under the administrative direction of the Chief Diversity Officer & Special Assistant to the President, the NAGPRA/CalNAGPRA Repatriation Coordinator oversees the university's compliance with federal and state legislation, specifically the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act of 1990 (NAGPRA) and California Assembly Bills 275 and 389. Compliance with AB 275 and 389 entails a comprehensive multi-phase process involving inventory management, consultation with tribal entities, correspondence, site visitation, and ultimately the repatriation of curated collections to Native American tribes.

CSUB is dedicated to fostering a collaborative relationship with Native American Tribes to ensure the respectful and efficient repatriation of Ancestors and their cultural items. The NAGPRA/CalNAGPRA Repatriation Coordinator serves as a pivotal team member within the Division of Equity, Inclusion, and Compliance within the Office of the President, advocating for the ethical and legal repatriation of Native American human remains and cultural artifacts.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. NAGPRA/CalNAGPRA Compliance Oversight
   1. Ensure the university is compliant with all aspects of NAGPRA, Cal NAGPRA, CSU/campus policy, as well as any other guiding policy and practices.
   2. Assist with developing and implementing repatriation policies and procedures, regularly auditing practices to uphold federal and state repatriation laws.
   3. Collaborate closely with Chief Diversity Officer & Special Assistant to the President to interpret and apply relevant legislation, ensuring adherence to all regulatory requirements.
   4. Manage and secure storage and cataloging of repatriation-related documentation and artifacts, maintaining confidentiality and integrity of records.
   5. Prepare and provide updates and routine and ad hoc reports for the President, Chief Diversity Officer and campus leadership on progress, successes, and barriers to support program goals, transparency, and compliance; and the California State University and external entities as may be necessary.
   6. Develop and maintain proper documentation of correspondence, consultations, loans, transfers, federal and state notices, inventories, summaries, and determinations regarding cultural affiliation, repatriation, or disposition.
   7. Develop and maintain the CSUB NAGPRA website, ensuring accurate and up to date information.
   8. Work closely with the CSU NAGPRA Campus Coordinators Group and CSU Systemwide NAGPRA/CalNAGPRA Coordinator.
2. Repatriation Coordination
   1. Serve as the primary point of contact and liaison for Native American tribes seeking repatriation of ancestral remains and cultural items.
   2. Facilitate consultations and negotiations between CSUB and tribal representatives, ensuring respectful and transparent communication throughout the repatriation process.
   3. Coordinate comprehensive inventory and documentation of repatriation requests, including artifact descriptions, provenance data, and tribal affiliations.
   4. Oversee logistical aspects of repatriation efforts, including artifact transfer, transport arrangements, and compliance with legal and cultural protocols.
   5. Develop and maintain relationships with tribal representatives, fostering trust and collaboration to facilitate successful repatriation outcomes.