Collections Management Program Coordinator (Administrative Analyst/Specialist Non-Exempt)

San Diego State University • San Diego, CA

1d • $2,400 - $3,496 • Onsite

About The Position

San Diego State University is seeking a Collections Management Program Coordinator to support our NAGPRA (Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act)/Collections Management Program Director. This role offers the opportunity to lead day-to-day operations, guide student workers, and contribute to meaningful NAGPRA-related activities in a professional curation facility.

Requirements

• General knowledge and skills in the applicable administrative and/or program field with a foundational knowledge of public administration principles, practices, and methods.
• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent training and administrative work experience involving study, analysis, and/or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices, or programs.
• Experience working in a curation facility and handling cultural items.
• Experience working respectfully with groups with cultural affiliation with holdings and handling cultural items in a sensitive manner.
• Experience with digital archives and cataloging systems.
• Familiarity with federal and state NAGPRA regulations.
• Basic familiarity with Microsoft Office, Google applications, and geographic information systems (GIS).
• Must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Must satisfactorily complete a background check (including a criminal records check).

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day activities of NAGPRA/Collections Management Program and delegate tasks to graduate assistants and student workers.
• Assist Tribe-appointed representatives in conducting NAGPRA reviews of collections, prepare documentation for collections undergoing the NAGPRA process, and prepare collections for repatriation.
• Monitor all Collections Management facilities and practices to ensure curation standards are met.

Benefits

• 15 paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• CalPERS pension plan with retiree healthcare, and reciprocal agreements with other California public retirement systems, including the UC.
• Medical, dental, and vision options at low or no cost.
• CSU tuition fee waiver for employees and eligible dependents.
• FlexCash, life and disability insurance, legal and pet plans.
• Access to the library, campus events, employee groups, and volunteer and social activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level