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.
  • 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).

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.
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