Under the general direction of the Museum's Director, and with guidance from UCLA's Chancellor's Designee on Repatriation the NAGPRA Repatriation Coordinator and Curator of Native American Cultures serves as the campus's designated authority under the University of California Native American Cultural Affiliation and Repatriation Policy ("UC Policy"). Develops tribal relationships that acknowledge and respect a Tribe's sovereignty, cultural protocols, and cultural and religious practices and knowledge. Works across campus departments to achieve the university's goals around the timely and respectful return of Native American ancestors and cultural items. Ensures the university is compliant with all aspects of NAGPRA, CalNAGPRA and the UC Policy. In addition, the position manages and organizes the Fowler Museum's Native American collections and associated documentation. Contributes to the development of exhibitions related to Native American cultures. Seeks grant funds to support repatriation and collaborative community projects. Supervises the Archeological Collections Manager (who supervises a repatriation team including two leads, student employees, and interns) an archivist, and others needed to meet compliance requirements.
Percentage of Time:
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100
Shift Start:
8:00 am
Shift End:
5:00 pm
Qualifications for Position
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Qualifications
Required/Preferred
Working knowledge of the field of Museum Studies, American Indian Studies, and Anthropology.
Required
Familiarity with material culture from California and Native America.
Required
Expert knowledge and experience in Repatriation laws and policies
Required
Demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining partnerships with Tribes and Indigenous communities.
Required
MA or equivalent experience with specialization in either Museum Studies, American Indian Studies, Art, History, or a related field preferred
Required
Working knowledge of FileMaker, Microsoft Office products, and ability to maintain a digital data management system.
Required
Demonstrated ability to supervise staff, students and volunteers, and to coordinate activities with other staff members.
Required
Excellent skills in written and spoken communication.
Required
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs routinely
Required
Demonstrated collaborative experience with Tribes and Indigenous communities
Required
Ability to work with materials (feathers, fur, hair, fibers, natural dyes, etc.) that may aggravate allergies.
Required
Ability to work efficiently and accurately, and to be responsive to an often challenging production environment; ability to work effectively on many projects simultaneously
Required
Working knowledge of Federal and State laws that affect Native American communities.
Required
Ability to communicate clearly, productively, cooperatively, diplomatically, and respectfully in the professional environment.
Required
Ability to organize time, set priorities and perform effectively under pressure or deadlines
Required
Excellent fine manual skills, patience, and attention to detail.
Required
Additional Posting Information
Bargaining Unit:
99-Policy Covered
Application Deadline:
08-04-2023
External Posting Date:
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