Job Title

NAGPRA/CalNAGPRA Repatriation Project Specialist

Classification

Administrative Analyst/Specialist Exempt I

AutoReqId

553576

Department

Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs Operations

Division

Vice President, Academic Affairs

Salary Range

Classification Range 5,274 - $7,684 per month

(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $5,274 - $5,597 per month)

Appointment Type

Temporary

Time Base

Full Time

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; occasional early morning, evening and/or weekend hours. This is a temporary position to end on or before June 30, 2027, with a possibility of renewal on an annual basis if funds and/or program needs exist.

About CSUF

Standing on 241 acres in the heart of Southern California, Cal State Fullerton was founded in 1957 and has grown to serve more than 43,000 students. As a leading campus of the California State University system, the University serves as both an intellectual and cultural hub for the region and a driving force in workforce and economic development.

We are dedicated to student success through innovative, high-impact educational experiences and robust support programs. Equally, we invest in the growth of our staff, faculty, and administrators through orientations, training opportunities, and ongoing professional development.

As a member of the Titan Community, you’ll have access to a wide range of campus resources and experiences—including the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, the Arboretum and Botanical Garden, cultural performances at the Clayes Performing Arts Center, Titan Athletics events, the Titan Recreation Center, and our Employee Wellness Program.

Job Summary

It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as we are an in demand comprehensive University that is driven to shape the future of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students, faculty, staff, and administrators who uphold values of inclusive excellence, free speech, and an environment free from discrimination. We are continuously seeking individuals from various career disciplines that share the University’s mission and core values. We warmly welcome you to consider joining the Titan Community where minds expand and opportunities flourish.  

About the Position: 

The Office of the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA) plans and manages all academic and instructional resources that support the teaching, scholarship, and research mission of Cal State Fullerton. The office strives to serve as a central resource for the campus community, ensuring quality academic programming and fostering partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders to promote and support faculty and student success. The Office of the Provost achieves this by empowering faculty, staff, administrators, and students with the knowledge and support necessary so that we can each carry out our individual roles in fulfilling our university’s mission. We seek an exceptional individual to join our Operations team as the NAGPRA/CalNAGPRA Repatriation Project Specialist (Administrative Analyst/Specialist Exempt I). The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Under the general direction of the University’s CalNAGPRA Repatriation Coordinator, the Repatriation Project Specialist will support the process of fulfilling CSUF’s NAGPRA and CalNAGPRA compliance responsibilities. The NAGPRA/CalNAGPRA Repatriation Project Specialist will assist the CalNAGPRA Repatriation Coordinator with all tasks required to complete expeditious repatriation of Native American ancestral remains and cultural items housed at CSUF in a manner respectful of Tribal sovereignty and cultural practices. Conducting in-depth review on university collections and prepare complete and accurate summaries of relevant information for use in consultation including reviewing, analyzing, and synthesizing available data from scientific, anthropological, historic, and traditional forms of knowledge to inform cultural affiliation determinations. Reconstructing and documenting provenance and provenience of collection items when records are incomplete. Assisting in fulfilling records requests including ensuring accurate accounting of documents and scanning archival documentation to increase accessibility when relevant. Other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university and/or the equivalent training and administrative work experience involving the study, analysis, evaluation, development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices, or programs plus two years of related experience.

Working knowledge of and the ability to apply standard theories, principles, practices, and techniques applicable to the program or administrative specialty to develop conclusions and make recommendations. Thorough knowledge of policies, procedures, and outside regulations pertaining to the applicable program or administrative specialty. Working knowledge of operational and fiscal analysis and techniques. Ability to take initiative and plan, organize, coordinate, and perform work in various situations where numerous and diverse demands are involved. Skilled in research, development, and evaluation of policies and programs. Ability to collect, evaluate, and interpret data to develop sound conclusions and make appropriate recommendations. Expertise investigating and analyzing problems with broad administrative impact and implications. Ability to anticipate problems and address them proactively. Demonstrated ability to effectively interpret, organize, and present information and ideas in written or presentation form. Ability to train others on new skills and procedures and provide lead work direction.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.  

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor or master’s degree in Anthropology, Native American Studies, Museum Studies, or a related field. Direct experience working on NAGPRA compliance may substitute in lieu of a degree. Experience working with archaeological methods and archaeological collections. Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential issues and act with a high degree of cultural sensitivity.

Knowledge of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) (25 U.S.C. § 3001-13) legislation and its implementing regulations (43 C.F.R. § 10.1-.17) as well as CalNAGPRA legislation (AB 275). Willingness to respect and defer to Tribal preferences and guidance regarding respectfully handling sensitive cultural items. Excellent research, writing, organizational, and time management skills. Ability to establish goals, workload priorities, and to follow through to successful completion. Ability to work efficiently, accurately, and effectively on many projects simultaneously. Demonstrated ability to maintain detailed, accurate, and orderly records. Experience using Collection Space (Cspace) or other museum databases.

Knowledge of acceptable museum practices and standards for collections care, collections management, and documentation methods for collections. Experience working in cultural resources management and knowledge of standard archaeological field practices and documentation. Experience working with archival records. Ability to draft maps and analyze spatial associations in ArcGIS Pro.

License/Certifications

A valid California driver’s license.

Special Working Conditions

Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator

This position may involve repetitive movements including pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, crouching, regularly lifting, moving materials up to 40 lbs., and the use of push carts. A small amount of travel may be required.

Additional Information

California State University, Fullerton is committed to fostering an environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. We welcome individuals ready to make an impact on student and staff success to apply and become part of the Titan Community. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

Cal State Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination based on regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or any other protected status.

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.

The person holding this position is considered a general mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirement outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017.

Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.

If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant position.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.  

Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration. 
 
California State University, Fullerton is not currently sponsoring any new H-1B petitions for staff, management, or faculty positions.

Effective October 1, 2025, the California State University (CSU) will implement a salary step structure for CSUEU-represented employees in bargaining units 2, 5, 7, and 9. This position may be subject to changes resulting from this implementation, in alignment with the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.

Hiring Preference

On-Campus CSUEU Employees