Repatriation and Tribal Collaborations Coordinator

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The IRD for this job is: 12-11-2024

ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ

UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

Under the leadership of the Vice Chancellor for Research, the Office of Research has primary responsibility for research policy, planning and administration of the UC Santa Cruz Research enterprise. The Office of Research (OR) supports the research community through five units: the Office of Sponsored Projects, Research Development, the Office of Research Compliance Administration, the Innovation & Business Engagement HUB and the Office of Research Business & Operations

This unit supports campus research by ensuring compliance with federal and state requirements including the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), and developing tribal relations for collaborations with UC Santa Cruz partners.

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Chancellor and the Vice Chancellor for Research (the Campus Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) Campus Designee), through the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research Administration, the Repatriation and Tribal Collaborations Coordinator is the official campus point of contact for tribes and tribal members concerning collaborations on all matter related to NAGPRA and California Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (CalNAGPRA). This responsibility includes consultation, repatriation, disposition, and access to Native American and Native Hawaiian human remains and cultural items. The Repatriation Coordinator is responsible for ensuring UC Santa Cruz adheres to and complies with UC Office of the President's (UCOP's) Native American Cultural Affiliation and Repatriation Policy and all associated state and federal laws.

The Coordinator will lead cultural affiliation determinations in consultation with tribal partners, manage administrative aspects of the UC Santa Cruz NAGPRA program, engage with and educate campus partners, and deliver professional and public presentations on NAGPRA compliance. Manage the UC Santa Cruz NAGPRA- and CalNAGPRA-eligible collections in compliance with UC Policy and federal curation standards and in consultation with tribal representatives.

The Coordinator will develop and implement an outreach program to proactively engage Native American communities around both NAGPRA and collaborative research activities. Serve as primary resource and campus expert for staff and faculty regarding tribal relations and appropriate interactions for research collaborations.

The Coordinator must have an in-depth, demonstrated understanding of and direct experience with: (a) tribal consultation practices and processes, b) initiating, building and maintaining positive working relationships with tribes and tribal members and (c) NAGPRA and CalNAGPRA. Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Budgeted Salary: $105,000 - $115,000/year. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience.
Under California law, the University of California, Santa Cruz is required to post a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The salary shown above is the budgeted amount the University reasonably expects to pay and the salary extended should not exceed this posted amount.

Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits

Schedule Information:

• Full-time, Fixed
• Percentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per Week
• Days of the Week: Mon-Fri
• Shift Includes: Day

Employee Classification: Career appointment

Job End Date: 3 years from hire date, with possibility of extension

Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus. This position requires on-campus work and may be considered for hybrid work, subject to the terms of a telecommuting agreement and dependent on the needs of the research community. While telecommuting, the employee is responsible for ensuring a worksite environment suitable for accomplishing their regular job duties during scheduled hours of work and, if applicable, arranging for dependent care just as they would if they were working in person at a UCSC worksite.

Union Representation: Non-Represented

Job Code Classification: 004341 (EXEC ADVISOR 3)

Travel: Never or Rarely

JOB DUTIES

30% - Tribal Relations

• Form and maintain relationships with the designated Tribal Representatives, Tribal Historic Preservation Officers, and/or other representatives or organizations and engages in formal consultation that reflects the principles and characteristics as described in UC Native American Cultural Affiliation and Repatriation Policy.
• Partner and collaborate with other campus departments to foster UC Santa Cruz/Native American relationships.
• As appropriate, partner with others to support faculty, student and researcher outreach and connecting tribal partners with campus resources. Provide guidance in establishing partnerships.
• Initiate consultations with those authorized by tribal governments to consult on the tribe's behalf concerning repatriation, responding to information requests, and broader research collaboration opportunities.

30% - Coordinate NAGPRA program activities

• Oversee, report to, coordinate with and make recommendations to the UC Santa Cruz research policy leadership.
• Review, analyze, and synthesize available data from scientific, anthropological, historic, and traditional forms of knowledge to inform cultural affiliation determinations.
• Manage administrative aspects of NAGPRA program which may include developing strategic work plan, supervising students, drafting reports, and overseeing related budget.
• Manage special projects including developing and maintaining a UC Santa Cruz NAGPRA web resources; identifying and applying for grants to support the NAGPRA program; engaging with and educating campus partners; and delivering professional and public presentations on the UC Santa Cruz NAGPRA compliance program
• Manage the UC Santa Cruz NAGPRA- and CalNAGPRA-eligible collections, maintain current and accurate digital catalog records of collections, ensure that repository space is developed that meets UC Policy and federal curation standards, and consult with tribal representatives on culturally appropriate storage in compliance with federal curation standards.

20% - Collaboration

• Collaborate with appropriate UC Santa Cruz administrators/leadership, legal counsel, UC UCOP administrators, and tribal leaders on matters related to collaborations, program development, and repatriation.
• Negotiate directly with mid- to high-level stakeholders at various UC locations, public agencies, tribal groups and the community to develop solutions.
• Manage and develop administrative compliance and executive advice on NAGPRA, CalNAGPRA and the UC Policy on Native American Cultural Affiliation and Repatriation matters, and serves as the campus point of contact to receive any and all NAGPRA/CalNAGPRA related inquiries or reports from tribes, the UC campus community, or others.

20% - Administrative and Policy Support

• Maintain proper documentation of correspondence, consultations, loans, transfers, federal and state notices, inventories, summaries, and determinations regarding cultural affiliation, repatriation, or disposition
• Ensure UC Santa Cruz complies with all administrative and reporting requirements in the UC Native American Cultural Affiliation and Repatriation Policy. Reviews existing policies and advocates for changes as needed.
• Develop and implement relevant campus policies governing the management of cultural items and human remains.
• Establish and make recommendations to new UC Santa Cruz NAGPRA Implementation Committee.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience and/or training.
• Experience working with American Indian/Alaska Native/Indigenous populations including a demonstrated understanding of tribal consultation practices and processes.
• Proven ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential issues that require independent judgment, strict discretion, and confidentiality.
• Ability to create relationships and network with tribal community members, agencies, potential partners, University administration, faculty, staff, and students.
• Strong skills in short and long range planning, program and project management, facilitation and collaboration.
• Strong ability to coach, facilitate and influence people at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership in creating a climate of trust and respect with tribal communities. Ability to foster cooperative relationships with tribal community members and co-workers as a member or leader of a workgroup.
• Proven ability to research, analyze and prepare executive-level documents, reports, and summaries.
• Excellent written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to compose error-free, concise, well-organized, and unambiguous prose to communicate complex information and findings to a variety of audiences
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of UC Native American Cultural Affiliation and Repatriation Policy. Knowledge and understanding of the federal Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act and its accompanying regulations.
• Experience handling, curating, and/or managing archeological or cultural collections, including digital records of collections.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced degree preferred.
• Knowledge of California Native American cultures and history.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check.
• Ability to work long periods of time at a computer with or without accommodation.
• The selected candidate will be required to work primarily on campus, with periods of remote work possible based on operational needs. If a hybrid work schedule is confirmed, the selected candidate must be able to work successfully from a home/remote office and be able to fulfill the requirements of the UCSC telecommuting agreement.
• Selected candidate will be required to complete training within established time frames as directed including UC compliance training.
• This position requires on-campus work and may be considered for hybrid work, subject to the terms of a telecommuting agreement and dependent on the needs of the research community. While telecommuting, the employee is responsible for ensuring a worksite environment suitable for accomplishing their regular job duties during scheduled hours of work and, if applicable, arranging for dependent care just as they would if they were working in person at a UCSC worksite.
• The University of California has implemented a Vaccination Policy covering all employees. Employees, including new hires, are required to comply with any applicable policies relating to the University of California vaccine program.

SAFETY STATEMENT

All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY

EEO/AA

The University of California is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.

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