Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) Coordinator
- Employer
- University at Buffalo
- Location
- Buffalo, New York, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Jan 17, 2025
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Business & Administrative Support, Other Business & Administrative Affairs
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Job Details
Posting Details
Position Information
Fiscal Year
2024-2025
Position Title
Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) Coordinator
Classification Title
Senior Staff Assistant
Department
Indigenous Studies
Posting Number
P240436
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/54783
Employer
State
Position Type
Professional Appointment Term
Term
Salary Grade
SL3
Posting Detail Information
Position Summary
The University at Buffalo seeks to hire a Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act ( NAGPRA ) coordinator who will represent University at Buffalo as the primary point of contact for NAGPRA implementation.
This individual will help ensure that UB is in compliance with NAGPRA legislation as revised in January 2024 by having a working understanding of the regulations to help UB interpret and implement the law. The NAGPRA Coordinator will report to a UB NAGPRA Implementation Committee and Indigenous Nations. This position will be a two-year appointment.
The successful candidate will possess the following:
Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. We support your growth and development through our career coaching and training department and we qualify as a public service loan forgiveness organization. Learn more about our benefit packages .
About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo .
University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Minimum Qualifications
A small amount of travel and occasional night and weekend work may be required
Salary Range
$60,000- $75,000
Additional Salary Information
Type
Full-Time
Campus
North Campus
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
All application materials should be submitted via UB Jobs. Application materials submitted directly to the posting contact will not be acknowledged and cannot be considered.
Additional Information
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
Is a background check required for this posting?
Yes
Background Check Notification
For non-internal applicants: a selected candidate will have to complete and pass a background check prior to appointment.
Contact Information
Contact's Name
Nicole Hayden
Contact's Pronouns
she/her/hers
Contact's Title
HR Specialist
Contact's Email
nhayden@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone
716-645-0729
Posting Dates
Posted
12/19/2024
Deadline for Internal Applicants
01/02/2025
Deadline for External Applicants
01/24/2025
Date to be filled
01/30/2025
References
Number of References Required
3
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant
For more information, click the "How to Apply" button.
Position Information
Fiscal Year
2024-2025
Position Title
Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) Coordinator
Classification Title
Senior Staff Assistant
Department
Indigenous Studies
Posting Number
P240436
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/54783
Employer
State
Position Type
Professional Appointment Term
Term
Salary Grade
SL3
Posting Detail Information
Position Summary
The University at Buffalo seeks to hire a Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act ( NAGPRA ) coordinator who will represent University at Buffalo as the primary point of contact for NAGPRA implementation.
This individual will help ensure that UB is in compliance with NAGPRA legislation as revised in January 2024 by having a working understanding of the regulations to help UB interpret and implement the law. The NAGPRA Coordinator will report to a UB NAGPRA Implementation Committee and Indigenous Nations. This position will be a two-year appointment.
The successful candidate will possess the following:
- Ability to plan, manage, and lead projects and establish strong collaborative relationships with Tribal Nations and campus partners.
- Follow the federally established process to track and analyze information, as well as prepare NAGPRA reports.
- Maintain detailed records relating to project management with frequent database updates and the preparation of formal reports for committee, Nations and agency review.
- Coordinate teams, communicate clearly in verbal, written and digital forms, and have excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills.
- Must be willing to learn and actively listen with a commitment to diversity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and sensitivity to the sovereignty of Indigenous Nations and the needs of communities.
Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. We support your growth and development through our career coaching and training department and we qualify as a public service loan forgiveness organization. Learn more about our benefit packages .
About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo .
University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in related area. Two years of relevant experience. Consideration may be given to an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Demonstrated successful consultation and collaboration with Native American Nations leaders and representatives.
- Familiarity with current literature relating to anthropology, archaeology, Native American cultures of North America and the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act ( NAGPRA ) and pertinent State laws.
- Training, education, and/or experience in curatorial, collections, archival work, and cultural resource management, including knowledge of methods and processes for recording, classifying, and interpreting factual information.
- Demonstrated skills setting priorities and deadlines to ensure project goals and objectives are obtained within deadlines.
- Ability to communicate and adhere to tribal requests regarding the care and storage of ancestral human remains and cultural items.
- A solid background in office technology, including knowledge of computers and software applications: Microsoft Office, Adobe, and related programs and technologies.
- Master’s degree or Ph.D. from an accredited college or university in Anthropology, Native American Studies, History, Museum Studies, or a related social science field.
- Familiarity with current NAGPRA laws and pertinent State laws.
- Experience working with culturally sensitive heritage items.
- Knowledge of working with modern archaeological methods and Haudenosaunee historic archeological and ethnographic collections.
A small amount of travel and occasional night and weekend work may be required
Salary Range
$60,000- $75,000
Additional Salary Information
Type
Full-Time
Campus
North Campus
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
All application materials should be submitted via UB Jobs. Application materials submitted directly to the posting contact will not be acknowledged and cannot be considered.
Additional Information
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
Is a background check required for this posting?
Yes
Background Check Notification
For non-internal applicants: a selected candidate will have to complete and pass a background check prior to appointment.
Contact Information
Contact's Name
Nicole Hayden
Contact's Pronouns
she/her/hers
Contact's Title
HR Specialist
Contact's Email
nhayden@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone
716-645-0729
Posting Dates
Posted
12/19/2024
Deadline for Internal Applicants
01/02/2025
Deadline for External Applicants
01/24/2025
Date to be filled
01/30/2025
References
Number of References Required
3
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant
For more information, click the "How to Apply" button.
Company
UB is New York’s largest public university, one of America’s leading research universities and a flagship in the SUNY system.
UB is a top 40 university in a top city in which to attend college, and with more than 1,300 acres across three unique campuses, there is always something new to explore. Regular shuttle service takes students between North Campus and South Campus, and the Downtown Campus is easily accessible by Metro Rail
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- Website
- http://www.buffalo.edu/
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