MUSEUM SCIENTIST ASSISTANT

About the role

The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) is a Federal law enacted in 1990 to resolve and restore the rights of Native American lineal descendants and tribes to human remains and cultural items. California NAGPRA state law was introduced in 2001 to aid the Federal NAGPRA and further the process of repatriation. NAGPRA and CalNAGPRA require museums, agencies, and universities that accept Federal funding to consult with Native American tribes regarding the repatriation of human remains and cultural items. UC campuses hold Native American human remains and cultural items subject to NAGPRA.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the inventory and documentation of archaeological collections.
• Conduct research to support tribal consultation, repatriation efforts, and information sharing.
• Compile catalogs, reports, and other materials necessary for curation and collections management activities.
• Document the acquisition history of UCSB’s collections.
• Afford support to a variety of repository operations, including maintaining archival records, rehabilitating legacy collections, and providing general collections and curation assistance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Anthropology, Native Studies, Museum Studies, or related field(s).
• Demonstrated experience with museum databases and cataloging.
• Demonstrated experience with collections management and archiving.
• Ability to set, organize, and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to collaborate with staff, members of the community, and colleagues at every level.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and influence, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years Museum collections research.
• 1-3 years Archaeological field work.
• 1-3 years Archiving historic documents.
• Advanced knowledge of common organizational or research specific and other computer application programs.
• Advanced knowledge of applicable policy analysis techniques.

Skills

• Strong organizational, research, and problem-solving skills.
• High degree of autonomy and initiative in carrying out assigned responsibilities.

Benefits

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Pay

The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $62,640.00 to $74,729.52/year. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University. The full salary range for this position is $62,640.00 to $74,729.52/year.

Schedule

Work Location: Humanities and Social Sciences Building (HSSB), Room 2065
Working Days and Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00am-5:00pm