NAGPRA Collections Associate (BIA)
University of New Mexico | |
Monthly: 3657.33 - 3750.00 (DOE) | |
life insurance, remote work | |
United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque | |
1 University Of New Mexico (Show on map) | |
Nov 11, 2024 | |
Requisition ID req30831 Working Title NAGPRA Collections Associate (BIA) Position Grade 11 Position Summary ****The final salary for this position is dependent upon total Education and Experience**** The Maxwell Museum of Anthropology (MMA) at the University of New Mexico (UNM) seeks an NAGPRA Collections Associate to conduct Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) compliance for Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) collections. We seek an enthusiastic professional with experience in osteology and archaeology and familiarity with the material culture of the U.S. Southwest. Position Summary Under supervision of the Curator of Archaeology and Collections Manager for Osteology, the NAGPRA Collections Associate will conduct NAGPRA compliance for BIA collections housed at the Maxwell Museum, including assessing collections for NAGPRA eligible ancestral remains, funerary objects, and cultural items. Tasks also include organizing and assisting the BIA with tribal consultations and updating and completing NAPGRA inventories, summaries, and notices for submission to National NAGPRA. As time permits, they may work on non-NAGPRA BIA collections including cataloguing, inventory, and digitization. This is a full-time, 3-year term position ending in 2027 with possibility for renewal.
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See the Position Description for additional information. Conditions of Employment Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis. Preferred Qualifications
Additional Requirements Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM Department Maxwell Museum (937B) Employment Type Staff Staff Type Term - Full-Time Term End Date One year from date of hire (may be renewed) Status Exempt Pay Monthly: 3657.33 - 3750.00 (DOE) Benefits Eligible This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information. ERB Statement As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid. Background Check Required Yes For Best Consideration Date 10/11/2024 Eligible for Remote Work No Eligible for Remote Work Statement Application Instructions Only applications submitted through Please attach a cover letter explaining why you would like this position, a resume/CV and 3 supervisory references. Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details. The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff. |