Arizona State Museum - Repatriation Program Specialist

Full-time with benefits

Location: Tucson

Salary range: $47,356 - $59,195 

For more information and to apply: https://arizona.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/27075?c=arizona

The Arizona State Museum (ASM) at the University of Arizona is seeking a Repatriation Program Specialist to provide administrative, logistical, and operational support within the Repatriation Office (RO). Reporting to the Assistant Repatriation Coordinator, this position plays an important role in supporting the museum’s statutory obligations under Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.) § 41-844 and § 41-865. Responsibilities include tracking statutory deadlines, processing Burial Discovery Agreement application materials, reviewing compliance reports and deliverables, maintaining physical and digital case files, updating databases, tracking time, and preparing invoices for services.

Administrative and Case Tracking Support

Maintain statutory deadlines, physical and digital case files, and the database for ongoing human remains disturbances, project notifications, and disposition agreements.
Process, prepare, and archive Burial Discovery Agreement (BDA) documentation for planned archaeological and development projects.
Review work plans, final reports, and Report of Remains.
Triage, prioritize and respond to inquiries and applicants in the central email and manages the intake queue for new project submissions requiring evaluation and interpretation.
Facilitate the immediate administrative processing of inadvertent human remains encounters reported by law enforcement, landowners, or CRM consultants.
Ensure accuracy of initial notifications to optimize the Coordinator’s rapid-response timeline and, with moderate guidance, may communicate with reporting parties and stakeholders information requiring significant explanation or interpretation.

Records and Archival Maintenance

Steward highly sensitive data, including maps of archaeological sites, osteological documentation, and engagement between ASM and Native American Tribes and other descendent communities.
Audit archives to ensure accuracy of information.

Billing

Coordinate invoicing for Mandated Programs services.

Repatriation Program Support

Partner with leadership in managing the museum’s statutory obligations under A.R.S. § 41-844 and § 41-865.
Serve on internal committees related to Repatriation Office activities.
Coordinate with staff on curatorial tasks associated with repatriation.
Conduct research to support ongoing repatriation projects.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of cultural backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, with an understanding of the importance of cultural sensitivity and awareness.
Ability to interact effectively and professionally with individuals from varied communities with cultural competence.
Ability to organize, prioritize, and carry out administrative processes efficiently while maintaining accurate records, coordinating multiple tasks, and meeting deadlines.
Ability to apply strong organizational skills to support daily operations, ensure compliance with policies and procedures, and maintain effective workflow in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to communicate clearly, respectfully, and effectively with colleagues and partners in written and verbal capacities.
Ability to apply sound judgement when working with confidential and sensitive materials and culturally significant matters.
Ability to safeguard information, follow established protocols, and navigate complex situations with discretion, respect, and professionalism.