Nagpra collections researcher

- Conduct thorough identification and assessment of Indigenous material culture, placing objects in the correct cultural, geographic, and chronological contexts through rigorous analysis. - Collaborate with an external NAGPRA consulting group to create compliance documentation and prepare federally compliant inventories, summaries, and notifications. - Build and maintain respectful, ongoing relationships with Tribal Nations through regular consultation and collaboration during all NAGPRA-related processes. - Manage logistics for consultation visits, ensuring efficient scheduling, thorough documentation, and access to collections. - Create and uphold accurate documentation related to NAGPRA research, inventories, and consultation records in line with federal and institutional standards. - Contribute to the establishment of duty-of-care standards for the collection in partnership with Tribal representatives and NAGPRA consultants from the University. - Work in tandem with institutional stakeholders to ensure consistent and compliant practices across various departments including the University Collections of Art and History, Special Collections and Archives, and General Counsel. - Engage in educational initiatives and public programming to enhance awareness of NAGPRA, Indigenous heritage, and ethical stewardship practices. - Potentially assist in forming a NAGPRA review committee and in preparing federal grant applications related to repatriation efforts. - Perform additional tasks as assigned.