NAGPRA Compliance & Repatriation Lead

Lawrence University Department of Theatre Arts; Appleton, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin invites applications for a full-time NAGPRA Coordinator. The role leads day-to-day NAGPRA compliance, inventory, documentation, and tribal consultation for LU collections, ensuring alignment with federal regulations and institutional best practices.

The position supports durable infrastructure, records, and partnerships with Tribal Nations, and may involve teaching duties if qualified.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 2+ years museum/NAGPRA experience preferred.
• Familiarity with the 2024 NAGPRA regulations.
• Experience with federal inventory and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day NAGPRA compliance and repatriation workflow.
• Inventory, document, and consult on collections per federal standards.
• Prepare inventories, summaries, and Federal Register notices.
• Coordinate with Tribal Nations and NAGPRA program contacts.
• Train student workers and supervise documentation tasks.

Skills

NAGPRA knowledge

Regulatory familiarity

Database management

Museum cataloging

Osteology knowledge

Project management

Student supervision

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, Museum Studies

Bachelor’s degree in related field (with experience)

Job description

Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin invites applications for a full-time NAGPRA Coordinator. The role leads day-to-day NAGPRA compliance, inventory, documentation, and tribal consultation for LU collections, ensuring alignment with federal regulations and institutional best practices.

The position supports durable infrastructure, records, and partnerships with Tribal Nations, and may involve teaching duties if qualified.