NAGPRA Program Specialist

University of California, Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Riverside is seeking a full-time NAGPRA Program Specialist to support the compliance with the NAGPRA Act. The role involves assisting the NAGPRA Repatriation Coordinator in various tasks including documentation of human remains and compliance with regulations.

The position requires experience with NAGPRA, strong organizational skills, and the ability to conduct administrative work. Additionally, the role requires a commitment to university policies and applicable regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience with NAGPRA compliance and curatorial projects.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Ability to work with human remains and return objects.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the identification and documentation of human remains.
• Support the NAGPRA Repatriation Coordinator in compliance tasks.
• Conduct communication and administrative duties related to NAGPRA.

Skills

Database maintenance

Human remains documentation

Communication skills

Education

Relevant degree or experience

Job description

Priority Application Deadline: 07/21/2025

Overview

• Job ID: 36026935
• Category: Library
• Organization: University Library
• Department: University Library Dept
• Location: Main Campus - UCR
• Salary: $63,308 - $101,853
• Date Posted: July 7, 2025
• Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
• Schedule: 8 AM - 5 PM
• Full/Part Time: Full-time (100%)
• Level of Supervision: General Supervision
• Personnel Program Code: Professional & Support Staff
• Other Information: Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No; UC Internal Job: No

Position Information

The NAGPRA (Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act) Program Specialist reports to the NAGPRA Repatriation Coordinator, the University employee responsible for facilitating daily implementation of NAGPRA and CalNAGPRA, including amendments by AB 275, and curatorial projects in compliance with related regulations as supported by the UCR Chancellor’s Designee.

The NAGPRA Program Specialist will assist the NAGPRA Repatriation Coordinator in the identification and documentation of human remains, returning objects, investigating, database maintenance, communication, and administrative duties to ensure compliance.

The full salary range for the NAGPRA Program Specialist is $30.32 - $48.78 per hour. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Effective July 2025, the realized minimum pay for this position has adjusted to $30.32 - $48.78 per hour.