Repatriation & Cultural Resources Specialist

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 47,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Tuition reduction for employee and/or/

Job summary

The University of Arizona’s Arizona State Museum seeks a Repatriation Program Specialist to provide administrative, billing, and case-tracking support within the Repatriation Office. You will manage deadlines, prepare Burial Discovery Agreement materials, review compliance reports, and assist with ARS §41-844/865 disposition workflows for planned projects.

This exempt, full-time position requires careful data management, strong communication, and discretion handling sensitive cultural materials

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Anthropology (or related field) or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain statutory deadlines and case files for human remains disturbances and disposition agreements.
• Process Burial Discovery Agreement documentation for projects.
• Review work plans, final reports, and reports of remains.
• Triager and respond to inquiries for new project submissions requiring evaluation.
• Coordinate with law enforcement, landowners, or CRM consultants for administrative processing.

Skills

Cultural sensitivity

Case tracking

Administrative support

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Anthropology

Tools

Access

Job description

The University of Arizona’s Arizona State Museum seeks a Repatriation Program Specialist to provide administrative, billing, and case-tracking support within the Repatriation Office. You will manage deadlines, prepare Burial Discovery Agreement materials, review compliance reports, and assist with ARS §41-844/865 disposition workflows for planned projects.

This exempt, full-time position requires careful data management, strong communication, and discretion handling sensitive cultural materials