Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:
California State University (CSU), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public university, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. Chico State operates as part of the 23-campus CSU system, which educates the most ethnically, economically, and academically diverse student body in the nation. The University enrolls over 15,000 students, with over half identifying as first-generation college students.
Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, veterans, and those with diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.
Job/Department Summary:
The Tribal Relations Cultural Artifact Specialist is responsible for managing Native American affiliated collections, and NAGPRA compliance efforts at CSU, Chico, coordinating repatriation with the Human ID Lab and Tribes, managing and coordinating donation requests, Tribal requests, and communication, maintaining inventory and a process for access to collections for Tribes, when appropriate, working with campus and Tribal partners to providing access to collections for educational purposes, events and displays on and off campus.
The CSU, Chico Native American Consultation and Repatriation Committee reports to the President. CSU, Chico holds human
remains and cultural items in the Department of Anthropology Museum and the Archaeological Curation Facility. Most of these are from California. The curation facility also curates a number of collections owned by State agencies, such as CalTrans, and Federal agencies such as the U.S. Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Anthropology, Native American Studies, History, Museum Studies or a related field.
AND
At least one year of experience supervising staff and/or student staff/interns and/or volunteers.
2 years of full-time progressively responsible experience in student service and/or program management.
Preferences:
Preference may be given to applicants with the following as they may be considered specialized skills:
- Master’s degree in Anthropology, Native American Studies, History, Museum Studies or a related field.
- Experience working with archival records.
- Knowledge of Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act and California Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act.
- Demonstrated experience working in Native American communities.
Time Base: Full-time- 1.0
Pay Plan: 12/12
Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm, Summer - Mon-Thurs 7:00-5:30.
CSU Classification Salary Range: $49,620 - $147,456 per year.
Anticipated Hiring Range: Not expected to exceed $85,000 per year. Salary commensurate with education and experience of the individual selected.
Benefits: This position qualifies for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible).
CSU, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance). For more information please visit https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/benefits/Documents/employee-benefits-summary.pdf
Additional Information:
California State University, Chico, in accordance with CSU policy, requires that the successful candidate complete a background
check (including a criminal records check, sexual offender registry check, and/or fingerprinting) prior to assuming this position.
Failure to satisfactorily complete or pass the background check may impact the job offer or continued employment of current
CSU employees who apply for posted positions identified as sensitive. This position is considered a sensitive position based on
CSU guidelines.
The person holding this position is considered a “Limited Mandated Reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect
Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 (revised July 21, 2017) as
a condition of employment.
This position is a Higher Education Employer-Employee Relations Act (HEERA) designated managerial position and comes
under the Management Personnel Plan (MPP) of the California State University. Individuals appointed to management positions
serve at the pleasure of the President or designee. They are excluded from the collective bargaining process, are not subject to
probationary service, and do not receive tenure or permanent status. This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Throughout employment in this position incumbent must maintain a valid California Driver's License as well as continued completion and compliance of the CSU Defensive Driver's Training course.
About Chico State:
Graduate and undergraduate programs boast high-quality research experiences, exceptional faculty mentoring, and civic and global engagement opportunities. The campus motto, “Today Decides Tomorrow,” is brought to life by inclusive pedagogy, experiential learning, and co-curricular programming. The Chico Experience prepares students to be critical thinkers, engaged citizens, and inspired stewards of environmental, social, and economic resources. Together, they will become leaders solving the challenges of the 21st century.
The campus is located in Northern California, 90 minutes from the state capital, Sacramento, and a three-hour drive from the San Francisco Bay Area. Chico offers year-round natural beauty, outdoor leisure activities, and a thriving arts, music, and events scene. We acknowledge and are mindful that Chico State stands on lands that were originally occupied by the first people of this area, the Mechoopda, and we recognize their distinctive spiritual relationship with this land, the flora, the fauna, and the waters that run through campus. We are humbled that our campus resides upon sacred lands that since time immemorial have sustained the Mechoopda people and continue to do so today.
The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status.
Chico State is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).
CSU, Chico's Annual Security Report includes summaries of institutional policy relating to campus safety, drug and alcohol use, sexual assault, and other matters. The report is published in compliance with the Clery Act and includes three years of certain crime statistics that occurred in Clery Act defined geography. A paper copy of the report may be requested in person at CSU, Chico Police Department or by calling 530-898-5555. It is also available on the web at Annual Security & Fire Safety Report.
Open Until Filled (Review of Applications will begin 05/23/25. Applications received after that date may be considered.)