Museum Scientist Assistant

MUSEUM SCIENTIST ASSISTANT

University of California Santa Barbara

Job Posting Details

Position Number: 41244462

Payroll Title: MUSEUM SCI AST (009724)

Job Code:
009724

Job Open Date: 7/9/26

Application Review Begins:
8/3/26

Department Code (Name): NAGP (UCSB NAGPRA)

Percentage of Time: 100%

Union Code (Name): RX- Research Professionals

Employee Class (Appointment Type): Staff:
Career

FLSA Status: Non–Exempt

Classified Indicator Description (Personnel
Program): PSS

Salary Grade: STEPS/Grade 110

Pay Rate/Range:

The budgeted
salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $62,640.00 to $74,729.52/year. Salary offers are determined
based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent
pay practices at the University. The full salary range for this position is $62,640.00 to
$74,729.52/year.

Work Location: Humanities and Social Sciences Building (HSSB), Room 2065

Working
Days and Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits

Special
Instructions:

For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your
application.

Department Marketing Statement:

The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act
(NAGPRA) is a Federal law enacted in 1990 to resolve and restore the rights of Native American lineal descendants and tribes to human
remains and cultural items. California NAGPRA state law was introduced in 2001 to aid the Federal NAGPRA and further the process of
repatriation. NAGPRA and CalNAGPRA require museums, agencies, and universities that accept Federal funding to consult with Native American
tribes regarding the repatriation of human remains and cultural items. UC campuses hold Native American human remains and cultural items
subject to NAGPRA. UC Santa Barbara is fully committed to supporting tribes in reclaiming their ancestors and cultural
heritage.

Benefits of Belonging

Working at UC means being part of this vibrant institution that shines a
light on what is possible. People make UC great, and UC recognizes your contributions by making this a great place to work. Excellent
retirement and health are just one of the rewards. to $74,729.52/year. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications
and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University. The
full salary range for this position is $62,640.00 to $74,729.52/year.

Work Location:
Humanities and Social Sciences Building (HSSB), Room 2065

Working Days and Hours: Monday – Friday
8:00am-5:00pm

Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits

Special Instructions:

For full
consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.

Department Marketing
Statement:

The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) is a Federal law enacted in 1990 to resolve
and restore the rights of Native American lineal descendants and tribes to human remains and cultural items. California NAGPRA state law was
introduced in 2001 to aid the Federal NAGPRA and further the process of repatriation. NAGPRA and CalNAGPRA require museums, agencies, and
universities that accept Federal funding to consult with Native American tribes regarding the repatriation of human remains and cultural
items. UC campuses hold Native American human remains and cultural items subject to NAGPRA. UC Santa Barbara is fully committed to
supporting tribes in reclaiming their ancestors and cultural heritage.

Benefits of Belonging

Working at UC
means being part of this vibrant institution that shines a light on what is possible. People make UC great, and UC recognizes your
contributions by making this a great place to work. Excellent retirement and health are just one of the rewards. .

Work
Location: Humanities and Social Sciences Building (HSSB), Room 2065

Working Days and Hours: Monday – Friday
8:00am-5:00pm

Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits

Special Instructions:

For full
consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.

Department Marketing
Statement:

The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) is a Federal law enacted in 1990 to resolve
and restore the rights of Native American lineal descendants and tribes to human remains and cultural items. California NAGPRA state law was
introduced in 2001 to aid the Federal NAGPRA and further the process of repatriation. NAGPRA and CalNAGPRA require museums, agencies, and
universities that accept Federal funding to consult with Native American tribes regarding the repatriation of human remains and cultural
items. UC campuses hold Native American human remains and cultural items subject to NAGPRA. UC Santa Barbara is fully committed to
supporting tribes in reclaiming their ancestors and cultural heritage.

Benefits of Belonging

Working at UC
means being part of this vibrant institution that shines a light on what is possible. People make UC great, and UC recognizes your
contributions by making this a great place to work. Excellent retirement and health are just one of the rewards. Learn more about the benefits of working at
UC

Brief Summary of Job Duties:

Under the direction of the Repatriation
Coordinator, the Research Associate works closely with the Repository’s repatriation team to support projects related to curation and
repatriation. Responsibilities include assisting with the inventory and documentation of archaeological collections; conducting research to
support tribal consultation, repatriation efforts, and information sharing; and compiling catalogs, reports, and other materials necessary
for curation and collections management activities. The Research Associate also assists with documenting the acquisition history of UCSB’s
collections and supports a variety of repository operations, including maintaining archival records, rehabilitating legacy collections, and
providing general collections and curation assistance. Work is performed both independently and collaboratively with co-workers and requires
strong organizational, research, and problem-solving skills. The position functions with a high degree of autonomy and initiative in
carrying out assigned responsibilities.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology, Native Studies, Museum Studies, or related field(s)
• Demonstrated
  experience with museum databases and cataloging.
• Demonstrated experience with collections management and archiving.
• Ability
  to set, organize, and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to collaborate with staff, members of the community, and colleagues at
  every level.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and influence, both
  verbally and in writing.
• Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality.

Preferred
Qualifications:

• 1-3 years Museum collections research
• 1-3 years Archaeological field
  work
• 1-3 years Archiving historic documents
• Advanced knowledge of common organizational or research specific and other
  computer application programs.
• Advanced knowledge of applicable policy analysis techniques.

Special Conditions of
Employment:

• This is a career position with an expected end date of 2 years from the date of hire.
• Master key access
  to University owned residence and/or other facilities
• Direct access to, and/or responsibility for, protected, personal, or other
  sensitive data
• Satisfactory criminal history .

  Required
  Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology, Native Studies, Museum Studies, or related
    field(s)
  • Demonstrated experience with museum databases and cataloging.
  • Demonstrated experience with collections
    management and archiving.
  • Ability to set, organize, and prioritize multiple tasks.
  • Ability to collaborate with staff,
    members of the community, and colleagues at every level.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively
    with all levels of staff and influence, both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to use discretion and maintain all
    confidentiality.
  
  

  Preferred Qualifications:

  
  
  • 1-3 years Museum collections research
    
  • 1-3 years Archaeological field work
  • 1-3 years Archiving historic documents
  • Advanced knowledge of common
    organizational or research specific and other computer application programs.
  • Advanced knowledge of applicable policy analysis
    techniques.
  
  

  Special Conditions of Employment:

  • This is a career position with an expected end date of 2
    years from the date of hire.
  • Master key access to University owned residence and/or other facilities
  • Direct access to,
    and/or responsibility for, protected, personal, or other sensitive data
  • Satisfactory criminal history
    • Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology, Native Studies, Museum Studies, or related field(s)
    • Demonstrated
      experience with museum databases and cataloging.
    • Demonstrated experience with collections management and archiving.
    • Ability
      to set, organize, and prioritize multiple tasks.
    • Ability to collaborate with staff, members of the community, and colleagues at
      every level.
    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and influence, both
      verbally and in writing.
    • Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality.
    
    

    Preferred
    Qualifications:

    
    
    • 1-3 years Museum collections research
    • 1-3 years Archaeological field
      work
    • 1-3 years Archiving historic documents
    • Advanced knowledge of common organizational or research specific and other
      computer application programs.
    • Advanced knowledge of applicable policy analysis techniques.
    
    

    Special Conditions of
    Employment:

    • This is a career position with an expected end date of 2 years from the date of hire.
    • Master key access
      to University owned residence and/or other facilities
    • Direct access to, and/or responsibility for, protected, personal, or other
      sensitive data
    • Satisfactory criminal history
    • Demonstrated experience with museum databases and
      cataloging.
    • Demonstrated experience with collections management and archiving.
    • Ability to set, organize, and prioritize
      multiple tasks.
    • Ability to collaborate with staff, members of the community, and colleagues at every level.
    • Strong
      communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and influence, both verbally and in
      writing.
    • Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality.
    
    

    Preferred Qualifications:

    
    
    • 1-3 years Museum collections research
    • 1-3 years Archaeological field work
    • 1-3 years Archiving
      historic documents
    • Advanced knowledge of common organizational or research specific and other computer application
      programs.
    • Advanced knowledge of applicable policy analysis techniques.
    
    

    Special Conditions of
    Employment:

    • This is a career position with an expected end date of 2 years from the date of hire.
    • Master key access
      to University owned residence and/or other facilities
    • Direct access to, and/or responsibility for, protected, personal, or other
      sensitive data
    • Satisfactory criminal history
    • 1-3 years Archaeological field work
    • 1-3 years Archiving historic
      documents
    • Advanced knowledge of common organizational or research specific and other computer application programs.
    • Advanced
      knowledge of applicable policy analysis techniques.
    
    

    Special Conditions of Employment:

    
    
    • This is a career
      position with an expected end date of 2 years from the date of hire.
    • Master key access to University owned residence and/or other
      facilities
    • Direct access to, and/or responsibility for, protected, personal, or other sensitive data
    • Satisfactory criminal
      history background check
    • UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment
    
    

    Misconduct Disclosure
    Requirement:

    As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be
    required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining
    that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegation or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary
    proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an
    administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous
    employer.

    
    

    “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment,
    including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment,
    discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms
    of misconduct:

    UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
    UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
    Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

    
    

    Job Functions and Percentages
    of Time:

    • 75% Collections Management – Works closely with the Repository’s repatriation team to lead
      projects related to archiving historic documents and digitizing all records associated with archaeological collections and ethnographic
      objects curated at UCSB’s Repository. Assist in the curation of archaeological and ethnographic collections, including maintaining archival
      records, digitizing historic records, rehabilitating legacy collections, and general curation assistance. Document the acquisition history
      of UCSB’s collections. Prepare storage areas, maintain material containers, prepare specimens: monitor use rates of consumable supplies, and
      maintenance of equipment.
    
    
    • 25% NAGPRA Assistant – Perform specialized curatorial work involving
      identification, classification, and cataloging of materials. Assist in compiling catalogs, reports, and relevant information that is
      necessary prior to initiating consultation with appropriate tribes. Maintains partnerships with indigenous community stakeholders. Assist in
      creating inventories with itemized lists of ancestral remains and cultural items that tribes have requested for
      repatriation.
    
    

    UC Vaccination Programs Policy:

    
    
    

    As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply
    with the University of California Policy on Vaccinations
    Programs.
    As a condition of Physical Presence at a Location or in a University Program, all Covered Individuals* must participate in any
    applicable Vaccination Program by providing proof that they are Up-to-Date with any required Vaccines or submitting a request for Exception
    in a Mandate Program or properly declining vaccination in an Opt-Out Program no later than the Compliance Date (Capitalized terms in this
    paragraph are defined in the policy.). Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

    
    

    For more
    information, please visit University of California Policy on Vaccinations – https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/VaccinationProgramsPolicy
    *Covered Individuals: A Covered Individual includes anyone designated as Personnel or Students under this Policy who physically access a
    University Facility or Program in connection with their employment, appointment, or education/training. A person accessing a Healthcare
    Location as a patient, or an art, athletics, entertainment, or other publicly accessible venue at a Location as a member of the public, is
    not a Covered Individual.

    
    
    

    Equal Employment Opportunity:

    The University of California is an Equal Opportunity
    Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
    orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal
    law.

    
    
    

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