Position Summary

Are you passionate about cultural heritage, curation, and ensuring the responsible stewardship of collections? San Diego State University is seeking a Collections Management Program Coordinator to support our NAGPRA / Collections Management Program Director. This role offers the opportunity to lead day-to-day operations, guide student workers, and contribute to meaningful NAGPRA-related activities in a professional curation facility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee Daily Operations: Manage staff activities within the Collections Management facilities.
• Supervise and Delegate Tasks: Guide and assign work to graduate assistants and student workers.
• Support NAGPRA Compliance: Assist in all NAGPRA-related processes, ensuring adherence to regulations and best practices.
• Maintain National Curation Standards: Ensure collections are handled and preserved according to professional guidelines.
• Make Informed Decisions: Act quickly and effectively when immediate response is required.

Why Join Us?

• Hands-On Experience: Work in a professional curation facility and contribute to cultural preservation.
• Leadership Opportunities: Gain experience in staff supervision and decision-making.
• Meaningful Impact: Support responsible collections management and NAGPRA compliance efforts.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a dedicated team committed to cultural stewardship and excellence.

Apply today and be part of a team making a difference in collections management and cultural heritage preservation!

Position Information

• This is a part-time (.50 time-base), benefits eligible, temporary position with an anticipated end date one year from start date, with the possibility of reappointment.
• This position is designated non-exempt under FLSA and is eligible for overtime compensation.
• Standard SDSU work hours are Monday and Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.
• The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.

Department Summary

Within the Department of Anthropology in the College of Arts and Letters, the mission of the collections management program is to preserve and curate artifacts and their associated documents for academic research, public education, and use by Native Americans and others. Archaeological collections curated at SDSU represent a significant resource for research and education. Collections Management has an active research program with opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to undertake independent studies and internships. Opportunities to learn about local archaeology, artifact identification, exhibitions, curation, and federal and state regulations are abundant. The collections management program also has an active education outreach program where experienced graduate students bring artifacts to the classroom for an interactive hands-on experience.

The Department of Anthropology typically employs 8-10 graduate assistants, 1-2 undergraduate student assistants, and one or two interns who are assigned to collections management. This position will be responsible for day-to-day oversight of their work.

For more information regarding the Collections Management Program within the Department of Anthropology, click here.

Education and Experience

Entry to this classification requires general knowledge and skills in the applicable administrative and/or program field with a foundational knowledge of public administration principles, practices, and methods. This foundation would normally be obtained through a bachelor's degree and/or equivalent training and administrative work experience involving study, analysis, and/or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices, or programs.

Key Qualifications

• Ability to interpret and apply policies, regulations, and compliance requirements, including NAGPRA.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
• Experience with research, data analysis, and basic statistical techniques for decision-making.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and presentation abilities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, serving as a liaison within and outside the organization.
• Knowledge of administrative practices, program operations, and organizational procedures as they relate to the curation practices is preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

Starting salary upon appointment is not expected to exceed $1,940 per month. 

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.

San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. For more information regarding SDSU benefits, please click here.

CSU Classification Salary Range: $1,940 - $3,744 per month. 

Diversity and Community at SDSU

At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community. 

Through our commitment to equity and inclusion, we encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement.  For more information, click here.

Principles of Community

At San Diego State University, we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities. This diversity lends our community strength, and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university. 

SDSU’s Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another. 

Supplemental Information

Initial review of the required application materials, including cover letters and resumes, will begin on February 21, 2025. To receive full consideration, apply by February 20, 2025. The position will remain open until filled.

The person holding this position is considered a ‘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 as a condition of employment. 

San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. 

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

SDSU is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click here.

SDSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified candidates for employment and does not discriminate 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 military and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Livia Peeples at lpeeples@sdsu.edu.