Extra Help Assistant - NAGPRA Technician-1 (Two Open Positions)

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Closing Date:

10/18/2025

Type of Position:

Staff - Clerical

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

Arkansas Archeological Survey

The Arkansas Archeological Survey (AAS) is a unit of the University of Arkansas System. Our mission is to study and protect archeological sites in Arkansas, to preserve and manage information and collections from those sites, and to communicate what we learn to the people of Arkansas. Cooperative agreements with seven state university campuses, two state parks, and the UA System's Winthrop Rockefeller Institute enable scholars at ten research stations around the state to carry out this mission. The Survey has been a model for statewide archeological programs in the United States and around the world. AAS web home page: http://archeology.uark.edu

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Department:

Registrar's Officehttps://archeology.uark.edu/

Summary of Job Duties:

The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) Technician performs duties regarding maintenance of NAGPRA Compliance which includes but is not limited to documenting and researching artifacts and making that information available to Tribal Partners. Familiarity with archeological standards is a must. The NAGPRA Technician will work under the Survey’s Registrar and NAGPRA Coordinator and other Survey employees as necessary.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Arkansas archeology

Preferred Qualifications:

• General experience in archeological documentation

• Experience with archeological curation

• Familiarity with NAGPRA regulations

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs):

• Critical thinking skills

• Ability to compile informative reports

• Attention to detail

• Ability to take direction and work with others closely

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and high ethical standards

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

$17.75 per hour

Required Documents to Apply:

List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Other (see special instructions for details), Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please provide at least one signed letter of reference which speaks to your ability to adhere to stringent legal, procedural, and ethical standards emphasizing cultural sensitivity.Sarah Shepard, Registrar, Collections Manager and NAGPRA Coordinator, [email protected]

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Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

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Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

Feeling, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Grasping, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Standing

Benefits Eligible:

No