Manager, Program(s)
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 17, 2024
Announcement
Details
Open Date
Requisition Number
PRN38265B
Job Title
Manager, Program(s)
Working Title
Manager, Program(s)
Job Grade
F
FLSA Code
Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Standard Hours per Week
40
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
VP Area
President
Department
01491 - Assoc. VP Research Integrity
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
47600 to 80000
Close Date
Open Until Filled
No
Job Summary
Under minimal supervision, responsible for planning, organizing, directing and/or controlling all aspects of activities pertaining to the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) related functions including inventory, communications, documentation, compliance, external customer service,, and community outreach. Acts as a catalyst between the department and its customers and staff to ensure continuity and quality of service and care. This position reports to Associate Vice President for Research Integrity & Compliance. Primary duties of this position will be performed at Natural History Museum of Utah ( NHMU), with additional responsibility for ensuring NAGPRA compliance across campus.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
Often selects from a predetermined list of alternatives and sometimes recommends or changes policy and procedure based upon amount of discretion given by department. Problems would be referred to superior based upon predetermined guidelines set by the department.
Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required
Nearly Continuously: Office environment.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Disclaimer
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Four to six years of progressively more responsible management experience. Background knowledge of hiring department's area of specialization in order to analyze, plan and draw conclusions for recommendations to superiors. Demonstrated leadership skills in planning and directing employees and processes in order to effectively monitor and develop subordinates and to ensure the smooth operation of department. Completion of provided supervisory training within one year of employment may be required. Master's degree in a related area may be preferred.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
3 years work experience in NAGPRA compliance/collections and/or museum settings highly preferred.
Type
Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Details
Open Date
Requisition Number
PRN38265B
Job Title
Manager, Program(s)
Working Title
Manager, Program(s)
Job Grade
F
FLSA Code
Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Standard Hours per Week
40
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
VP Area
President
Department
01491 - Assoc. VP Research Integrity
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
47600 to 80000
Close Date
Open Until Filled
No
Job Summary
Under minimal supervision, responsible for planning, organizing, directing and/or controlling all aspects of activities pertaining to the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) related functions including inventory, communications, documentation, compliance, external customer service,, and community outreach. Acts as a catalyst between the department and its customers and staff to ensure continuity and quality of service and care. This position reports to Associate Vice President for Research Integrity & Compliance. Primary duties of this position will be performed at Natural History Museum of Utah ( NHMU), with additional responsibility for ensuring NAGPRA compliance across campus.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
- Manage inventories for collections of ancestral human remains and NAGPRA-eligible objects in UofU/NHMU collections, as well as collections of material and digital artifacts held at the UofU
- Review and compile cultural and/or geographic affiliation documents and prepare Federal notices and communications.
- Manage claims involving repatriation and other appropriate disposition.
- Engage, as necessary, the assistance of appropriate subject matter experts, identified in consultation with potentially affiliated Tribe(s).
- Serve as liaison between the University, tribal nations, the National NAGPRA program and other federal and state agencies and/or county officials.
- Collaborate to convene tribal community partners to regularly inform, provide updates and provide a direct line of communication for NAGPRA related items.
- Communicate with required entities to ensure UofU and the NHMU complies with NAGPRA regulations.
- Write summaries and cultural and/or geographic affiliation reports and “Notices of Inventory Completion” and “Notices of Intent to Repatriate” for compliance with NAGPRA.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all NAGPRA inquiries seeking information about UofU/NHMU collections with Native American remains and NAGPRA-eligible cultural objects determined in federal and state regulations.
- Regularly coordinate with NHMU Anthropology faculty-curators, collections managers, records manager, and NHMU Registrar.
- Coordinate with state and federal agencies with reposits at NHMU to facilitate their compliance with NAGPRA regulations.
- Act as a Tribal Consultation Facilitator-Agent for UofU collections/inventory, by seeking out and fostering relationships and establishing direct lines of communication with designated Tribal Representatives, such as tribal historic preservation officers (THPOs), Cultural Preservation Offices (CPO), Cultural Advisory Boards (CABS) cultural directors, elders councils, preservation or culture committees, and/or other named respective designees to coordinate tribal access to as well as repatriation and disposition of human remains and cultural items and archaeological collections in UofU/NHMU's collection.
- Collaborate with collections managers on management of NAGPRA-eligible remaining collections under UofU/NHMU stewardship and work with descent communities to ensure access and inclusion.
- Collaborate with and seek input from tribal nations or tribally designated officials to maintain culturally-responsive procedures of care for Native American remains and NAGPRA-eligible cultural objects. This includes coordination to ensure timely access for appropriate cultural protocols/ceremonies of affected tribes.
- Serve on the board of the Utah Division of Indian Affairs Native American Remains Review Committee (NARRC)
- Serve as a member of the NHMU Collections Committee
- Attend NHMU Indigenous Advisory Council meetings
- Participate in the UofU Task Force for Repatriation (and its resulting governing body)
- Assist in developing UofU policy and guidance documents on repatriation
- Provide needed training at the UofU about the NAGPRA requirements, the UofU policy and associate guidance documents
- Works closely with the NHMU anthropology curators
- Meets regularly with the Associate VP for Research Integrity & Compliance
Often selects from a predetermined list of alternatives and sometimes recommends or changes policy and procedure based upon amount of discretion given by department. Problems would be referred to superior based upon predetermined guidelines set by the department.
Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required
Nearly Continuously: Office environment.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Disclaimer
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Four to six years of progressively more responsible management experience. Background knowledge of hiring department's area of specialization in order to analyze, plan and draw conclusions for recommendations to superiors. Demonstrated leadership skills in planning and directing employees and processes in order to effectively monitor and develop subordinates and to ensure the smooth operation of department. Completion of provided supervisory training within one year of employment may be required. Master's degree in a related area may be preferred.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
3 years work experience in NAGPRA compliance/collections and/or museum settings highly preferred.
Type
Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a related Bachelor's degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education)
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have four or more years of progressively more responsible management experience?
- Yes
- No
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169
- Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission
