Project Manager, Osteology Review and Repatriation Coordination
Full Time
Hanover, NH
Posted
Job description
Position Purpose
The
Project Manager will provide oversight, administrative coordination, and support for all aspects of a comprehensive review of Dartmouth’s osteology and historical human samples collections, including any work related to NAGPRA . Working in close collaboration with a variety of units across campus, the Project Manager will facilitate communication with internal and external stakeholders and support the work of a Provost appointed working group. The
Project Manager will coordinate the research, documentation, consultation, and repatriation (when possible) of osteological remains in the possession of Dartmouth.
The Project Manager position will organizationally sit within Institutional Diversity and Equity and work collaboratively with key stakeholders internally and externally. This is a one-year term position, renewable annually for up to three years.
Description
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Bachelor’s degree and min 3 years of project management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent listening, oral and written communications skills, with ability to effectively employ tact and discretion with sensitive matters.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate and contribute as a positive team player.
- Demonstrated experience effectively working and establishing rapport with diverse populations.
- Ability to effectively engage and present to a wide variety of constituents, both internally and externally.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with exceptional listening skills and high emotional intelligence.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work both independently and also in close collaboration with the on campus points of contact.
- Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive matters with the utmost care and discretion.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree.
- Experience with NAGPRA compliance, tribal consultation, and/or working with descendant communities.
- Budget management experience.
- Experience supporting cross-constituency initiatives.
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
MEZietz
Department Contact Phone Number
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Jami Powell, Associate Director for Curatorial Affairs/Curator of Indigenous Art
Department Contact's Phone Number
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.
Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
Not an essential function
Special Instructions to Applicants
This position is funded by a grant. Continuation is based upon available funds.
All Dartmouth College employees, whether working on-site or remotely, are required to be up to date with vaccination against COVID-19 (or to have received an approved exemption from vaccination through the Office of Institutional Diversity and Equity). Please visit https://dartgo.org/vaxpolicy for details. Compliance with this requirement is a condition of employment. Failure to meet this condition of employment within the first 30 days may result in Dartmouth in its sole discretion ending employment.
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
All Dartmouth College employees, whether working on-site or remotely, are required to be up to date with vaccination against COVID-19 (or to have received an approved exemption from vaccination through the Office of Institutional Diversity and Equity). Please visit https://dartgo.org/vaxpolicy for details. Compliance with this requirement is a condition of employment. Failure to meet this condition of employment within the first 30 days may result in Dartmouth in its sole discretion ending employment.
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Additional Instructions
Key Accountabilities
Description
Manage Inventories – Under the supervision of the Associate Director for Curatorial Affairs/Curator of Indigenous Art and in coordination with the NAGPRA Research Assistant, updates and manages inventories of ancestral human remains pertaining to the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and works with internal stakeholders to develop an inventory process for all non-Native human remains in Dartmouth’s possession.
Percentage Of Time
40
Description
Staff Working Group – Works with a working group charged by the Provost to develop project plans, timelines, budgets and other project management documentation. Communicates expectations, deliverables, dependencies, and risks to internal staff and stakeholders. Tracks projects’ progress and prepares status report in consultation with the working group. Administers project budgets.
Percentage Of Time
25
Description
Coordinate Tribal Access – Works closely with Tribal Historic Preservation Officers (THPO) and/or their designees to coordinate tribal access to as well as appropriate repatriation and disposition of identified human remains, cultural items and archaeological collections in Dartmouth’s custody. Maintains records of outreach, notification, consultation, and tracks responses.
Percentage Of Time
15
Description
Organizes Repatriation and Proper Curation – Works with key stakeholders on efforts for repatriation or proper curation of human remains in Dartmouth’s custody that do not fall under the auspices of NAGPRA. Maintains records of outreach, notification, consultation, and tracks responses.
Percentage Of Time
15
Description
Other Duties As Assigned – Manages and coordinates work of external contractors related to NAGPRA and historical human collections as well as other related duties as assigned.
Percentage Of Time
5
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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
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