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This position will support the American Indian Consultation Program (AICP). Key responsibilities will include assisting the AICP program manager and coordinator with scheduling and facilitating AICP activities, including consultations under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), quarterly subcommittee meetings, semi-annual field visits, and an annual multi-day meeting. The AICP Assistant will complete tasks related to event planning, correspondence tracking, scheduling, writing, editing, workshop/meeting setup, field visit logistics, and the like. The Assistant may also assist with data entry, electronic filing, and other office tasks.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college or university.
Event planning experience.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Skilled in Microsoft Office and Adobe programs.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to participate in field visits to remote locations in varying weather conditions.
Preferred Qualifications (optional)
Education or training in Indigenous Studies, Archaeology, Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, and/or National Historic Preservation Act.
Experience working with tribes in the Mojave Desert/Great Basin region.
Experience working within the Nevada System of Higher Education.
Document editing experience.
ArcGIS Pro experience.
The position is part-time and onsite, averaging a minimum of 18 hours per week. Days and times are negotiable. During workshops and field visits, the hours will be higher based on program needs.
Pay range is $22-$25/hour, negotiable depending on experience.
Desired start date is 9/1/2026.
The position is temporary with the potential to become regular through the normal recruitment process.
Conditions of Employment
This position is contingent upon available funding for the AICP program and may be terminated for lack of funding or performance.
U.S. Citizenship is required due to project funding requirements.
Exempt
No
Full-Time Equivalent
47.5%
Required Attachment(s)
Please upload the following documents in the specified section:
Cover letter detailing how your experience and professional qualifications prepare you to succeed in this DRI role
Current resume
Posting Close Date
Note to Applicant
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.
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Newly hired faculty and postdoctoral fellows must assure that their official transcript is submitted to the Human Resources Office within 30 calendar days from the effective date of employment. Academic degrees must have been awarded by regionally accredited institutions.
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DRI is a recognized world leader in basic and applied interdisciplinary research. Committed to scientific excellence and integrity. DRI faculty, students, and staff have developed scientific knowledge and innovative technologies in research projects around the globe. Since 1959, DRI's research has advanced scientific knowledge, supported Nevada's diversifying economy, provided science-based educational opportunities, and informed policy makers, business leaders, and community members. With campuses in Reno and Las Vegas, DRI serves as the non-profit research arm of the Nevada System of Higher Education.
DRI’s faculty members are nontenured and responsible for their own salaries through external grants and contracts. Through this blend of academic rigor and private-sector pragmatism, DRI has earned a reputation for delivering high-quality scientific information in an efficient, transparent, and accountable fashion.
DRI also has satellite research facilities in Boulder City, Nev., and Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
