POSITION IDENTIFICATION
TITLE Research Archaeologist
CLASSIFICATION NUMBER 2301
GRADE 43
CLASSIFICATION Exempt
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR Director, Center for Archaeological Research
GENERAL FUNCTION
The Research Archaeologist acts as principal investigator, directs archival research,
field and laboratory analyses, prepares technical reports, technical proposals and
budgets, and assists other principal investigators on large projects, as assigned.
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Master's degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related discipline
is required.
Experience: At least one year of full-time professional experience or equivalent specialized
training in archeological research, administration, or management is required. At
least four months of supervised field and analytic experience in general North American
archeology is required.
Experience as a principal investigator, supervisor, and/or field director on a variety
of projects ranging from surveys to full-scale excavations is required. Expertise
in the pre-contact archaeology of the mid-continental U.S. is preferred, as is experience
with tribal consultation and public archaeology.
Skills: Archaeological survey and excavation, technical writing, computer proficiency,
and problem-solving skills are crucial for this position. The applicant should also
demonstrate the ability to work both independently and collaboratively and meet deadlines.
Must be able to demonstrate the ability to carry out research to completion. The ability
to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures
or backgrounds is required.
Other: Must be able to hike long distances over rugged terrain. Requires working outdoors
in all types of weather, as well as occasional overnight travel.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Serves as principal investigator on both contracts and grants by planning and directing
field surveys, test excavations, mitigative excavations, preparing reports, and researching
literature.
2. Supervises and instructs the work of field and laboratory technicians, students,
and volunteers.
3. Remains competent and current through sustained engagement with academic and professional
literature, attending professional meetings and public archaeology events, and completing
training as directed by the supervisor.
4. Performs all other essential duties as directed by the Director of the Center for
Archaeological Research.
SUPERVISION
The Research Archaeologist is supervised by the Director of the Center for Archaeological
Research.
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
REVISED JULY 2021
JOB FAMILY 4
Factor 1: Professional Knowledge, Skill, and Technical Mastery
Level 3.0 - 1500 Points: Entry-level knowledge of the principles, concepts, practices, and methods of an administrative, managerial, technical, or professional specialty. Knowledge permits employee to carry out basic recurring tasks and routine portions of assignments or to carry out less demanding professional elements of assignments in professional or technical areas including accounting or auditing, financial management, business administration, human resources, law, engineering, science, or medicine, while gaining familiarity with the University's policies and goals, business practices, and/or accounting systems. This level of knowledge permits the employee to schedule and carry out the steps of a limited operation or project, or to complete stages of a multi-phase project. Alternatively, knowledge at this level might also permit the employee to carry out recurring tasks and routine assignments requiring moderate experience in specific areas within higher education. Knowledge at this level is typically acquired through a combination of formal education and/or training and experience that includes a requirement for a college degree in a specific technical or professional specialty. Knowledge requirements may also include a limited amount of related work experience. Alternatively, equivalent knowledge requirements at this level include a non-technical or general Bachelor's degree requirement with a moderate level of additional related work experience or a non-specific Master's degree requirement with some related work experience.
Factor 2: Supervisory Responsibility
Level 2.0 - 130 Points: Regular, but limited, supervision, training, or directing the work assignments of (a) small numbers of student, part-time or temporary workers, or (b) one or more permanent, full-time employees. The nature of supervision is largely confined to scheduling work and assigning tasks. Supervision at this level typically does not include a full range of supervisory responsibilities, and supervisory duties typically do not consume a large portion of the work day.
Factor 3: Interactions with Others
Level 4.0 - 500 Points: Interactions with others are somewhat unstructured. The purpose may be to influence or motivate others, to obtain information, or to control situations and resolve problems. Interactions may be with individuals or groups of co-workers, students, or the general public, may be moderately unstructured, and may involve persons who hold differing goals and objectives. Individuals at this level often act as a liaison between groups with a focus on solving particular unstructured problems. Interactions at this level require considerable interpersonal skill and the ability to resolve conflict.
Factor 4: Job Controls and Guidelines
Level 3.0 - 500 Points: The employee operates under general supervision expressed in terms of program goals and objectives, priorities, and deadlines. Administrative supervision is given through statements of overall program or project objectives and available resources. Administrative guidelines are relatively comprehensive and the employee need only to fill in gaps in interpretation and adapt established methods to perform recurring activities. In unforeseen situations, the employee must interpret inadequate or incomplete guidelines, develop plans, and initiate new methods to complete assignments based on those interpretations. Assignments are normally related in function, but the work requires many different processes and methods applied to an established administrative or professional field. Problems are typically the result of unusual circumstances, variations in approach, or incomplete or conflicting data. The employee must interpret and refine methods to complete assignments. Characteristic jobs at this level may involve directing single-purpose programs or performing complex, but precedented, technical or professional work.
Factor 5: Managerial Responsibility
Level 3.0 - 850 Points: Work involves providing significant support services to others both within and outside of the department that substantially influences decision-making processes. Work activities are complex and others rely on the accuracy and reliability of the information, analysis, or advice to make decisions. Work activities have a direct, but shared, impact on further processes or services, affect the overall efficiency and image of the department, and may have material impact on costs or service quality within the cost center. Incumbents may be responsible for identifying areas of need and for developing proposals that request funding to fulfill those needs.
