Education Manager

The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo.  This position is located in Education Program, Education Department, Museum Learning & Programs. National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI), The Museum and Learning Programs 

Qualifications:

Qualifications:

You must meet these Basic Education Requirements:

Degree: that included or was supplemented by major study in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position.

or

Combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major in education, or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position, plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described above.

In addition to the Basic Requirements above you must have the following:

Experience: You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal Service.  For this position, specialized experience is defined as experience using professional education theory, practice, and national and state education standards to manage educational programs for K-12 school students, teachers and the public in a museum or other educational or cultural organization. 

Your resume must be no more than two (2) pages and should clearly demonstrate how your experience aligns with the responsibilities and specialized experience required for this position. Do not copy language directly from the vacancy announcement, as you will be deemed ineligible for consideration. Instead, provide detailed, descriptive information about your actual experience.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week.

Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are qualifying by education and/or you have education completed in a foreign college/university described above, it is your responsibility to provide transcripts and proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study. For instructions on where to fax these documents, see the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.

Or a Combination: Education and experience may be combined to meet the basic qualifications; For a full explanation of this option please see the Qualification Standards.

In an effort to streamline our hiring process, SI employees whose current position of record is in the same job series (1701) and who are in a (Federal competitive) as this advertised position, are not required to submit a transcript with your application package. However, if selected, you will be required to provide a copy of your transcript before your start date in the position.

Time-in-Grade Requirements: Under competitive merit promotion procedures, any individual who is currently holding, or who has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under a non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet "time-in-grade" requirements (have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade of the grade for which you are applying).

Responsibilities:

As the Education Manager you will:

• Provide leadership and direction in the overall planning, development, and implementation of all Native Knowledge 360° initiatives, programs, and activities for the museum. (Native Knowledge 360° is a national education initiative which provides educators and students with critically needed perspectives on Native American history and cultures through the creation of educational resources and educator professional development programs.)
  
  
• Oversee the creation of education products. Research, develop and/or oversee the publication of Native Knowledge 360° content. 
  
  
• Conduct original research, as necessary, and direct education staff and contractors in product development and evaluation.
  
  
• Represent the museum in meetings with local and regional educators and at national meetings of museums and other educators. Lead and participate in workshops, seminars, lectures and other meetings devoted to exploring or encouraging the practice of museum education and the teaching and presentation of Native American culture.

• Directly supervises education staff. Regularly evaluates performance, conducts formal and informal evaluations of all staff, assesses training needs, and makes recommendations for further staff development.

Salary : $102,415