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    Director of Education - Washington DC, United States - Smithsonian Institution

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    Director of Education (Education Specialist) (IS
    Application Deadline: 30 April 2024

    Employment Type:
    Full Time
    Full Time

    Position sensitivity and risk:
    Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

    They are paid for from a variety of sources, including the Smithsonian endowment, revenue from our business activities, donations, grants and contracts.

    Trust employees have their own benefit program and may include Health, Dental & Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Transit/Commuter Benefits, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Annual and Sick Leave, Family Friendly Leave, 403b Retirement Plan, Discounts for Smithsonian Memberships, Museum Stores and Restaurants, Credit Union, Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center (Child Care), Flexible Spending Account (Health & Dependent Care).

    Pass Pre-employment Background Check and Subsequent Background Investigation for position designated as low risk.
    Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer.

    Established in 1997 as a mission-critical initiative, APAC's vision is to enrich the appreciation of America's Asian Pacific heritage and empower Asian Pacific American communities in their sense of inclusion within the national culture.

    Additionally, APAC is expanding its National Education Program (NEP) to meet the Secretary's charge to reach every classroom. The incumbent serves as a member of the unit' s senior leadership team and leads APAC's national education programming.

    The incumbent serves an Education Specialist and is responsible for implementing and maintaining APAC's educational and interpretative programs for all audiences, including pre-K to 12, teachers/educators, and general audiences.

    In this capacity, the incumbent provides expert advice and guidance on the development of programs that engage and educate diverse audiences on site and in the community and implements education and public programs steeped in community engagement.

    Education/Public Programs

    Provides advice, coordination and management for educational services, including the development and delivery of engaging and relevant content for audiences of all ages.

    Provides advice and guidance for national education programming that reaches Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) audiences and national education programming that informs general audiences about AANHPI culture, communities, and history.

    Guides the unit's approach to K-12 programs. Participates in the development of immediate, annual, and long-term education program goals, projects, budget, and other resources.

    Regularly reviews and evaluates overall performance to ensure that education program and projects are complete within scope, schedule, and budget, and quality standards and established deadlines are met.

    Represents APAC and manages its relationships with public and private organizations.

    Provides guidance to the Director of External Affairs and Strategic Partnerships to identify and cultivate potential partners and stakeholders and seeks opportunities to build partnerships that further the vision and mission of APAC.

    directs the preparation of grants, and ensure grants are properly managed.
    Responsible for execution and oversight of educational projects including exhibition-focused programs, digital offerings, and convenings.
    Community Outreach Function
    Represents APAC to educational institutions and community organizations.

    Meets with community organizations to learn their mission, vision, and needs and determine if a partnership with APAC will be mutually beneficial.

    Serves on Smithsonian committees for pan-institutional initiatives and/or committees related to teacher training, student services, and professional development for teachers.

    Ensures programs and educational resources interpret and present history and culture in a manner accessible to a wide range of audiences and consistent with current museum and education theory.

    The incumbent is responsible for the overall planning, direction and timely execution of education and general audience public programs; approves annual, multi-year and long-range work plans developed by subordinate staff; and manages the work to meet the overall education goals of the unit.

    The incumbent participates in the development and implementation of long-range plans.

    The incumbent provides guidance, direction, counsel, and instruction to subordinate staff and advises the Director on matters related to the unit's NEP.

    Appraises performance of subordinates, recommends and initiates awards, training or disciplinary action, and approves leave.

    Mastery of and experience in managerial systems and processes in developing and leading an education program in a museum or nontraditional educational environment, including resource allocation, strategic planning, benchmarking and implementing best practices.

    Mastery of museum education theories and practices, including teaching techniques, program development, and evaluation; Mastery of the procedures of planning and producing sophisticated educational programs for K through 12, and informal learning in a museum setting, from concept development through presentation, including budgeting, scheduling, and supervising specialists.

    Knowledge of and experience working with AANHPI communities, organizations, and stakeholders in the United States, specifically on education-related initiatives.
    Skill in planning, directing and executing educational programs for visitors of all ages.
    Skill in leading and collaborating with educators, community organizations and individuals, and curators.

    Skill in directing and managing the operations, programs, and staff to develop innovative and dynamic programs that use the museum's resources to serve the needs of the community and create lasting societal impact.

    Skill in developing and creating partnerships with diverse communities, particularly AANHPI communities, that resulted in a program or exhibition.

    Skill in oral and written communication in order to provide guidance and direction, collaborate with individuals at all levels including senior management officials, and prepare and present reports in high- level meetings and conferences.

    Applicants, who wish to qualify based on education completed outside the United States, must be deemed equivalent to higher education programs of U.This documentation is the responsibility of the applicant and should be included as part of your application package.

    Any false statement in your application may result in your application being rejected and may also result in termination after employment begins.

    Resumes should include a description of your paid and non-paid work experience that is related to this job; Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
    The Smithsonian Institution provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate.


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