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The Deputy Director, Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service | Smithsonian Affiliations (SITES|SA) is responsible for assisting and participating with the Director in overall planning, development, and management of all programs and activities of SITES|SA. The mission of SITES|SA is to catalyze public engagement and spark curiosity and learning by connecting the knowledge, resources, and expertise of the Smithsonian with a vital network of cultural and educational organizations.
Learn more about this agency01/13/2023 to 01/27/2023
$141,022 - $212,100 per year
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Permanent - Trust Appointment. This is not a Federal position position but has similar requirements and benefits.
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This position is open to all applicants with the right to work in the United States.
Participates with the Director to provide executive leadership and direction for overall planning, development and management of the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service | Smithsonian Affiliations (SITES | SA) programs and activities. Monitors program plans and objectives and issues policy guidelines for operations. Monitors program plans covering all aspects of unit operations including partnerships with other SI units and collaborations with external organizations including but not limited to Affiliates, Museum on Main Street collaborators, State Humanities Councils, a broad range of exhibitors through exhibits involving the Smithsonian Institution (SI) and loaned collections, and through a broad range of public programs. Participates or leads the formulation of long and short-range goals and objectives and issues policy guidelines. Reviews and evaluates proposals for new programs including fundraising opportunities, or major shifts or expansions of existing programs. Recommends approval or disapproval of such proposals and provides leadership and guidance on improving the proposed programs. Continually evaluates program operations and initiates or directs management studies or other evaluative tools to achieve improvement.
Provides direct oversight of the financial health of SITES | SA monitoring the overall budget and approving out of cycle expenditures. Identifies opportunities for fundraising, increased revenues, balanced with customer experience, and maximizes the use of gifts, grants, endowments, and other sources of funding to ensure a fiscally viable and financially healthy organization.
Establishes a leadership style that emphasizes open and clear written and oral communications. Coach and counsel staff and encourage a team-based and transparent approach to project planning and implementation, readjusting operations to meet strategic plan initiatives, priorities and/or changing needs.
Develops and maintains standards and criteria for operational activities to include planning and project management, daily operations, exhibits and programs, public affairs and communications, finance and administration, revenue generation, customer service, digital activities, education activities including internships, marketing and data collection.
Directs and coordinates the activities of subordinate offices and assists the Director in developing and implementing operating policy, standards, and procedures. Develops and monitors policies to achieve management objectives in areas such as strategic workforce management, diversity, and equal employment opportunity. Promotes policies and procedures that foster inclusive participation.
Directly supervises key senior supervisory staff. Executes performance management of subordinates for both individual and organizational performance. Sets and communicates goals and expectations. Reviews and approves recommendations for personnel actions affecting subordinates. Assures that subordinate supervisors effectively carry out their performance management responsibilities.
Represents the Director, as required, at a wide variety of Smithsonian policy meetings and conferences, including events and presentations on Capitol Hill and attendance of members of Congress at events around the country. Exercises delegated authority to commit SITES | SA resources or make decisions affecting SITES | SA programs.
Consults and collaborates with and advises other Federal agencies, State, regional, and local government agencies, private associations and institutions, not-for-profit organizations, interest groups and representatives of foreign governments, foundations and corporate and individual donors, museums, and cultural and educational organizations on agreements, requests, cooperative efforts, and inquiries of common interest.
Explores and develops joint programs in cooperation with museums and cultural and educational organizations, Federal agencies and other SI units and research facilities. Reviews and recommends appropriate action on applications or proposals for Federal or non-federal grants or contracts to finance education or exhibition projects with national impact.
At the Director’s request, assumes responsibility for directing and overseeing pan-organizational projects of special interest to SITES | SA.
Serves as Acting Director of SITES | SA in the Director's absence, with full authority and responsibility for overall management of SITES | SA.
Meets the basic qualifications and specialized experience as listed below.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must clearly demonstrate the necessary level of managerial and leadership skills and competence to perform successfully in this position. This includes a degree in museum work or in an applicable subject matter field, or a combination of education and appropriate experience that provides knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through successful completion of a four-year course of study in an applicable subject matter field.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE
In addition, applicants must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-15 level or equivalent private sector level. This experience is defined as the demonstrated knowledge and leadership skills related to management/operations expertise in a museum, nonprofit organization, foundation, private corporation, or government agency that has been acquired through years of progressive experience.
The applications that meet the basic qualifications will be evaluated further against the following criteria:
1. Demonstrated leadership and familiarity with management of museums or similar organizations, including managing functions such as exhibitions, curation and collections management, education, customer/visitor experience, public affairs and communication, marketing and public programs.
2. Skill in executive level budgeting and resource management.
3. Demonstrated entrepreneurial ability to build relationships and lead collaborative initiatives internally and externally with organizations to leverage support for and participation in programs.
4. Skill in building cooperative relationships between colleagues and organizations within your oversight, and with stakeholders inside and outside the Institution. This includes explaining positions/solutions, both orally and in writing, and gaining acceptance by museum and/or research facility colleagues and customers/managers at all levels.
5. Skill in leading and managing a multi-disciplined and culturally diverse workforce. This should include fostering teamwork and high morale; attracting, retaining and motivating employees; and implementing EEO/Affirmative Action policies and programs.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
The incumbent receives administrative direction from the Director, SITES | SA, who provides broad outlines of basic policy, program objectives, and delegated authority and responsibility. The incumbent plans and carries out assigned responsibilities independently. The incumbent consults with the Director on major policy questions or controversial issues and keeps her/him informed of all significant programs and potential problems. Work performance is appraised in terms of overall effectiveness in the attainment of program goals and objectives.
SECURITY LEVEL
This position has been reviewed to determine the level of POSITION SENSITIVITY. Based on the nature of the work, the position has been determined to be Public Trust / Moderate Risk. This designation will require (1) a pre-employment Security Agency Check (SAC) for the prospective incumbent; and (2) a subsequent comprehensive background investigation and favorable adjudication to continue in the position
EEO
The Smithsonian Institution does not discriminate against any employee or any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization or other non-merit factors.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
The Smithsonian provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the contact person listed in this announcement. The decision on granting a reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
RELOCATION
Relocation expenses will not be paid.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
The qualifications listed in this document will be used along with your resume and your responses to the questions posed in the electronic application process to determine the candidates who will move forward in the evaluation process. When crafting your responses to the questions, please provide concise, detailed information on your background and experience.
Important Note:
Your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses to the occupational questionnaire or other assessment tool for consistency. If a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than supported by your resume, you will be assigned a rating commensurate to your described experience. Your resume should provide sufficient information regarding how your education and experience relate to the major duties and qualifications criteria listed for this position.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. To receive credit for such experience you must indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the average number of hours per week spent in such employment.
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