Job opening: Director, Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum
Salary: $147 649 - 221 900 per year
Published at: Feb 23 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
This position is part of the National Archives and Records Administration. Serves as Director of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Library and Museum. Incumbent is responsible for planning, directing, and administering all programs and activities of the library. The library presents the era of the President to scholars, students, journalists, producers of mass media, public officials, and to the general public.
Duties
As Director, Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum, you will:
- Be responsible for planning, directing, and administering all programs and activities of the library and museum.
- Plan and direct the archival program and activities of the library, which contains the papers of Dwight Eisenhower, including the White House and administration papers, books and audiovisual materials for the period of his tenure and collections of museum objects and memorabilia related to the President and his times.
- Direct the development and implementation of exhibitions and public and educational programs relevant to the mission of the library, which are designed to increase knowledge of and connection to history, and establish historical context/relevance to current issues.
- Maintain close working relations with the former President's family and the Eisenhower Foundation, particularly in developing and sustaining partnership ventures and programs that enhance the growth and reputation of the library as a dynamic museum and center of public scholarship and service.
- Develop cooperative working relationships with academic, cultural and non-profit organizations to develop joint initiatives related to the holdings of the library.
- Provide leadership, policy development, program accountability, budget formulation, strategic planning for the library in context with NARA's overall strategic plan and annual budget operating plans and budget.
Qualifications
You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
As a basic requirement, applicants must demonstrate progressively responsible experience directly related to the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined under Mandatory Technical Qualifications.
Mandatory Qualifications Requirements:
To meet minimum qualifications, applicants must possess the following technical competencies. These competencies would typically be gained through experience, education, and training that reflects progressive development and achievement in managing a Federal legal program for a nationwide organization. An individual's total experience and education must demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position.
TECHNICAL PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (TPQs) All applicants must address how their knowledge and experience relates to the following TPQs. PLEASE LIMIT YOUR RESPONSE TO ONE (1) SINGLE SPACED PAGE PER TPQ WITH THE FONT SIZE NO SMALLER THAN POINT 12.
TPQ 1: Describe your experience developing cooperative working relationships with external stakeholders, including private support organizations, the academic community, and professional and cultural organizations, to further the mission of your organization.
TPQ 2: Describe your experience directing a historical, archival, cultural, museum, or educational institution.
TPQ 3: Describe your experience in providing leadership, policy development, program accountability, budget formulation, and strategic planning for an organization.
Education
There is no education requirement for this position.
Contacts
- Address LEGISL ARCHVS, PRES LIB, AND MUS SV
200 S.E. Fourth Street
Abilene, KS 67410-2900
US
- Name: Applicant Call Center
- Phone: 304-480-8990
- Email: [email protected]
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