About the Position: Become a part of the largest graduate professional military education institution in the nation! This is a full-time faculty position as provided under Title 10 USC 4021. Initial appointment may be up to four years, the first of which may be a trial period. The appointment may be renewed in increments up to five years thereafter. Salary will be based on the selectee's academic credentials, experience, and professional accomplishments.

Duties

You will serve as Director of of the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center (AHEC). AHEC is a national resource comprising an extensive archive of soldier memoirs, photographs and unit records; a high-quality museum; and the largest library in the U.S. Army. As part of the U.S. Army War College, AHEC provides historical support to graduate professional military education courses, engages with the American public, and supports national and international researchers. You will provide leadership and strategic vision, plan, direct, and administer all programs and activities of the Center, including archival, library, museum, public and educational programs. Manage a diverse workforce and organizational budget. Maintain close working relationships with the other schools, centers, institutes, and programs that comprise the U.S. Army War College. Develop cooperative relationships and partnership ventures with academic and other institutions in support of the AHECs mission and goals. Conduct extensive public relations in support of the AHEC mission. Work closely with the supporting non-profit Army Heritage Foundation.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• Must comply with the Drug Testing Program requirements (pre-employment testing and random testing after being appointed).

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens This is a full-time term appointment in the excepted service not to exceed 4 years starting on or about summer 2024. Appointment may be extended in one- to five-year increments thereafter. As a term employee you will be eligible for medical insurance, life insurance, retirement, dental and vision. You will be eligible earn annual leave and sick leave. Qualification Requirements: Degree: behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position; or Combination of education and experience that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field; or Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. In addition to meeting the Qualification Requirements above, applicants will be rated on the following: SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR/KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Applicants will be rated on the criteria listed below: 1. Ability to lead a complex organization in support of other complex organizations. Experience in enterprise leadership with demonstrated ability to lead a diverse and highly educated organization. Experience working with complex digital knowledge management tools, finding aids, and/or information management systems. Demonstrated performance directing the development and execution of distinct and complex operations and organizations. Candidates should have experience in at least one of the following: library operations, archives, museum operations, and/ or public history. - Proficiency in executing budgets, managing personnel and facilities management. 2. Ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. - Skilled in developing long-term strategies and plans for libraries, archives, outreach activities and/or museums. Ability to ability to effectively lead change. 3. Demonstrated Ability in Leading People. Experience fostering an environment that enables people who are culturally different (race, age, sex, level of education, life-style choices, belief systems, etc.) to work together cooperatively and effectively. 4. History Minded and Leader Development Focused. Possesses a passion and deep appreciation for military history. Active involvement in professional networks relevant to archives, libraries, military history, and/or museums. 5. Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to negotiate, shape, and positively influence various actions and initiatives. Graduate degree in a field that relates to the AHEC mission or duties of the director is strongly preferred.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address DQ-APF-W2H6AA US ARMY WAR COLLEGE DO NOT MAIL Carlisle, PA 17013 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk