Manager

 

Description:

The primary purpose of the position is to advance the museum’s objectives for collections care and public access, through the strategic management of data for an estimated 1.8 million objects and 21,000 square feet of archival material.

In this position you will:

  • Provide general direction for the museum’s program of documenting, classifying, and describing its collection, in collaboration with the Head of Digital Collections.
  • Design and implement cataloging procedures, in close collaboration with museum staff and stakeholders.
  • Identify priority projects for targeted data enhancement, transformation, or remediation, in consultation with other staff and stakeholders.
  • Oversee configuration, maintenance, and use of the collections information system (CIS) for museum objects and identify opportunities to apply technologies to enrich and extend the utility of collections information and improve workflow efficiencies.
  • Plan and carry out the full range of supervisory and managerial authorities, including assigning work, coordinating with other program areas, directing technical work, setting standards, resolving minor complaints, and initiating disciplinary actions.
  • Supervises staff and contractors, as well as motivates others through influence and collaboration.

 

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation
  • May need to complete a Probationary Period
  • Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer
  • Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.
  • May be required to serve an 18-month probationary period for supervisors.

 

Organization US Smithsonian Institution
Industry Management Jobs
Occupational Category Manager
Job Location Washington,USA
Shift Type Morning
Job Type Full Time
Gender No Preference
Career Level Intermediate
Experience 2 Years
Posted at 2024-11-02 9:25 am
Expires on 2025-01-21