Education Director

Agency: Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Position Title: Senior Public Service Administrator, Opt 1
Closing Date/Time: 06/14/2024
Salary: $8,486-$14,668/monthly ($101.832 to $176.016/year)
Job Type: Salaried 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: None 

****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****

Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. Please note that the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.

 

Posting Identification Number  

38088

Join A World Class Agency

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum (ALPLM) seeks an experienced Senior Public Service Administrator - Education Director for the Education division. This position will develop, deliver, and manage educational programs and materials which engage and inspire visitors and researchers from around the world, including nearly 80,000 students each year. The ideal candidate enjoys working with children, is organized and creative, and stays informed of changes in the educational field. We invite qualified applicants to apply for the position of Education Director and help the ALPLM continue to chronicle the life of one of our nation's greatest Presidents and share the diverse history of the state of Illinois.

Job Responsibilities

1. Serves as the Education Director of the ALPLM:

• Develops, plans, organizes and directs operating policies and procedures for the Educational Programs Division.
• Develops the education program strategy and business plan: leverages innovative technology to integrate school related goals and objectives for the ALPLM.
• Confers with management and staff on the effectiveness of program policies and makes necessary functional changes or improvements.
• Develops and oversees the departmental plan and timeline for Education Program calendar events.

2. Plans, organizes, develops, executes, controls, evaluates and manages the Division which includes school and educational programs, web-based curriculum, symposia, workshops and special events:

• Collaborates and coordinates with other divisions to determine exhibit content and link content to current education standards, products, and best practices for museum education.
• Develops and oversees education programs goals and objectives and monitors to assure that the goals and objectives are met.
• Utilizes statistical data to evaluate program goals plans for the effective and efficient utilization of program resources.
• Develops and prepares informational presentations and collateral materials for the educational agenda.

 

Job Responsibilities Continued

3. Serves as a liaison between the ALPLM and educational institutions:

• Identifies, develops, and maintains relationships and communications with academic institutions and private and public organizations.
• Serves as the ALPLM's spokesperson to educational, and academic communities and civic organizations.
• Maintains a strong visible profile for the ALPLM within the teaching community;
• Fosters consistent, open commutation with the community, schools and educational institutions.
• Speaks before various groups to explain and interpret program philosophy and requirements.
• Promotes educational programs and the ALPLM in general through scholarly publications and presentations in various professional industry journals and at conferences and other venues.
• Develops and utilizes professional channels of communication with state, federal, national, and other agencies.
• Travels to attend meetings and conferences.

4. Serves as full-line supervisor:

• Assigns and reviews work
• Provides guidance and training to assigned staff
• Counsels staff regarding work performance
• Reassigns staff to meet day-to-day operating needs
• Establishes annual goals and objectives
• Approves time off
• Adjusts first level grievances
• Effectively recommends and imposes discipline up to and including discharge
• Prepares and signs performance evaluations

Job Responsibilities Continued

5. Administers, develops, formulates and monitors the Division budget:

• Reviews, monitors and prepares statements and reports examining expenditures.
• Coordinates division procurement