The National Endowment for the Humanities in Washington, D.C. has
announced an employment opportunity in the Division of Preservation and
Access. The following information is excerpted from the full job
announcement, which can be found at usajobs.gov. More than one position
of humanities administrator (program officer) may be filled. The Closing
Date is March 27, 2006 for Vacancy Announcement: 06-010. The Area of
Consideration is All Sources Schedule B--Excepted Service Position. The
position is a GS-1701-12/13 ($65,048 - $100,554) The Division of
Preservation and Access provides leadership and support for a sustained
national effort to preserve and increase the availability of resources
essential for research, education, and public programming in the
humanities. Under the supervision of the Deputy Director, the incumbent
works with potential applicants in the development of proposals and
participates fully in administrative, financial, program policy, and
other matters for the division. The incumbent reviews grant proposals
and assesses their eligibility and consistency with Endowment goals;
arranges for their review and evaluation by expert panelists; and
administers the continued evaluation and payment for current grants. The
incumbent represents the division at professional meetings and conducts
site visits to promote the division's programs and to evaluate the
accomplishments of the current projects it supports. A B.A. in a
discipline of the humanities is required (an M.A. or Ph.D. is
preferred).   The ideal candidate will meet the following criteria: (1)
An M.A. or a Ph.D. in the humanities (for at least one of these
positions, an advanced degree in U.S. History or American Studies is
preferred); (2) Broad knowledge of issues and trends in the library,
archives, or museum field at the regional or national level; (3)
Familiarity and experience with issues of digital resources in the
humanities; (4) Demonstrated speaking and writing ability, as evidenced
by recent (3-5 years) presentations at professional meetings or other
public gatherings or by written reports, articles, or other documents
prepared for public occasions; (5) Administrative experience in higher
education, libraries, archives, museums, or in other non-profit or
grant-making organizations. Application Procedures are described in the
full job announcement. 

Laura Word
Senior Program Officer
Division of Preservation and Access
National Endowment for the Humanities
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www.neh.gov

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