Job Listing: Development Operations Manager

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 1 vacancy - Washington DC Metro Area, DC The Smithsonian Institution is a unique working
and learning environment that offers you
continuing awareness of the world's treasures in
culture, art, and science. If your goals
include challenging work, being a valued member
of an organization, and participation in
exciting opportunities of exploration, become a
part of our staff. Enjoy family friendly
benefits; a complimentary membership to the
Resident Associate Program with discounts on
thousands of educational and cultural programs
offered annually; discounts at Smithsonian
membership programs, shops, and restaurants; and
much more!
This position is located in the National Museum of African American
History and Culture, Development Department. The National Museum of
African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) is the national museum
for the study and exposition of African American history and
culture. The incumbent serves as Development Operations Manager
responsible for receiving, depositing and acknowledging all
financial gifts, pledges, and in-kind gifts to fund the National
Museum of African American History and Culture construction,
exhibitions, programs, events, operations, and endowment. If you
want to participate in this exciting challenge, apply today!

Major Duties

The duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the
following:

-Administering, maintaining and updating Raiser's Edge, the donor
database.

-Analyzing information and records in the Raiser's Edge database.

-Producing management reports for donor cultivation and funding
purposes.

-Supervising staff engaged in receiving, depositing and acknowledging
all financial gifts, pledges, and in-kind gifts.

How to Apply

You must apply for this position online.
Do not submit paper applications/resumes
by mail, e-mail, or fax. You will be required to
create an account and build a resume on
www.usajobs.gov unless you previously
established an account. You will also be asked
to respond to assessment questions online. To
see a preview of the questionnaire before
applying, go to the "Qualifications &
Evaluations" tab and click on the link at the
bottom of the page.
Instructions for Applying Online:
Important: You must complete the entire
application process which includes responding to
a set of questions. Your application will not
transfer to Smithsonian until you click on the
FINISH button. This is not the same as the DONE
button which is used to complete the fax cover
sheet print step.
1. Click on the Apply Online button at the
bottom of this announcement.
2. When you click Apply Online, you will have to
register a USAJobs account or log into your
existing account. Once you are logged in, choose
which resume you wish to submit, select it and
click 'Apply for this Position Now!' Your resume
will become part of your application and will
automatically be transferred to the Smithsonian
Tracking & Applicant Referral System (STARS).
3a. If this is your first time applying to
a Smithsonian position online you will
be prompted by a 'core' questionnaire. Complete
all questions on the questionnaire.
You will then be prompted to print fax cover
sheets. Print the applicable fax cover sheet(s)
generated at the end of the on-line application
process. Once you have printed fax cover sheets
click on 'Done' at the bottom of the page.
3b. If you have applied for a position
with us before you will have the option
to review your previous responces to the core
questions, or proceed to the vacancy specific
questions described in the next step.
4. You will be prompted by a vacancy specific
questionnaire. These questions must be
completed for your application to be submitted.
Once you have completed all questions in this
questionnaire, click 'Finish'.
5. You will then be prompted to print fax
coversheets specific to the vacancy. Print the
applicable fax coversheet(s) generated at the
end of the on-line application process. Once
you have printed fax cover sheets click
on 'Done' at the bottom of the page.
6. Once you have finished answering questions
for all grades that you are applying for, you
must review your questionnaire responses and
select 'Finish' at the bottom of the review
page. If you do not click 'Finish' at the
bottom of the review page your application will
not be submitted.
NOTE: When faxing supporting documentation, use
the phone number listed on the fax cover sheet.
The fax cover sheet(s) contains an important ID
number, so keep a copy for your files.
Use a separate fax cover sheet for each type of
document. Documentation must be received by
the closing date of the announcement. Documents
to be faxed can be found under "Required
Documents" listed below. To view the status of
your faxed supporting documentation, please
follow the steps below:
Logon to your USAJOBS account. Click on
the "Applications" tab and locate the vacancy.
Under the "Application Status" column click on
the "More information" hyperlink. You will then
be transferred to the "Gateway to State" Welcome
screen. Click on the View/Generate Fax Cover
Sheet radio button. On the next screen, under
the Status column it will show you the status of
your fax supporting documentation.
NOTE: It may take several hours before your fax
documentation is reflected in the system. Check
for confirmation emails for documents that you
have faxed. Depending on the level of activity
in the online application system, your
confirmation email may be delayed. Please be
aware that the confirmation email could be in
your "Junk" or "Bulk Mail" folder.
If you run into any technical difficulty during
the online application process, please go to
www.usajobs.gov/contact.asp or contact the
Human Resources Specialist identified within the
vacancy announcement.
After the vacancy closes, the HR office uses the
application package (resume and questionnaire
responses) to rate, rank and certify candidates.
Exceptions may be granted to accept paper
applications in extenuating circumstances;
however paper applications submitted without
prior approval from the agency point of contact
will be handled as incomplete and will not be
considered.


Required Documents:
You may be required to fax supplemental
documents as part of your application package.
Refer to the "How to Apply" section for specific
fax instructions. Please read the items below
to determine which documents to fax. Each fax cover
sheet is specially coded to correspond with the
type of document you are submitting. Use a
separate fax cover sheet for each type of
document. Fax your documents to 571-258-
4052.
1. If you are a current or former Federal
employee, you must fax a copy of your most
recent SF-50 Notification of Personnel
Action.
2. If you have served on active duty in the U.S.
military and were separated under honorable
conditions, you may be eligible for veterans
preference. Fax a legible copy of your DD
Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge
from Active Duty [Member 4 Copy].
If you are claiming 10-point veterans
preference, also attach the SF-15 Application
for 10 Point Veteran Preference (Revised
December 2004) plus the proof required by that
form. This form can be found at
http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf .
If you are still in the service, you may be
granted 5 points tentative preference on the
basis of information contained in your
application, but you must produce a DD-214
prior to appointment to document entitlement to
preference. For more information on Veterans
Preference, visit
http://www.opm.gov/employ/veterans/html/vetsinfo.
asp
3. If this announcement refers to a Basic
Education Requirement or if you are qualifying
for the position by education, fax your
school transcripts. Unofficial copies are
acceptable. If you are hired, you will be
required to submit official transcripts prior to
appointment.
4. If education was completed in a foreign
college or university, fax proof of U.S.
accreditation for foreign study.
You may be rated INELIGIBLE if appropriate
documents are not submitted by the deadline.


Contact Information:
Marie Parks

Phone: 202-633-6332

Fax: 571-258-4052

TDD: 202-633-6409

Email: Parksma@si.edu


Or write:
Smithsonian
Office of Human Resources
POB 37012, 600 Maryland Avenue, MRC 517
Washington, DC 20024

Fax: 571-258-4052


What To Expect Next:
After you apply, you will receive an automated
acknowledgement email that your submission was
successful. If further evaluation or interviews
are required, you will be contacted directly.
All applicants will receive written notification
on the final outcome of the position.