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The Information Manager oversees the annual online residential fellowship competition that brings leading scholars from around the world.
The Information Manager also guides how information and knowledge is captured, managed, and shared across departments at the NHC. In addition to managing the 8-month long competition, they will evaluate, improve, design, and implement knowledge management initiatives and processes across departments, as well as maintain ongoing operations and information infrastructure in support of those initiatives. The Information Manager works onsite in our architecturally stunning building and reports to and works closely with the Vice President for Scholarly Programs and the Chief Financial Officer and Operations Manager. The right candidate will successfully work autonomously and collaboratively with staff, harness technology to help solve problems, expertly lead multi-faceted projects, navigate ambiguity, drive continuous improvement, champion accountability, clearly and thoughtfully communicate with external reviewers, staff and NHC leadership, and maintain organizational excellence in all efforts. The right candidate will embrace our values and contribute to a respectful, collegial environment for staff and scholars alike.
ABOUT THE CENTER: The National Humanities Center is a private, nonprofit organization, and the only independent institute dedicated exclusively to advanced study in the humanities. The NHC provides essential support for the humanities, encouraging excellence in scholarship and teaching while affirming the importance of the humanities in American life. The NHC’s mission is accomplished through its residential fellowship program, educational programming and public engagement. The Center is supported by the generosity of individual donors, grants, corporate philanthropy, and institutional sponsors. We are a warm and inviting community of diverse staff and scholars with a rich history of meaningful contributions to human knowledge