TITLE: Assistant Director

WAGE: Grade 18   $64,200 - $81,900

STATUS: Full-time; work schedule includes evenings and weekends

REPORTS TO: Saline District Library Director

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Assistant Director will assist the Library Director in the administration of all public service functions by participating in system planning and managing the day-to-day operations of library services.  The Assistant Director acts as head of the library in the absence of the Library Director.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY & ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

General Administration & Management: Manage day-to-day operations; Assist with long-range planning, implementation of goals and evaluation of programs and services; Assist with annual budget preparation; Attend Library Board meetings and selected committee meetings; Hire, train, schedule, supervise and evaluate staff in partnership with department heads

Public Relations: Oversee public relations, including branding, newsletter, website, press releases, presentations, etc.

Facilities Management: Supervise maintenance of library building and grounds and recommend future space needs

Outreach: Develop an outreach strategy that increases awareness of library services and collections to underserved populations

Professional Development: Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance managerial and administrative skills and to keep abreast of new trends and developments in the library field; Encourage staff professional growth by supporting participation in workshops, seminars and other activities

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s Degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited graduate school; Eligible for Level 1 Librarian’s Professional Certificate from Library of Michigan; Three years of professional library experience with proven capabilities in management; Proficient with computer applications in a library setting; Ability to motivate, establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, staff, board of trustees, other community agencies and the general public; Demonstrated ability to: effectively communicate orally and in writing; organize and supervise the work of others; develop, plan and implement adult programming; stimulate interest in the use of library facilities; project a positive image of the library; set priorities in a changing environment and make timely decisions  

TO APPLY: Submit completed Saline District Library employment application (available at www.salinelibrary.org), letter of application and resume to: Maryellen@salinelibrary.org or by mail to: Mary Ellen Mulcrone, Director, Saline District Library

Applications received by Friday, October 14, 2016 will receive first consideration.