Hi everyone, The City of Livonia is currently seeking applicants for a full-time Assistant Library Director position at the Livonia Public Library. Please see the attached job posting and highlights below for additional information. SALARY INFORMATION $90,272.00 - 105,248.00 Annually * Starting Salary: $90,272.00 * After Six Months of Successful Employment: $91,977.60 * After One Year of Successful Employment: $93,662.40 * Maximum salary is achieved after four years of employment. NOTE: Annual salary adjustments may also occur based on collective bargaining agreements. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES The Assistant Library Director assists in overseeing operations, implementing policies and strategic initiatives, managing budgets and resource allocation, coordinating staff development and training, and supporting programs, collections, and community services to ensure high-quality library services for the Livonia community. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Library Operations and Leadership * Policy & Strategic Implementation * Building Oversight & Facilities Management * Staff Training and Support * Program Development and Implementation * Collections Management * Budget Support & Vendor Relations * Community Engagement & External Liaison MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND APPLICATION PROCESS By the closing date of this announcement, applicants must: 1. Be a citizen of the United States or resident alien with the right to work in the United States; and 2. Possess a Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited college or university; and 3. Possess or, ability to obtain by the date of hire, a Level 1 Professional Librarian Certification from the Library of Michigan; and 4. Have a minimum of eight or more years progressively responsible experience working as a professional librarian, including direct service to the public; and 5. Have four or more years of supervisory or management experience in a public library, including at least two years of direct supervisory experience overseeing professional librarian staff; and 6. Demonstrated experience in public library administration, including contributing to policy development, assisting with budgeting and financial planning, and allocating resources effectively; and 7. Demonstrated experience in staff development, training and team leadership; and 8. Demonstrated knowledge of public library operations, library technologies, collections management, programming, and community engagement; and 9. Have strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; and 10. Have the ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize work effectively, and adapt to evolving organizational needs. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Key Competencies: * Leadership & Organizational Oversight * Library Operations & Service Delivery Management * Staff Supervision, Training & Development * Strategic Planning & Policy Implementation * Budget, Resource & Facilities Coordination NOTE: At the time of appointment, applicants are required to pass a pre-employment medical examination conducted by a physician authorized by the City of Livonia. HOW TO APPLY: Applications can be completed anytime online at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/livonia<https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/livonia>. If work experience and/or specific skills are listed as qualifications, it will be the responsibility of the applicant to describe their experience and/or skills sufficiently in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application so that it may be determined if they meet the stated qualifications. Applicants who do not comply will be disqualified from further consideration. Attachments or resumes are not accepted in place of completing the information requested on the official application. Applicants will be notified by e-mail of the next steps in the examination process. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Appointees must satisfactorily complete a six-month probationary period before the appointment will be considered regular. 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