AVAILABLE POSITION: Assistant Director
WORK SCHEDULE: Full-time, exempt, 40 hours per week, including evening and weekend hours.
SALARY RANGE: $44,000-$58,000; starting salary dependent on qualifications. Benefits include health, vision and dental insurance; retirement plan; paid holidays and paid time off.
JOB SUMMARY: The Assistant Director is a member of the management team assisting in planning, prioritizing and setting goals for Adrian District Library programs and services. This position oversees the Circulation Department, and supervises the library’s clerks and pages. This position supervises all operations of the Library in the Director’s absence.
In addition to Circulation responsibilities, the Assistant Director substitutes for the Library Director as required. He/she attends Library Board meetings, represents the library at community functions and performs library outreach. This member of the staff provides direct public services at all library service points. This individual is responsible for coordinating large scale projects, compiling reports and statistics, and acting as a liaison with professional consultants.
REQUIREMENTS: A Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited library school; OR a Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of two (2) years of public library experience; OR an Associate’s Degree with a minimum of five (5) years of public library experience. Minimum of two (2) years of successful supervisory experience. Must be able to obtain a Library of Michigan Level 4 Paraprofessional Certificate. Commitment to customer service excellence. Excellent communication skills essential. Ability to organize multiple assignments and work independently. Demonstrated initiative and creative problem-solving skills. Working knowledge of relevant library trends, technology, services, programs, facilities and procedures.
Additionally to perform the essential functions of the position, an individual may be required to maintain a physical condition necessary for sitting, walking, and/or standing for long periods of time; lifting or carrying light to moderately heavy objects; operating assigned equipment, including computers.
APPLY: Send resume with cover letter and contact information for three references to: Jen Wrzesinski, Library Director, Adrian District Library, 143 E. Maumee St., Adrian, MI 49221 or jwrzesinski@adrian.lib.mi.us.
DEADLINE: Application materials accepted through 5 pm on Friday, June 21, 2019.