Apply Job Type Full-time Description

JOB SUMMARY

Branch Manager 3 will oversee the day-to-day-operations of multiple library sites or a large, single library branch, ensuring policies and procedures and executed effectively and efficiently. They will encourage staff contributions and personal professional development while fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible work environment. The Branch Manager 3 will lead a team of library professionals who are committed to creating a thriving library in the heart of their community as they support and build a strong partnership with library patrons and their local official(s) ensuring the library is a welcoming space for all, and contribute to the overall success of the Library. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily.  

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorilyDemonstrate a willingness to be flexible, versatile and/or tolerant in a changing work environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiencyUnderstand ethical behavior and business practices, and ensure that own behavior and the behavior of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organizationEstablish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organizationCommunicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniquesDevelop new and unique ways to improve operations of the library and to create new opportunitiesAnticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of internal and external clients to meet or exceed their expectations within the organizational parametersWork cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectivenessManage materials budget and oversee branch collectionOversee and help develop library community programming and outreach initiatives Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organizationAssess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organizationSet priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details, data, information and activitiesDetermine strategies to move the organization forward, set goals, create and implement actions plans, and evaluate the process and resultsAssess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problemAssesses options and actions based on trends and conditions in the environment, and the vision and values of the organization  Know, understand and administer the American Library Association’s Library Bill of Rights, Freedom to Read Statement and Freedom to View Statement, recognizing that freedom of access is a fundamental tenet of a public library; in addition to these freedoms, support client discretion of materials available at your local library(ies)Follow all legal and policy requirements related to patron privacy and custodianship of patron records.Other duties as assigned Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS

An individual should possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed and meet the amount of education, training and/or work experience required. 

MLIS RequiredThree years supervisory experience is preferredThree years of progressively responsible library managerial experience and/or administrative functions of a library, or equivalent knowledge is preferredExperience in a role that requires frequent interaction with customers, fulfilling the requests of customers and responsibility for addressing customer issues, questions and suggestions is preferredExperience analyzing and applying financial reports and library related data (usage, demographics, trends, etc.) is preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

Ability to sit for long periods of time and to maintain focus on projects such as computer screens
or detailed paperwork.Occasionally lifting of items weighing up to twenty-five (25) pounds such as files, books, and
other materials. 

 BENEFITS

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)Short Term & Long Term DisabilityTraining & DevelopmentWellness Resources

EEO STATEMENT

The company and its subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate the population of differences and does not discriminate in its hiring/hiring practices, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Nothing in this job specification restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 

Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. 

To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. 

Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Salary Description $66,560.00 - $70,000.00 per year