Deputy Director of Greenwich Library

Full Time
Greenwich, CT
Posted
Job description
General Statement of Duties

Assists with managing the Greenwich Library System consisting of multiple locations and supported by a partnership of public and private funds. Implements department policy, long term strategy, and initiatives to improve library services for the community.

Reports to the Director of Greenwich Library.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Master’s degree in library science accredited by the American Library Association
Eight years of related professional experience, preferably in a union environment, or any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the requirements of the position.

Qualifications:

Working knowledge of public library administration and non-profit budget management.

Familiarity with facilities management.

Working knowledge of library technology including integrated library systems.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to prepare and deliver effective presentations to board/committee members, donors, and the public as needed.

Ability to think strategically and develop objectives in achievement of long-term goals.

Good interpersonal skills to develop and maintain cooperative and productive relationships with community groups, current/prospective donors, board/committee members, staff, and the general public.

Job Description

Department: Greenwich Library
Division: Administration
Bargaining Status: Management
Salary Range: M/C-8
Job Code: 7081
Date Created:
Last Amended: April 2014



ESSENTIAL FEATURES:

Assists Director in the overall administration of the Library; develops, assesses, and implements objectives in support of the library’s strategic plan.
Supports the preparation of the public/private annual operating and capital budgets; participates in meetings with the Board of Estimate and Taxation and the Representative Town Meeting or the Peterson Foundation trustees to present approved associated budgets and Library projects/operations.
Monitors expenditure of fund allocations to assure consistency and conformance with established goals and objectives; assists with the preparation of budget requests and prepares capital improvement plans.
Manages library professional and support staff and administers personnel actions (e.g. selection, termination, evaluation, etc.); collaborates with Training Services to provide training and staff development.
Recommends changes to improve operations, streamline work processes, and work collaboratively to provide quality customer service; motivates staff to ensure coordinated efforts towards the accomplishment of objectives.
Attends community and professional meetings and promotes strategic plan and policies to community groups, public officials, potential/current donors, and the general public.
Oversees community outreach programs for target populations; seeks funds, monitors budgets, and collaborates with internal and external personnel to achieve program objectives.
Coordinates market research efforts to assess community needs and support the development of new cultural events and programs; develops research plan, manages data collection, promotes community participation, and prepares reports.
Manages Technology staff and others in the identification and implementation of new technology to improve library operations.
Coordinates building maintenance and library security. Manages building projects; develops plans, contracts vendors, prepares budgets, aids in negotiation, and monitors contracts.
Keeps abreast of library trends and best practices applicable to Library operations.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Supplemental Information


All positions may be subject to an interview process.

All outside candidates will be required to undertake and successfully pass a pre-employment medical examination, which includes a substance abuse test, given at the Town's expense prior to employment if conditionally offered a part time, full time or safety sensitive position.

The Town of Greenwich has implemented a policy of background investigations for all full and part time positions positions prior to hiring as part of the reference checking procedures for outside candidates. The investigation will only be conducted as the last step prior to an offer. Refusal to sign the release form will terminate the candidate's further consideration.

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