Multnomah County Library/Portland, ORWe are seeking a dynamic, service-oriented individual to serve as a member of the library's executive team, which is directly responsible for leadership and management of the library. The team is responsible for anticipating and responding to community needs and service opportunities, thus continually creating and improving Multnomah County Library in ways that benefit and serve all patrons. The team provides guidance and vision for the future, evaluates and determines strategic direction, facilitates the development and implementation of system-wide policies, and anticipates and solves complex issues.
This position will direct the operations of the Central Library for this nationally recognized library system. The Central Library Director is responsible for directing, overseeing, and participating in the development of the Central Library's vision, goals, and objectives in alignment with the Library Department's vision.
This position will also assign work and mentor seven Central management team employees: six administrators who supervise various work units at the Central Library, plus one senior administrative analyst. The Central Library Director also supervises the development and administration of the Central Library's budget, which includes forecasting funds needed for staffing, equipment, and materials; monitoring and approving expenditures; and implementing mid-year adjustments, if necessary.
The Central Library Director is also responsible for assessing long-term library service needs of the community and engaging the community in the Central Library's vision; researching, developing and recommending strategies and programs to meet those needs. This position will also develop and maintain effective working relationships with key downtown leaders, area libraries, and library consortia.
We are seeking candidates with demonstrated leadership and management experience in librarianship, typically gained through at least three years of senior management/administrative experience in a multi-branch library system, a central library, and/or experience in managing a major division within a large library system. Experience working in a unionized environment is preferred.
Candidates should demonstrate an open management style, a commitment to constantly improving customer service within a diverse community, the ability and desire to develop emerging library leaders, enthusiasm for leading organizational change and the management ability to administer a complex library program.
A Master of Library and Information Science degree from an American Library Association accredited college or university is required.
For more information and to apply online, please visit us at www.multcojobs.org. Initial screening deadline: July 9, 2010.
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