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Position Description
POSITION TITLE: Director
SALARY RANGE: $50,000-$58,000
POSITION SUMMARY: Carry out Board of Trustee policy and administer
the operation of the Stevens County Rural Library District
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Implement policies
established by the board of Trustees. Develop and recommend policies and policy
revisions to the Board of Trustees.
2. Interpret and communicate
Board policies to the library staff and community.
3. Develop and recommend an
annual budget to the Board of Trustees; oversee budget administration.
4. Analyze opportunities for
and write grant proposals to increase the District’s financial resources.
5. Administer all district
operations.
6. Manage available resources
in a manner that will most effectively and efficiently achieve the District’s
mission, values and strategic plan goals and objectives.
7. Provide professional
reference and readers advisory services directly to users and through the
support of paraprofessional staff.
8. Develop library collections
and access which responds to the evolving needs of all District residents as
identified in service roles and priorities approved by the Board of Trustees.
9. Analyze, research, develop and
implement Board-approved programs for new or revised services and facilities
which are responsible to changing service area needs.
10. Model a management attitude
and lead action which encourages staff and Board members to see the library as
a consumer-directed service organization. Devise and implement methods of
assessing user needs on a continuing basis.
11. Independently, or through
subordinate staff, select, develop, motivate, and evaluate District staff.
12. Maintain effective working
relationships with the Board of Trustees, District staff, government officials,
community organization, and the general public.
13. Represent the District in
civic and community organizations.
14. Foster appropriate
cooperative relationships with area libraries, businesses, and community
organizations.
15. Participate in the
activities of relevant professional library organizations.
16. Perform other duties as may
be directed by the Board of Trustees to support the District’s mission.
SUPERVISION:
Works under the general direction of the Board of Trustees. Directly supervises other
District employees.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Master’s degree in library and information science from an accredited graduate library program and/or certification by the Washington State Board for Certification of Librarians.
2. At least 5 years varied and progressively responsible public library management experience, including at least 3 years in a mid to upper-level management or supervisory position.
3. Working knowledge of and ability to apply the principles and practices of organizing, directing, controlling and evaluating.
4. Demonstrated competence in long range planning and evaluation of library services and in current trends in library service, including management, automation, and collection development.
5. Demonstrated ability to analyze financial needs and to prepare and administer a budget.
6. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
7. Demonstrated ability to think creatively, develop plans of action, and carry them through to their successful completion.
8. Demonstrated leadership ability, including team building and other modern human resources management skills.
9. Demonstrated ability to recognize and set priorities and to use initiative and independent judgment in a wide variety of situations.
10. Demonstrated ability to select, develop, motive and evaluate subordinate staff.
11. Demonstrated ability to build strategic partnerships and community coalitions, and to foster positive relationships, especially in a rural setting.
12. Valid Washington State Driver’s License and normal risk insurability
13. Proof
of
Preferred
1. Previous work experience in a multi-branch public library system.
2. Demonstrated ability to write and administer grants.
3. Demonstrated ability to develop and manage building programs.
4. Valid first aid certificate.
WORKING
CONDITIONS:
Normal office and library environment. Frequent travel in rural areas.
PHYSICAL AND
MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Ability to hear and speak with customers, staff and telephone callers.
2. Ability to sit for extended periods.
3. Ability to use keyboard and to view computer monitor for extended periods.
4. Ability to travel to district libraries and other locations inside and outside the District.
5. Ability to lift and carry at least 35-40 pounds.
6. Ability to solve problems, including interpretation, setting priorities, and managing detail and multiple demands.
7. Ability to work under medium to high levels of stress.
8. High tolerance for multiple interruptions.
9. Ability to cooperate and get along with a variety of people.