Classified Ad Title:
Branch Manager (Springfield-Lakemore Branch) - Akron-Summit County Public Library
Post Date
1/26/2023
Expiration Date
4/1/2023
Details:
JOB TITLE: BRANCH MANAGER DATE: JANUARY 26, 2023
LOCATION: SPRINGFIELD-LAKEMORE BRANCH LIBRARY
HOURS: FULL-TIME (40 hours), includes evenings and weekend hours
SALARY: Grade 15, $61,963.20/year, exempt
ABOUT THE LIBRARY
Since 1874, the Akron-Summit County Public Library (ASCPL) has been an essential community asset. We’ve been recognized nationally as one of the finest public libraries in the United States due to our excellent customer service, collaborative community involvement, and high level of customer and employee satisfaction.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid vacation and sick leave, 11 paid holidays, voluntary benefits (health, dental, and vision), ASCPL-provided life insurance, and retirement through the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS).
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
The ASCPL is hiring a Branch Manager to support our Mission Statement to provide resources for learning and leisure, information services, meeting spaces, and programs for all ages that support, improve, and enrich individual, family, and community life.
In this position, you will serve the community by supervising all library operations at the Springfield-Lakemore site (including customer service, budget management, collection maintenance, community engagement, programming, displays, facilities maintenance, circulation, and more) as well as supervising, providing direction, coaching, training, developing, and managing the performance of an established team.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Required: MLIS degree. Knowledge of management as it relates to supervision, functions, operations, and mission of the Library. Knowledge of the principles and practices of library science. Knowledge of library services, operations, and technology. Knowledge of customer interests related to Library materials, programs, and services. Knowledge of basic economics, budgeting, and accounting principles and practices. Knowledge of the principles of intellectual freedom as they apply to public libraries. Skill in employee and facilities management. Ability to oversee, plan, and conduct programs and services for Library customers. Ability to lead and develop a department and department staff members. Ability to serve as a knowledgeable resource to the organization's management team that provides leadership and direction. Skill in customer service principles, practices, and programs. Ability to plan, implement, and manage change within the agency, division, and/or organization. Valid driver's license, automobile insurance, and reliable personal transportation. Successful completion of criminal background and education verification checks.
Preferred: Public Librarian Certification. 2 to 5 years of supervisory experience.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: Open until filled
For consideration, applicants for this position must either submit a resume and a cover letter indicating previous applicable experience and training or complete an Employment Application in the Human Resources Department at Main Library. Email resumes to library-HR@akronlibrary.org or mail them to: Human Resources, Akron-Summit County Public Library, 60 S. High Street, Akron OH 44326-0001. For more information about the ASCPL system, visit our website at www.akronlibrary.org.
THE AKRON-SUMMIT COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY IS AN EQUAL OPPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Website:
https://www.akronlibrary.org/about/employment