Assistant Director

a 2017 study for the Ohio Library Council found; New Philadelphia, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation leave

Public Employees Retirement System (OP

Life insurance

Job summary

The Ohio Library Council seeks an experienced Assistant Director to support the Director and oversee library services across the system. You will supervise staff, guide program initiatives, and ensure compliance with policy and safety standards.

This full-time leadership role requires evening and some Saturday work, budget oversight, and collaboration with local officials to advocate for funding. A MLS/MLIS is required, with 3–5 years in library management.

Qualifications

• MLS or MLIS from an ALA-accredited library school.
• Three to five years of library management experience.
• Evenings and some Saturdays are required.

Responsibilities

• Participates in hiring, training, and evaluating staff; ensures duties follow procedures and policies.
• Assists the Director and serves in the Director's absence.
• Directs extension operations with branch and mobile services supervision.
• Fosters relationships with village and township officials within the district.
• Oversees safety and security, including scheduling of security personnel.
• Prepares system-wide statistics and reports (quarterly/annual).
• Advocates for library funding at local, state, and national levels.
• Develops/updates the Code of Conduct and safety policies; mentors managers toward policy adherence.

Skills

Self-motivation

Leadership

Mentoring

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Conflict resolution

Networking

Travel

Education

MLS / MLIS (ALA accredited)

Tools

Library ILS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Status:

Full Time Salary 40 hrs per week; some evenings and weekends required

Salary:

Starting range of $60,000 to $70,000 per year; pay rate commensurate with skills and prior experience

Benefits:

13 paid holidays, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, Ohio Public Employees Retirement System retirement plan, $15,000 life insurance policy, health insurance (85/15 premium share); may elect to take vision insurance, dental insurance, supplemental life insurance at employee's expense, as well as an option to participate in tax deferred payroll deductions for flexible spending account and/or Ohio's deferred compensation; paid Ohio Library Council and Northeast Ohio Regional Library System memberships.

Qualifications:

MLS (Master of Library Science) or MLIS (Master of Library Information Science) from an American Library Association accredited library school; three to five years of library management experience required; experience in an Assistant Director or similar senior management role preferred; may be required to load, unload, lift, shelve, transfer and/or transport materials up to 50 lbs including cargo and book drop; provide own transportation in fulfillment of job duties; be available evenings and some Saturdays.

Required Knowledge:

Solid knowledge of public library service including best practices in collection development, facilities management, budget management, and employment law practices; Strong customer service background; Excellent knowledge of emerging technologies; Proficiency with Library ILS and Microsoft applications.

Required Skills:

Self-motivation and ability to motivate staff; Ability to maintain confidentiality; Ability to lead and mentor several different teams to achieve organizational goals; Ability to resolve conflicts, overseeing and following up as needed; Ability to use evidence-based principles related to creating and implementing departmental budgets and departmental strategic plan; Ability to effectively network and represent the library to business and community leaders; Willingness to be active in the Ohio Library Council including travel to trainings and meetings.

Duties Include:

Under the supervision of the Director, the Assistant Director provides a full range of services to customers by assisting the Director with regular duties and special projects and through the supervision of extension, substitute, and security staff; supports the library’s mission and initiatives by providing professional expertise to the library administration to ensure the library system’s programs, services, and materials are meeting the needs of the community. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Participates in the hiring, training, and evaluating of staff; ensures that staff perform duties according to standardized procedures; implements library policies
• Assumes the duties of the Director in the Director’s absence
• Assists the Director with regular duties and special projects as assigned
• Directs extension operations, in conjunction with branch and mobile services supervisors and in alignment with administrative goals and objectives
• Fosters and maintains cooperative relationships within the library system’s service district, including village and township officials in conjunction with branch supervisors
• Oversees insurance claims in conjunction with Support Services Manager and Director
• Oversees system-wide statistics, preparing quarterly, annual, and other statistical reports
• Completes the statistical portion of the library’s annual state and national reports
• Advocates for library funding at local, state, and national level
• Oversees safety and security concerns for the library system including scheduling and supervision of security guards at the Main library
• Develops and updates, in conjunction with the Library Director and administration, the library’s Code of Conduct, as well as policies and procedures related to safety and security within the library system
• Mentors and coaches managers and supervisors regarding application of the library system’s code of conduct and, when necessary, customer disciplinary actions
• Maintains the library system’s incident and accident reports, records of customer progressive discipline actions and related legal documents with law enforcement or the courts; keeps the Director and management abreast of safety and security related issues
• Monitors Main library facility and corrects conditions that may pose a security threat
• Monitors customer usage of the library facilities and takes a proactive approach in preventing disruptive or unsafe behaviors or conditions
• Supervises library buildings and staff at appointed times including emergency situations and closings
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and supports library goals and objectives.