Assistant Director - Public Libraries & Staff Training

Georgia Public Library Service; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Public Library Service seeks an Assistant Director to oversee eight libraries within the Statesboro Regional Public Libraries system. The role involves professional services, policy guidance, and operational leadership with a strong emphasis on staff development, customer service, and program administration.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Library Science, Georgia Librarian certification eligibility, and at least three years of supervisory experience in public libraries.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program.
• Possess or eligible for a Georgia Librarian certification.
• At least 3 years progressively responsible supervisory experience in public libraries.
• Background check required and favorable results for employment.

Responsibilities

• Provides support to Regional Staff and Library Managers for day-to-day library services including staff, patrons, purchasing, programming, publicity, grants, facilities maintenance, and more.
• Leads development and implementation of staff training focused on customer service excellence.
• Develops Regional Staff Training Day agendas.
• Attends local and regional library board meetings as needed.
• Assists in interview/selection process to fill vacancies.
• Assists with development and updating of library policies and procedures.
• Prepares and assists with statistical reports and grant applications.
• May administer library operations in the absence of the Regional Library Director.
• Works at other libraries as needed or in the absence of a Library Manager.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Skills

Staff supervision

Customer service leadership

Staff training

Budgeting/Grants awareness

Policy interpretation

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Project coordination

Education

Master's degree in Library Science

State Librarian certification eligible

3+ years supervisory experience in public libraries

Job description

Georgia Public Library Service seeks an Assistant Director to oversee eight libraries within the Statesboro Regional Public Libraries system. The role involves professional services, policy guidance, and operational leadership with a strong emphasis on staff development, customer service, and program administration.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Library Science, Georgia Librarian certification eligibility, and at least three years of supervisory experience in public libraries.