Assistant Director Statesboro Regional Public Libraries

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

Assistant Director

Full-Time, 40 hours per week

Salary: $65,000 - $77,000 - Commensurate with Experience

Typical Work Schedule

Monday - Friday - 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Overall Responsibility

The Assistant Director provides professional services and guidance to eight libraries. This position exercises considerable responsibility and authority in the operations of Statesboro Regional Public Libraries and requires a high level of professional knowledge and experience. The Assistant Director is guided by policies formulated by regional and local library boards and administered by Statesboro Regional Public Libraries.

Essential Position Functions

• 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 with assistance from other staff.
• Leads the 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 the 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.

Required Qualifications

Education, Training and/or Experience

• Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program.
• Possess or eligible for a State of Georgia Librarian certification.
• At least 3 years progressively responsible supervisory experience in public libraries.
• Agree to submit to a background check and have results that meet the expectations of the employer.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to address and resolve patron and staff conflicts equitably.
• Ability to evaluate, direct, supervise and motivate personnel.
• Ability to maintain a satisfactory (good/average) or higher rating in annual performance evaluation.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and use tact and diplomacy working with staff, public, library trustees, local businesses & area organizations.
• Ability to understand, interpret and apply library regulations and policies, with guidance from Regional Library Director and Business Services as needed.
• Excellent computer skills; Proficient in use of Microsoft Office/Microsoft 365.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to solve problems, exercise discretion, make sound independent judgments, handle job related stress, demonstrate initiative, and employ basic supervisory methods including work delegation and constructive criticism.
• Knowledge and experience with personnel management.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, attention to detail and accuracy with numbers.
• Eligible for a Georgia driver's license.
• Access to a reliable means of personal transportation and ability to travel to other facilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of PINES/Evergreen system.
• Experience with public library construction programs.

Physical Skills

• Ability to sit and use computer for extended periods and operate standard office equipment, daily.
• Ability to lift and move up to forty (40) pounds and push one hundred (100) pounds, occasionally.
• Ability to travel by automobile frequently.

Training, Supervision, and Evaluation

The Assistant Director is instructed in library policy and procedures by the Regional Library Director. Use of the library catalog and circulation software is primarily learned from fellow staff members. The Assistant Director is responsive to the directions from the Regional administration, library board, suggestions from the library staff and requests from the public. Formal evaluation and review of the Assistant Director’s performance is provided by the Regional Library Director.

Working Conditions

• Majority of work performed in general office and library environment, but also includes working with the public at circulation desks.
• Requires availability for extended hours as needed.
• Requires evenings and/or weekends.
• Requires periodic participation and attendance at State events and training.
• Requires travel to the other libraries in the system.

This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with this position and is subject to review and change at any time in accordance with the needs of the Statesboro Regional Public Libraries. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable someone with a qualifying disability to perform the essential functions of the position.