Chief of Library Operations

Metropolitan Library Commission Of Oklahoma County; Oklahoma City (OK); In loco; USD 103.000 - 136.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Holidays

Retirement plan

Descrizione del lavoro

Metropolitan Library Commission Of Oklahoma County seeks a Chief of Library Operations to lead the resources and environments that deliver outstanding public library service. As a member of the Executive Team, you will set strategic direction and oversee libraries’ collections, facilities, capital projects, and other major functions.

The position is based at Downtown Library in Oklahoma City, requires residence within a 25-mile radius, and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Competenze

• Master's degree in library studies/information science from an ALA-accredited institution.
• Eight years of progressive library experience, including five years of personnel management.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, and ten years of progressively responsible library experience, including five years of personnel management.

Mansioni

• Provide executive leadership for library resources and environments.
• Direct strategic planning and oversight for the library’s collections, facilities, capital projects, and other functions.
• Guide decisions about resources and priorities to position Metro Library for the future.

Formazione

Master's degree in library studies/information science

Bachelor's degree

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Details: Level: Management, Job Location: Downtown Library - Oklahoma City, OK 73102, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: BA/BS, Salary Range: $102,980.80 - $136,448.00 Salary, Travel Percentage: Up to 25%, The Chief of Library Operations provides executive leadership for the resources and environments that enable outstanding public library service. As a member of the Executive Team, this position provides strategic direction and operational oversight for the library’s collections, facilities, capital projects, and other assigned organizational functions. The Chief of Library Operations brings a strong understanding of public libraries and how people use library spaces, collections, and services. This perspective guides decisions about resources and priorities while helping position Metro Library (Metro) for the future.

This position will be assigned to the Strategic Planning and Services department of the Metro Library, which is located at 300 Park Avenue in Oklahoma City, OK. The individual in this position must currently reside or be willing to relocate to within a 25-mile radius of the assigned work location. The hiring salary for this position is $102,980.80 annually. This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week and is classified as exempt from the federal Fair Labor Standards Act. The candidate should be available to work all hours the library is open, including some weekends and evenings.*

*Hours are subject to change based on the needs of the organization.

Metro Library offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees:

• Health benefits that include medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage paid in full for Employee-only coverage (Family coverage available)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Vacation Leave @ 8 hours per month
• Sick leave @ 8 hours per month
• Twelve paid holidays (subject to date of hire)
• Defined Contribution (retirement) plan where employee contributes 6% and is matched at 10% (required participation for full-time employees)

Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Education and Experience:

• Master's degree in library studies/information science from an ALA-accredited institution, and eight (8) years of progressively responsible library experience, including five (5) years of personnel management experience;
• or
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, and ten (10) years of progressively responsible library experience, including five (5) years of personnel management experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two years of administrative leadership experience in a large, multi-location public library system.
• Experience leading multiple organizational functions and making decisions about library resources, facilities, capital investment, or other systemwide operations.