Deputy Director

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District; Lincolnwood (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

IMRF

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Sick leave

Parental leave

Job summary

Lincolnwood Public Library District is seeking an experienced Deputy Director to lead a 30‑person staff. The role oversees operations across departments, supports the Director's strategic initiatives, and ensures excellent public service.

You will manage training, data analysis, budgeting, and cross‑functional collaboration as part of the Management Team. Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in Library/Information Science and have library management experience with a strong background in IT,

Qualifications

• Masters in Library/Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution.
• Three years library management experience with public library customer service experience preferred.
• Strong preference for building/operations/facilities, administration, marketing, and IT experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee projects at the Director's request that support the library's strategic plan.
• Plan, execute, and assess staff training such as Staff Development Days and safety drills.
• Oversee managers of the Patron & Technical Services and Marketing & Communications, plus the IT Coordinator and facilities vendor.
• Collect and analyze statistical data about library services.
• Assist with budget preparation.
• Serve as a collaborative Management Team member and act as Person-in-Charge.

Skills

IT systems proficiency

HR best practices

Public library customer service

Budgeting basics

Project management

Coaching & mentoring

Google & MS Office

Stakeholder communication

Education

Master's in Library/Information Science

3+ years library management experience

Tools

Integrated Library Systems

Job description

Do you have a library background that includes working with building/operations/facilities, administration, marketing, and/or IT? The Lincolnwood Library is seeking an experienced candidate to serve as the Deputy Director for our team of 30 staff.

This position is responsible for...

• overseeing projects at the Director's request that help carry out the Library's strategic plan
• planning, executing, and assessing staff training, such as Staff Development Days and safety preparedness drills and documentation
• overseeing the managers of the Patron & Technical Services Department and Marketing & Communications Department, as well as the IT Coordinator and the outsourced facilities management vendor
• collecting and analyzing statistical data about library services
• assisting with the preparation of the budget
• serving as a collaborative member of the Management Team and acting as a Person-in-Charge

Requirements

Masters in Library/Information Science from an ALA accredited institution. Three years library management experience with public library customer service experience preferred. Strong preference for candidates with experience in building/operations/facilities, administration, marketing, and IT.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Working knowledge of IT systems in the public library, including Integrated Library Systems
• Working knowledge of HR best practices and legal issues
• Advanced knowledge of customer service in a public library
• Beginning knowledge of public library administration tasks such as budgeting
• Excellent project management skills
• Ability to coach and mentor library employees
• Excellent computer skills in both Google and MS Office environments
• Ability to deal calmly and effectively with a wide range of individuals, in some instances under stressful conditions
• Health insurance, dental, and vision - (100% paid by employer)
• IMRF
• 18 days of vacation per year, increasing to 23 days of vacation after the first year
• 12 days of sick leave per year
• Paid holidays
• 6 weeks of paid parental leave, eligible after the first year of employment

Benefits are approved annually by the Board of Trustees

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Hours

~37.5/hr in-person workweek. Includes working one evening per week and weekend rotations

Lincolnwood Public Library District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a library team that reflects our diverse community and to ensuring an inclusive work environment for all employees.

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