Library Director

Dearborn, City of (MI); Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 104,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dearborn Library Commission seeks a Library Director to direct operations of the library department, supervise staff, hire/fire, and manage the department budget and facilities.

Responsibilities include community outreach, promoting library services, planning programs, approving technology purchases, and serving as liaison between City and Library Commission.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library Science.
• At least 10 years of related experience; some managerial experience required.

Responsibilities

• Directs the overall operations of the library department.
• Directs hiring, firing, staff development, and budget management.
• Oversees department facilities, safety, and improvements.

Skills

Staff management

Budget management

Program planning

Liaison/communication

Education

Master’s degree in Library Science

Job description

Salary Range: $115,571.00 Salary/year

Position Type: Full Time

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Under direction by the Dearborn Library Commission, this position is responsible for directing the overall operations of the library department. Responsibilities include managing staff including hiring and firing decisions; developing and managing the department budget; managing department facilities; and planning and directing programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

(These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

• Manages staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; coordinating staff training; and implementing hiring, discipline, and termination procedures.

• Develops and manages operating, capital improvement, and other department budgets

• Manages the repairs, safety, security, improvements, projects, procurement, and other functions of department facilities.

• Performs community outreach, responds to media requests, and serves as a liaison to promote library services.

• Plans and directs library programs in accordance with community needs for services.

• Reviews and approves technology plans for purchasing software, hardware, and other systems.

• Liaison between City and Library Commission and oversees all library committee activities

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s degree in Library Science and 10 years of related experience; some managerial experience required.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:

• Level 1 Certification from the Library of Michigan, Michigan Department of Education to be received within 6 months of hire

• Valid State of Michigan Driver’s License

PARTS AND WEIGHTS OF THE EXAMINATION:

Oral 100%

POST-EMPLOYMENT OFFER REQUIREMENTS:

• Satisfactory completion of driving record check, criminal background check (including sex offender registry if applicable) and drug screen that tests for illegal drugs as defined by the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act but not those legalized under Michigan law.

All appointees are subject to a one-year probationary period.