Manager, Adult Services & Creative Technology

Illinois; Oak Park (IL); On-site; USD 79,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (90% premium)

IMRF retirement

20 vacation days

12 health leave days

5 personal days

13 holidays

8 weeks parental leave

Tuition assistance

Professional association dues

Lifestyle Spending Account

Job summary

The Oak Park Public Library seeks a full-time Manager of Adult Services to lead its Adult Services team and Creative Technology efforts. This role drives equitable, patron-centered services, budgets, projects, and strategy as part of the Management Team, supervising 20+ staff and collaborating with the Director of Public Services and Communications.

Fluency in English and Spanish is a plus; a 40-hour workweek and salary range of $79,000 to $89,000 are provided with a robust benefits package and

Qualifications

• Understands and advances the library's vision and priorities.
• Service-oriented and committed to exceptional patron service.
• Supports a positive team environment.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Willing to adapt to shifting responsibilities.
• Takes initiative to improve service, processes, programs, and products.
• Demonstrates sound judgment and interpersonal skills.
• Be competent with current technology and willing to learn more.
• Knowledgeable about library resources and impact.
• Pays attention to detail and maintains confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Hires, trains, coaches, schedules, supervises, and evaluates staff; coordinates workflow.
• Resolves or reports personnel issues; directs learning and development.
• Prepares departmental records, statistics, and reports.
• Develops goals, objectives, strategic plan, and budget.
• Leads projects and ensures alignment with strategic plan.
• Guides programming delivery and participates in outreach.
• Ensures staff have required technical skills and equipment.
• Leads monthly department and library-wide meetings.

Skills

Organizational alignment

Customer service

Collaboration & teamwork

Project management

Adaptability

Initiative

Judgment & political savvy

Technical proficiency

Accountability

Accuracy

Integrity

Education

Master’s degree in library and information science

Job description

The Oak Park Public Library seeks a full-time Manager of Adult Services to lead its Adult Services team and Creative Technology efforts. This role drives equitable, patron-centered services, budgets, projects, and strategy as part of the Management Team, supervising 20+ staff and collaborating with the Director of Public Services and Communications.

Fluency in English and Spanish is a plus; a 40-hour workweek and salary range of $79,000 to $89,000 are provided with a robust benefits package and