Regional Branch Manager - 3551 - 3695/hr plus benefits

Undisclosed; Bemidji (MN); On-site; USD 49,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Undisclosed is seeking a Regional Branch Manager to oversee operations, programs, and staff across a large branch library and associated KRLS branches in the region. The role reports to the Regional Library Director and requires strong leadership, budgeting, and community-facing services.

You will supervise branch managers, drive collections, programming, and technology initiatives, and participate in committees and regional planning. Evening/Saturday work may be required to match branch hours.

Qualifications

• Masters in Library and Information Science required.
• 3+ years professional library experience with supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong communication, public service mindset, and technology skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee personnel and operations of a large branch library and other KRLS branches.
• Supervise branch managers of three KRLS branches.
• Oversee collection development and maintenance activities across the region.
• Develop and coordinate library programming and projects within branches in the region.
• Identify opportunities for technology improvements and assist with strategic planning.
• Manage operating budgets and financial operations for the branch network.
• Represent the library system on committees and external organizations.
• Oversee facility management across regional branches; monitor needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Regional Director.
• Staff may work some evenings and Saturdays according to branch hours.

Skills

Communication skills

Public service

Staff development

Supervisory experience

Technology skills

Education

Master's Degree in Library and Information Science

Tools

SirsiDynix Symphony

Job description

Under the direction of an Executive Director, the Regional Branch Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the operations, programs, and staff of a large branch library and facility.

Primary responsibilities

• Supervises, manages, and oversees the personnel of a large branch library and oversees functions and activities of other assigned branch libraries within the Kitchigami Library System.
• Supervises branch managers of three assigned KRLS branches.
• Oversees collection development and maintenance activities of their library and collection development activities in assigned regional branches.
• Develops, plans, coordinates, promotes, and implements library programming and projects within branches in the region.
• Identifies opportunities for technology improvements and assists branch managers and stakeholders in strategic planning for technology advancement throughout the system.
• Oversees the management of the operating budget of the library and the financial operations of the branch and across assigned branch libraries.
• Serves on various committees as representative of the Library System and assigned branches to outside groups such as community education advisory council, literary provider organizations, and other committees.
• Oversees facility management functions of the branch and monitors needs across assigned regional branches.
• Performs other duties of a comparable level or type, as required.
• Includes other duties as assigned by the Regional Director.

Staff work may include some evenings and Saturdays in accordance with branch hours as listed on www.krls.org.

Reports to the Regional Library Director.

Qualifications and Skills

To be considered for this position, the applicant must have a minimum of a Masters Degree in Library and Information Science and 3 years of professional library experience and supervisory experience; or a combination of education and experience necessary to perform the work.

The applicant must also have good communication skills, dedication to public service, experience with staff development and personnel skills, experience with local government, knowledge of library roles and functions, and technology skills.

Library technology experience is an asset.

Experience with SirsiDynix Symphony a plus.

Wage and Benefits

$35.51 - $36.95 per hour.

Benefits include paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.

Covered by Workers Compensation, Unemployment Compensation, Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA), and Social Security.

Group health insurance.

Probationary period 6 months.