Slidell Branch Manager

St. Tammany Parish Library; Slidell (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Parish Library in Slidell is seeking a Librarian III-Slidell Branch Manager to oversee daily branch operations, staff scheduling, and patron services. The role requires ensuring facility upkeep, implementing policy, and maintaining service quality across all branch activities.

The position also involves performing administrative duties, training staff, and stepping in for any staff position as needed to ensure smooth operation of the branch.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in library science (ALA-accredited) required.
• Minimum of three years librarian experience.
• Minimum of two years managing a library facility of comparable size.

Responsibilities

• Train and retrain staff on policies and procedures.
• Arrange staff schedules to provide optimum coverage.
• Motivate, coach, discipline and evaluate employees.
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll and leave records.
• Maintain knowledge of library policies and procedures.
• Interpret policies and resolve staff and patron issues.
• Perform ongoing collection development.
• Notify maintenance and repair needs for building/grounds.
• Plan programs with Adult Programming Coordinator.
• Proctor exams.
• Oversee daily branch library functions and service quality.
• Perform other duties as designated by Administration.

Skills

Staff supervision

Public speaking

Team collaboration

Judgement and discretion

Education

Master's in Library Science (ALA-accredited)

3+ years librarian experience

2+ years library facility management

Valid driver's license

Job description

Description

Working under the direction of the Assistant Director of Public Services, the Librarian III-Slidell Branch Manager is responsible for the daily operations at the branch including scheduling and supervising staff, ensuring the facility is maintained, and providing patron services. Along with performing administrative duties, this position requires the branch manager to work any staff position as needed. In addition to stated responsibilities, the branch manager must also perform any other tasks that are necessary for the successful operation of the branch.

Requirements

Essential Job Functions

• Training of new employees and re-training of existing staff in policies, procedures and revisions thereof
• Arranging staff schedules to provide optimum coverage and service
• Encouraging, motivating, coaching, disciplining and evaluating employees
• Ensuring accuracy and timely submission of payroll and leave records
• Maintaining knowledge of library policies and procedures
• Interpreting library policies, resolving staff and patron complaints and problems
• Performing ongoing collection development
• Notifying proper persons of maintenance and repair needs of building and grounds
• Plans and coordinates programs with Adult Programming Coordinator
• Proctors exams
• Having daily oversight of all branch library functions, ensuring effective service to patrons and efficient use of library resources
• Performs other duties and assignments as designated by Administration

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of library principles, methods, techniques, and procedures
• Ability to plan, lead, and supervise the work of others
• Tact and courtesy
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to speak effectively in public
• Good professional judgement

Working Conditions

Work is performed primarily in an office setting. The noise level is generally quiet.

Physical Requirements

• Must have the ability to lift at least 25 pounds, push, bend, and reach as needed
• Must have the physical stamina to stand for long periods of time

Education, Training, Experience

• Master's degree in library science issued by an ALA-accredited library program is required
• Minimum of three years of librarian experience
• Minimum of two years of experience managing a library facility of comparable size to the Slidell branch
• Must have a valid driver's license