Strategic Library Director & Community Impact Leader

Library Jobline; Old Bridge, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation, sick leave and paid

NJ Public Employees Retirement System

Professional leave

Job summary

Old Bridge Township Public Library in Middlesex County, NJ, seeks an experienced Library Director to lead operations, budgets, and strategic planning for the 70,000-resident community and STELLA Consortium.

The Director oversees services, facilities, staff, and outreach, reports to the Board of Trustees, and drives innovative programs to meet community needs while fostering a collaborative work culture. This is an at-will position with a focus on long-range planning and policy development.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of public library administrative experience.
• At least 3 years as a Library Director or managing a similar size organization and staff.
• ALA-accredited MLS or MLIS and NJ State Professional Certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepares annual operating and capital budgets for approval by the Board of Trustees and manages expenditures.
• Provides sound fiscal management and monitors the library’s financial activities and expenditures.
• Oversees maintenance, safety, and condition of library facilities and equipment and reports issues to the Board.
• Assists with Strategic Plan development and policy guidance for the Board of Trustees.

Education

ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS

NJ State Professional Certification

Job description

Old Bridge Township Public Library in Middlesex County, NJ, seeks an experienced Library Director to lead operations, budgets, and strategic planning for the 70,000-resident community and STELLA Consortium.

The Director oversees services, facilities, staff, and outreach, reports to the Board of Trustees, and drives innovative programs to meet community needs while fostering a collaborative work culture. This is an at-will position with a focus on long-range planning and policy development.