Library Services Manager jobs in Hollywood, FL

REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES

Broward County, Board of County Commissioners is seeking a qualified candidate who is dynamic, innovative, and passionate about public libraries and providing high quality (SUNsational) public service to a culturally rich and diverse community, for the position of Library Regional Manager. Additional vacancies may be filled from this recruitment. This position may be assigned to any location within the Libraries Division based on operational needs.

This announcement will remain active until a sufficient number of applications has been received and may close at anytime.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Requires a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Library Science, Library and Information Science, or field relevant to area of assignment. (Master?s degree must be from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association depending upon area of assignment).

Requires five (5) years of professional library experience or experience relevant to area of assignment; including four (4) years of relevant supervisory experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses Required

None.

Preferences:

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule that may include days, evenings, nights, and weekends
• Master's degree or higher in Education or related field that is separate but relevant from the Minimum Qualifications. (i.e. Public Administration, Social Work, Business Administration).
• ALA Leadership Institute Certificate
• Sunshine State Library Leadership Institute Certificate
• Post Master Certificates in related fields
• Certificate in Library Leadership and Management
• Four (4) or more years' experience in Project Management
• Two (2) or more years' experience in Partnerships
• Two (2) or more years' of Grant Writing Implementation
• Four (4) or more years' experience managing and/or developing a system-wide plan of service for programs and services

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

General Description:
Performs highly responsible professional work at the administrative level of the library system. Works under administrative supervision, developing and implementing programs within organizational policies and reports major activities to executive level administrators through conferences and reports.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

Manages overall planning and supervision of the provision of service in one or more branch libraries and programming activities in the region; supervises and evaluates a number of subordinate employees and serves as next in charge for staff they supervise; counsels staff and provides appropriate disciplinary actions to various staffing levels in accordance with corresponding collective bargaining agreements and county procedures.

Supervises subordinate employees in handling cluster customer complaints and concerns, and resolving customer complaints and concerns effectively and quickly; answers similar customer concerns referred by customer service.

Plans and implements regular cluster and section supervisors meetings, as well as regional Friends of the Library meetings; presents to meeting attendees information on library policies and services, and responds to their requests and concerns.

Oversees large programs and projects and works with library staff to support project initiatives; develops or assists in developing policies, procedures, and library plans of service.

Represents Broward County Library Division to customers, library partners, Friends of the Library and other library professionals and government agency personnel for the resolution of customer and staff concerns, development of partnerships and community contacts.

Serves as Library representative on Human Resources Division panels for qualifying/selecting candidates for library positions; participates in the interviewing, selection and training of staff for the library.

Maintains an active Friends of the Library group and serves as liaison to ensure adherence to proper procedures; works closely with the President and Board for the Friends of the Library.

Implements and monitors operation of special projects, programs, and grants; represents the library to the public, other divisions, government officials, state agencies, and non-profit groups.

Performs related work as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Physical Demands

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

None.

SPECIAL INFORMATION

Competencies

• Business Insight

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  Manages Complexity

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  Decision Quality

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  Balances Stakeholders

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  Plans and Aligns

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  Optimizes Work Processes

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  Ensures Accountability

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  Interpersonal Savvy

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  Builds Networks

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  Builds Effective Teams

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  Communicates Effectively

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  Organizational Savvy

• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.