Manager, Adult Services

Pikes Peak Library District

Penrose Library

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Wages

$53,560.00 to $61,089.00 per Year   Calculate

Location

Colorado Springs, CO

Hours

Not Specified

MLS

Not Specified

Minimum Education

Master's Degree

Library Experience

Required

Supervisory Experience

Required

Type of Library

Public

This job is more than 3 weeks old or the application deadline has passed.

Job Description

BROAD  SCOPE  OF  POSITION:   It is the mission of the Pikes Peak Library District to seek, engage, and transform lives through library services and resources that enrich individual lives and build community. This position operates in a diverse environment to help fulfill the mission of the Library by providing services and programming to promote access and provide instruction for personal growth and research.  This position provides day-to-day supervision and oversees programming and resources for the Adult Services department at the Penrose Library.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Manages operating procedures and staff schedules for Penrose Adult Services staff
  • Provides leadership, guidance, training, direction, and assistance to Adult Services staff District-wide
  • Assists in development and execution of long- and short-range plans for Adult Services to meet strategic plan objectives
  • Actively promotes and represents the District’s Adult Services through programming and outreach within the community
  • Prepares and monitors budgetary expenditures for the Penrose adult services department; reviews workload and staffing
  • Conducts employee evaluations and develops goals and strategies for Penrose Adult Services staff development
  • Interviews, selects, and develops new staff; participates in terminations as required
  • Works on the public service desks providing reference service to walk-ins, over the phone, and via electronic delivery
  • Provides excellent customer service, maintains a courteous, positive image of the library, and maintains confidentiality when interacting with patrons and staff
  • Performs other related duties as assigned

Additional Info & Requirements

  • Requires a minimum of three years of library experience and a minimum of one year of supervisory experience 
  • Advanced knowledge of library services, best practices and procedures
  • Ability to cultivate a team environment that encourages personnel to work across departments
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to work in a team environment, a “whatever it takes” work ethic, and an excellent customer service attitude
  • Bilingual ability is a plus in serving our diverse patrons

HR Info

If you require an accommodation to complete your job application, please contact the Human Resources Office at (719) 884 – 9800 Ext. 6994.   

  1. Complete a PPLD online application located at ppld.org on the JOBS/VOLUNTEERS tab
  2. Attachments should be submitted in the following file types: .doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .pdf, .htm
  3. Submit a 250 – 300 word essay  in response to the following topic:

                 “What challenges are you looking for in this library manager position?”

Posted Jan 21, 2015