Head of Call Center

Jefferson County Public Library

Online & Outreach Library, Lakewood, CO

Application Deadline

Apply By Sep 3rd, 2009

Wages

$4,395.00 per Month   Calculate

Location

Denver, CO

Hours

40.00

MLS

Required

Minimum Education

Master's Degree

Library Experience

Not Specified

Supervisory Experience

Preferred

Type of Library

Public

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

Job Description

Hires, assigns, trains, directs and supervises activities of staff assigned to the Call Center. Assists and advises Call Center staff, as necessary anticipating and resolving problems as non-routine situations arise. Administers or makes recommendations for routine personnel matters including interviewing applicants, assigning, scheduling, evaluating performance and taking corrective action. Directs, supervises and participates in performance of tasks at the Call Center, including providing professional reference service by phone, mail or by electronic communication in using library catalogs, services and electronic information resources. Refers patrons to community resources; registers patrons for classes or programs; place holds; maintain records and statistics. Works in conjunction with other Unit Heads and Library Manager to develop policies and procedures for the Online and Outreach Library. Coordinates implementation of inter-unit and inter-departmental procedures. Participates as a member of various Library system committees attending meetings of such groups and providing input based on experience and observations. Responsible for scheduling, planning and conducting unit meetings. Attends conferences, seminars, workshops, classes, lectures, etc., as appropriate, to enhance and maintain knowledge of trends and developments in library administration and reference services; and reviews professional journals and participates in activities of professional organizations to establish and maintain contacts with library professionals.

HR Info

A current resume and complete Jefferson County application must be completed along with a list of 3 professional references. Applications are available online at http://jefferson.lib.co.us/jobs/.

Posted Aug 21, 2009