Job Description
Summary: Manages the operation of a full-service branch. Responsible for managing, supervising and providing delivery of patron services for the branch.
Responsible for directing staff activities to achieve Library programs and goals.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
- Demonstrates and models excellent internal and external customer service. Maintains frequent personal presence in public area to ensure outstanding service.
- Assists in the establishment and implementation of goals and objectives for library service which supports the Library’s mission. Responsible for modeling and promoting organizational values within the Library.
- Manage library’s staff (librarians, library assistants, and circulation staff) directly or through subordinate supervisors. Includes hiring, orientation, training, coaching, and assignment of responsibilities, scheduling, evaluating performance, disciplining and facilitation of ongoing communication.
- Manage facility’s operations, including monitoring and resolution of issues related to safety and security, furnishings and equipment functionality, cleaning, repairs and maintenance.
- Oversee management of study rooms and community rooms. Coordinate with other District staff and managers to resolve challenges related to physical facility.
- Manage relationships with vendors, such as security and cleaning vendors, and partner organizations and governmental agencies.
- Perform administrative functions including participation in annual budget justification and preparation, data collection and analysis, report preparation, long-range service planning, management of resources, building projects, coordinating library services with other library managers, staff and the community.
- Develop an awareness for community needs. Represent the Library and the District to the community, including schools, business, government and social groups through presentations, committee participation, networking and membership affiliation.
- Provide direct customer service and programming, as needed.
- Assist Deputy Director with administrative functions, like budget development, data and statistics gathering, analysis and reporting, site-based construction liaison, and special projects.
- Other duties as assigned.
Additional Info & Requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Passion for service, the ability to bring innovative ideas into fruition, and excellent networking skills.
- Ability to adapt to a changing environment.
- Understanding and appreciation of diverse peoples, cultures, and perspectives.
- Management skills appropriate for creating and leading high-performing teams.
- Ability to apply management techniques effectively in directing, planning, organizing, staffing, coordinating, budgeting and evaluating the library’s operations.
- Principles and practices of supervision, staff training and development.
- Excellent computer and digital skills.
- Excellent communication skills and sensitivity to the particular needs of the public.
- Comfortable working with diverse groups.
- Knowledge of library services and materials.
- Knowledge of project management principles.
- Ability to present quality programs.
- Willingness to travel regularly to program locations throughout the district.
The Community
Located in northern Colorado, Fort Collins is home to Colorado State University and an outstanding public school system. Nestled at the base of the Rocky Mountains, Fort Collins offers exciting recreational opportunities, unique cultural offerings, and is a regional center for employment and shopping. Throughout the year, live music and entertainment, as well as great local dining, can be found throughout the historic downtown area. Fort Collins offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a larger city. If you are seeking the Colorado lifestyle and a community in which you can reinvent and reinvigorate yourself then Fort Collins is your city.
For more information, please visit the City of Fort Collins website: http://www.fcgov.com/visitor/
Website
https://www.poudrelibraries.org/
Human Resources / Job Listings
https://www.poudrelibraries.org/jobs/
HR Info
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