Job Description
Are you a creative collaborator who is passionate about library service and energized by trying new things and implementing fresh ideas?
Do you enjoy working on a variety of teams and working closely with others to achieve great results?
Are you curious about the possibility of pushing the boundaries of what libraries can offer?
If so, this job may have your name on it!
You will manage the Southglenn and Castlewood libraries, which include a makerspace and studio, that offer a variety of creative opportunities for library patrons. Southglenn Library is located at the Southglenn mall and is a second-floor modern library with an open floor plan and beautiful natural light! Castlewood is located close to Arapahoe Road and I-25 and is a neighborhood library with many regular patrons.
Castlewood is also our "concept library" which is envisioned as a "playground" to test out new ideas and initiatives for the Arapahoe Libraries -- you would oversee the implementation of that vision.
Reports to: Director of Library Operations
Supervises: Directly supervises library supervisors and/or coordinators. Indirectly supervises up to 35 professional and paraprofessional library staff.
Position: 40 hour, full-time; exempt position
Pay Range: $60,800 - $91,220
Role: Manages the operations of Castlewood and Southglenn Libraries and/or one or more Library District-wide service functions.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
35% SERVICE MANAGEMENT – Sets standards and goals for the operation of the unit, develops concepts, practices, techniques and innovations to improve the quality of service, challenges operating processes for greater efficiency and effectiveness, communicates effectively and facilitates problem solving in order to manage the service operations of the organizational unit(s).
30% PROJECT MANAGEMENT– Sets goals for district project(s), establishes implementation team (s) and timelines for completion, and collaborates effectively with department managers to achieve desired outputs and outcomes for the organization.
25% SUPERVISORY PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT – Sets performance objectives for direct and indirect reports, observes and documents performance, rewards and disciplines performance, provides active coaching and mentoring, and manages pay and performance of direct and indirect reports. Performs the duties of Supervisors in their absence to ensure the proper functioning of the organizational unit. Responsible for hiring the best and brightest candidates for all positions in the organizational unit.
10% RESOURCE MANAGEMENT – Supports direct report Supervisors by arranging for budget, staff and other resources in order to provide the necessary resources to accomplish the work of the organizational unit(s). Responsible for an annual operating budget of around $4 million, and capital projects ranging from $50,000-$5,000,000.
Qualifications:
Five to ten years of supervising or managing in a library setting, or related industry, required.
MLS or MLIS degree, required.
Two to five years of project management experience, preferred.
Two to five years of budget management experience, preferred.
Advanced technology skills for Windows, Word, Excel and Outlook, required.
The ability to motivate and influence others is essential to the job, requiring skills in diplomacy, trust and team building.
Stay true to organization’s values by being compassionate, inclusive, alert and responsive, dependable, and accessible.
Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with patrons and employees.
Management Aptitude, including management education and experience; leadership skills; responsibility for outcomes; personal productivity; practical thinking; adaptability; coaching; and, business ethics
Ability to travel between facilities and work varying shifts, including evenings and weekends, required.
Ability to focus on the customer, show integrity, be inclusive, enjoy learning and
have fun.
Ability to successfully work with varying demographics, required.
Passionate about the mission of public libraries.
Comfortable with the principles of intellectual freedom.
At Arapahoe Libraries, we believe in turning every search for knowledge into a helpful adventure. Our 300 employees come together to build a rock-solid team that achieves far more collectively than we could ever do alone. We provide competitive compensation and benefits including healthcare, paid time off, and retirement plans.
Learn more about our Vision, Values, Mission at: http://arapahoelibraries.org/vision-values-mission/
Arapahoe Libraries is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity (EEO)and sustaining an inclusive culture. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by federal, state or local law.
The Community
Established in 1966, the Arapahoe Library District serves more than 200,000 residents living in Arapahoe County. Arapahoe County and other major suburban counties make up the greater metropolitan area surrounding Denver, Colorado. The Arapahoe Library District operates eight branch libraries, including mobile library services, and a library at the County Detention Center, funded by the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Department. A seven-member Board of Trustees sets the library budget and determines policy.
HR Info
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