Job Description
The City of Fort Worth Library System seeks an Assistant Director with proven leadership and team building ability. This individual should be strategic, and results driven with a deep knowledge and experience with managing multiple projects, operational improvements and change management. Also, this individual must have the ability to transform vision into reality, envisioning, creating, and implementing a fresh direction for service delivery. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the ability to blend traditional and leading edge library services in an environment of continuous improvement and evolution. Additionally, the successful candidate will have demonstrated a desire to serve the public through excellent library service, strong commitment to staff development and well-being; and knowledge of library best practices around the country. One of two assistant directors, this position reports directly to the Library Director.
Under the general direction of the Library Director, the Assistant Libraries Director of Public Services will oversee direct service delivery to the public. The Assistant Director for Public Services will also interface with executive management, business partners, stakeholders and staff. The individual we seek can quickly build trust, is politically savvy, and works successfully in large, diverse, urban environments. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, assisting in the management of all department services and activities related to Branch and Central Library including staffing, outreach, programming/activities, interpreting and administering policies and procedures; and assisting the Assistant Library Director for Support Services in the coordination and implementation of services. In the role as Assistant Director for Public Services, this individual will serve on a variety of boards, commissions and committees; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
Major projects in the first year:
· Work with the strategic planning consultant to shape the five-year strategic plan
· Closely examine staffing levels in anticipation of increasing hours
· Work with youth and adult services managers to set expectations for programming, outreach, and partnerships
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Additional Info & Requirements
Six (6) years of progressively responsible library management experience, including four (4) years in a managerial role
Preference may also be given for leadership experience in a multi-branch and multi-million-dollar system
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