Monday, April 21, 2014
Deputy Director - Greenwich Library
Deputy Director - Greenwich Library.
A great community deserves a great library and a great library deserves
a great Deputy Director! Join the Greenwich Library–and its highly
talented team of professionals—as its next Deputy Director.
Responsibilities. Working under the Library Director, the Deputy
Director will be a member of the Library’s leadership team and assist
with managing the Library program, implementing policy, developing and
implementing long term strategy, and launching initiatives to improve
library services for the community. Responsibilities include:
supporting the preparation and monitoring of the public/private annual
operating and capital budgets; managing library professional and support
staff and administering personnel actions and training; recommending
changes to improve operations and streamline work processes; working
collaboratively to provide quality customer service; attending community
and municipal meetings; promoting the strategic plan and policies to
community groups, public officials, potential/current donors, and the
general public; overseeing community outreach programs; coordinating
market research efforts to assess community needs and support the
development of new cultural events and programs; and coordinating
building maintenance and plans for library security and improvements.
See the Greenwich Library Deputy Director Job Description
for additional details. Minimum qualifications. A Master’s degree in
Library or Information Science from an ALA accredited college or
university; eight years of related professional experience, preferably
working in a union environment; or any combination of education and
experience that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the
requirements of the position. Desired knowledge, skills and abilities
include, but are not limited to: a working knowledge of public library
administration and budget management; excellent verbal and written
communication skills—including the ability to prepare and deliver
effective presentations to board/committee members, donors, and the
public as needed; familiarity with facilities management; working
knowledge of library technology including integrated library systems;
good interpersonal skills to develop and maintain cooperative and
productive relationships with community groups, current/prospective
donors, board/committee members, staff, and the general public; and the
ability to think strategically and develop objectives to achieve
long-term goals. Compensation. The position offers a starting salary
range of $102,700 - $128,375 (placement dependent upon qualifications)
and an excellent fringe benefits package. For further information, contact Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates
via email or phone. To start the application process, send an in-depth
cover letter and your résumé as Word or pdf attachments to Dan Bradbury or Jobeth Bradbury on or before the closing date of June 6, 2014. Please allow sufficient time to complete the application process through the Town of Greenwich's Employment Site no later than 4pm, EST, June 6, 2014,
for consideration as a candidate. The Town of Greenwich is an Equal
Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its
workforce.
Location:
Greenwich, CT, USA