Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Executive Director - Albany Public Library (NY)
Executive Director - Albany Public Library
(NY) Board of Trustees is seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking,
experienced professional who possesses a proven track record in building
partnerships, managing budgets, and leading change to be its new
Executive Director. Responsibilities: This is an executive leadership
position as top library administrator of an urban library system
consisting of one Main Library and six community branches in surrounding
city neighborhoods. The library serves the 98,000 residents of the city
of Albany, as well as 350,000 more customers as the central library in
the Upper Hudson Library System, a consortium of 29 member libraries in
Albany and Rensselaer counties. The position is appointed by the Albany
Public Library Board of Trustees, a nine-member elected body that is
responsible for library funding, policies, services and programs, and
facilities. The Executive Director is responsible for fulfilling the
comprehensive strategic plan, managing a $9.4 million annual budget,
working with the Library’s Foundation Board on development and
fundraising initiatives, spearheading work on the yearly public vote on
the library tax levy, implementing and evaluating library programs and
services, ensuring high-quality customer service interactions,
implementing technology and other industry innovations, recruiting and
retaining a diverse and skilled workforce that currently consists of 89
full-time equivalent positions, maintaining a safe and pleasant
environment in seven different facilities, and representing the library
in the community to build partnerships and positive public perceptions.
Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from a college or university
registered by the New York State Education Department to grant degrees
with a Master’s Degree or higher and eight years of full-time paid
professional library experience in a library of recognized standing,
three years of which must have been in an administrative capacity* over a
complex operation. (*Administrative capacity is defined as spending the
entire workweek planning, organizing, budgeting/allocating funds,
staffing, and communicating.) Special Requirements: Eligibility and
application for a New York State Public Librarian’s Professional
Certificate at the time of appointment. Experience working in a multiple
branch library system in an urban environment. Executive Director must
be a resident of the city of Albany or must relocate to the city of
Albany within six months of the date of his or her appointment to the
position. Ideal Candidate: The ideal Executive Director candidate will
be a/an: Forward thinker who can steer the implementation and evaluation
of a new, comprehensive strategic plan; identify emerging technology,
facilities, service, and other trends and bring them to the library; and
make the necessary decisions to ensure the library continues to be a
vital and well-used community resource; Excellent advocate who can
effectively share the library story with the public, potential funders,
community partners, businesses, government organizations, and non-profit
entities to ensure continuing support, good will, and funding for the
library and its mission; Skilled collaborator who can seek out and
cultivate partnerships with community organizations, businesses, and
others who can work together to further the library’s programs,
services, outreach, and financial stability; foster a culture of
collaboration among staff; and build consensus to accomplish goals;
Effective change manager who can lead the library through this time of
great transition in an industry struggling to realign itself with
customers’ changing needs, constantly evolving technologies and
material-delivery mechanisms, and public perceptions about the value and
necessity of public libraries; Trusted team leader who can rally and
empower staff to evaluate programs and services and make changes to
better serve customers; provide guidance, training, and coaching to
employees so they reach their full potential in service to the library;
and lead the charge to fulfill the library’s mission to educate,
entertain, and empower the community. Compensation: The minimum hiring
salary is $100,000 annually. Competitive benefits including health,
dental, vision, NYS Retirement, short-term disability, and the
opportunity to participate in a deferred compensation program.
Application: Send cover letter, resume, and three professional
references as MS Word or PDF attachments via email to HR Manager
Marjorie Reinhart at reinhartm@albanypubliclibrary.org on or before closing date February 25, 2014. Albany Public Library is an AA/EO institution and is committed to increasing diversity within its organization.
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Location:
Albany, NY, USA