President & CEO - Are you the next leader for Howard County Library System
(MD), a world-class system that embodies the philosophy, “Libraries =
Education”? Do you want to work with a seven-member Board of Trustees
and community partners to lead the design and delivery of curriculum for
all ages, deliver extraordinary customer service, unleash creativity
and innovation, and embrace the Howard County Library System vision?
Howard County Library System (HCLS) is an award-winning educational
institution that ranks among the finest in the country. With seven
branches, a $22.5 million annual budget, and a 239 FTE stellar staff, it
is a 21st-century library model, with a position, purpose, and
curriculum worthy of study and consideration by every library in
America, if not the world. HCLS’ unique focus on three pillars:
Self-Directed Education, Research Assistance & Instruction, and
Instructive & Enlightening Experiences positions HCLS to fulfill its
mission of “We deliver high-quality public education for all.” In 2016,
HCLS loaned 7.9 million items and welcomed 2.2 million visitors.
Designated as an “All-American County” by the National Civic League, Howard County,
Maryland is one of the nation’s most outstanding places to live, work
and play! Howard County residents (population: 300,000) enjoy a balanced
blend of pastoral farms, historic towns, suburban communities, and
urban lifestyle. Diversity surrounds you—from Columbia (one of the
largest planned communities in the country) to Historic Ellicott City’s
Main Street, filled with antiques, boutiques and cozy restaurants.
Howard County has been recognized as “America’s Best Places to Live”,
“Best Educated,” and “Seventh Best School System in the Country.” For
leisure activities, there are parks, golf courses, lakes, and over 200
miles of walking, hiking and biking trails. Centrally located in the
Baltimore-Washington Corridor, Howard County is the strategic location
of choice for a diverse and thriving business base. Major employers
include: Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, Lorien
Health Systems, Verizon, and Wells Fargo. Howard County’s population of
300,000 people includes the highest concentration of professional,
scientific and technical workers in the state, contributing to its
strong economy. For additional information, see HCL Links.
Responsibilities. Reporting to the Board of Trustees,
the President & CEO oversees a nationally recognized system where
innovation and creativity are encouraged and rewarded. The President
& CEO directs all aspects of HCLS, with full responsibility for:
personnel and fiscal management; developing and implementing all
components of HCLS Operating and Capital budgets; setting the direction
for all components of HCLS’ three-pronged curriculum; continuing the
implementation of Vision 2020: Education for All;
and establishing partnerships throughout the region working
collaboratively with local, state, and federal government, including
elected officials, as well as agencies, community groups, and
businesses.
Qualifications. A Master’s Degree in
Library/Information Science from an ALA-accredited program and five
years of management experience. Preferred qualifications include an
additional degree in a related field, commitment to the HCLS vision,
extraordinary people skills, ability and desire to work in a culturally
diverse community, team building talent and superior communication
skills. Experience reporting to a governing Board and working in a
multi-branch system are desired. The ideal President & CEO will be
an outstanding leader, relationship builder, collaborator, communicator,
innovator, and strategic thinker. A sense of humor is also important!
Compensation. The starting salary range is $150,000 - $186,000 dependent on qualifications with a competitive benefits package. For further information, please visit Bradbury Miller Associates. Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and résumé as Word or PDF attachments to Dan Bradbury. This position will close December 17, 2017.
Thursday, October 26, 2017
President & CEO - Howard County Library System (MD)
Labels:
CEO,
full time,
library system,
Maryland,
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Location:
Ellicott City, MD, USA