Chief Executive Officer – Allegheny County Library Association (PA). The
Allegheny County Library Association (ACLA) seeks an energetic,
innovative, diplomatic, and equity-focused
individual to serve as its next Chief Executive Officer and guide
the organization to new levels of success, growth, and service to its
residents and member libraries. Established in 1994, the ACLA is a
federated library system of 46 independent public
libraries made up of municipal department, municipal authority, and
501(c)(3)s. With more than 70 locations, ACLA is led by a 9-member
governing Board, which is appointed by geographic regions, the
Librarians Advisory Council, the Allegheny Regional
Asset District (RAD), and at-large seats appointed by the Board.
ACLA’s $12.5 million budget is a combination of $4.5 million in state
funds, $6.7 million from RAD, along with government and foundation
grants and employs 13 FTE. The suburban libraries
income – as a collective – is comprised of 66% local, 23% RAD and
11% State funding. To its member libraries, ACLA provides consulting,
compliance, Bookmobile, accounting, professional development, advocacy,
capacity building and partnership development
services. With a strong foundation of cooperation and collaboration
already in place, this unique organizational structure will provide a
wealth of engagement and opportunity for a passionate library
professional to further the work on equity, diversity
and inclusion in the region. The Association’s mission is to provide
and promote the highest quality public library service possible for all
residents of Allegheny County through collaboration, cooperation and
coordination. Key initiatives include
execution of a completed strategic plan; developing programs and
policies to address diversity, equity and inclusion goals; securing and
maintaining sustainable funding for the consortium; further developing
shared services; maintaining or building
new relationships throughout the County, and strengthening the
collaborative relationship between ACLA, CLP and eiNetwork.
Situated amongst the hills and river valleys of Allegheny County and
Greater Pittsburgh (one of America’s Most Livable
Cities), the region boasts some of the most diverse landscape in the
United States. Outdoor enthusiasts can bike, walk or run along the 24
miles of riverfront trails on the three rivers and can take advantage of
the impressive County Park system.
If you prefer to escape the city, Ohiopyle State Park, Laurel
Highlands and the Allegheny National Forest are a short drive away. From
high-energy professional sports venues to intimate local businesses;
from dense urban neighborhoods to spacious
rural communities; from Kennywood Park to the Duquesne Incline the
area offers something for everyone. The region has several nationally
renowned cultural and educational institutions such as the Pittsburgh
Symphony Orchestra, Andy Warhol Museum,
August Wilson African American Cultural Center, National Aviary, as
well as the Universities of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon, and Duquesne.
Pittsburgh has a long history of philanthropy and has been named one of
the five most charitable cities in America
by Charity Navigator. It is also home to multiple Fortune 500
corporations like Alcoa and PPG. The technology, higher education, and
medical sectors have helped diversify the local economy. New additions
like the Google Campus and steadfast organizations
like the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and Allegheny
Health Network keep the region balanced and dynamic.
The CEO is
responsible to the ACLA Board of Directors and will oversee the
administration of the federated library system,
working with the Office of Commonwealth Libraries while building and
maintaining successful relationships with the Allegheny Regional Asset
District (RAD), administration and governing bodies of member libraries,
elected officials, interested citizens
and community partners. Additional responsibilities include: provide
visionary, strategic and innovative leadership; identify, develop and
encourage new sources of financial support; implement innovative
countywide initiatives; administer distribution
of funds to member libraries and ensure completion of reporting
requirements; analyze and evaluate diverse service areas; recommend
administrative strategies and policy to the Board; facilitate agreements
between and among member libraries; and serve
as a consultant to local libraries.
Minimum qualifications include
a master’s degree in Library Information Science from an ALA accredited
institution and 7-10 years of library experience with 5-7 years of
leadership required. An MBA, MPA or
nonprofit management degree or certification is a plus. Consortium
or federated library experience is strongly preferred.
Compensation. The hiring salary range is $135,000 – $155,000 with an excellent benefits package.
For further information,
contact Bradbury Miller Associates. Apply via email with a cover letter and resume as Word or PDF attachments to Karen Miller at karenmiller@bradburymiller.com on or before the closing date of July 11, 2021.
View the announcement in its entirety along with accompanying links
and information at https://bradburymiller.com/job/acla/.
