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Salary: $72,054-$86,122
Affiliation: CSEA Administrator and Professional CBU, Grade A-3, 35 hours/week
Position Definition:
The Business and Career Center Coordinator is responsible for meeting
the business information, technology and networking needs of the
community, both inside the Library and through outreach, as well as
planning, promoting, evaluating and maintaining Business and Career
Center programs, collections and services. The Business and Career
Center Coordinator reports to the Library Director.
Qualifications, Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Master’s
degree in Library Science or Information Science from an American
Library Association (ALA) accredited college or university. Knowledge of
business/employment/career information resources, marketing principles
and public relations. Thorough knowledge and demonstrated success using
the principles and practices of the reference interview. Positive and
enthusiastic approach to customer service. The ability to work in a
self-directed, independent manner. Ability to plan, organize and
implement both long and short-term projects and programs on time and
within budget. Proven ability to work and interact effectively with
staff, administrators, volunteers, town and business representatives, as
well as work as part of a cohesive team. Proven ability to effectively
and professionally represent the Library in the community, at public
gatherings, as well as by speaking to public groups. Proven ability to
network, build and foster relationships, collaborations and
partnerships. Flexibility to work in a dynamic, busy and changing
environment, as well as scheduling flexibility to work some evening,
early morning and weekend hours.
Position Job Functions: Assesses
and evaluates information and technology needs of target populations.
Schedules, facilitates and promotes Business and Career Center programs.
Manages the budget for Business and Career Center programming,
collection and technology. Selects and maintains the business, career
and entrepreneurship library materials. Contributes information and
maintains the Business and Career Center portion of the Library’s
website. Negotiates with vendors on purchasing agreements. Initiates and
maintains community, education and business partnerships. Collaborates
with all Library departments. Becomes and maintains status as a Notary
Public in the State of Connecticut.
For the full job posting, description and to apply visit www.simsbury-ct.gov/jobs. This position will remain open until filled.
