Assistant Branch Manager I - Spring, United States - Harris County

Harris County

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Spring, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Position Description:

Harris County Public Library (HCPL) - History What began in 1921 and the years following as a collection of small libraries housed in stores, post offices and private homes has grown into a system of 26 branch buildings, 2 technology service centers, and 2 partner locations offering collection/circulation services. HCPL operates branches in unincorporated parts of Harris County and cities which do not have their own library systems.

Assistant Branch Manager I - Adult and Young Adult Programming (Barbara Bush Branch Library) Overview**:

Directs and coordinates the daily operations of the Adult and Young Adult Program Department. This position implements and interprets library policies for library users and staff, supervises and motivates staff, models and promotes exceptional customer service, and engages the community to ensure services meet customer needs and are aligned with the library and department strategy. They serve as a liaison between Library Departments, Branch Managers, and branch staff and monitor current strategic objectives to develop future library services, community partnerships, and programs. Exemplify the high standards and expectations for the library system in its daily operations and services.

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Duties & Responsibilities:

Selects, supervises, and coaches assigned staff
Provides leadership and coordinates schedules and workflow for effective service delivery
Provides for the training and motivation of staff to make full use of individual capabilities and to meet changing system demands
Establishes work rules and performance standards, trains and coaches performance, and initiates and implements disciplinary actions as warranted
Identifies library needs in the community; plans and provides adult and young adult services and programs to meet community needs
Develops and manage the department's planned expenditures, including gift funds, when applicable; identify grant opportunities
Supervises the library in the absence of the Branch Director
Develops and maintains rapport with external stakeholders, including the library Friends
Oversees the shaping of engaging and attractive adult and young adult collections through awareness of current literature
Prepares reports to compile and analyze the department's statistics
Attends staff and administrative meetings, activities, and professional conferences and actively serves on committees
Researches and applies for grant opportunities
Other duties as assigned

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity EmployerRequirements**:

Education & Experience:

Master's degree in Library and Information Studies or a related field from an accredited university or college
Consideration will be given to individuals currently pursuing a master's degree in Library Science and will be completing the degree within the next four (4) months. Proof of completion of the degree will be required for permanent status in the position.
Two (2) years of library experience working in a variety of roles displaying administrative, supervisory, and leadership skills in community engagement and planning, collection development and reference services, digital and Library technology, program management, and data analysis for the effectiveness of programs, services, and resources.
Two (2) years of fulltime progressive experience performing administrative, supervisory, or leadership responsibilities, overseeing and guiding the work of a team, managing resources, ensuring productivity, and fostering a positive work environment

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Four (4) years of library experience working in a variety of roles displaying administrative, supervisory, and leadership skills in community engagement and planning, collection development and reference services, digital and Library technology, program management, and data analysis for the effectiveness of programs, services, and resources.
Four (4) years of fulltime progressive experience performing administrative, supervisory, or leadership responsibilities, overseeing and guiding the work of a team, managing resources, ensuring productivity, and fostering a positive work environment

Associates degree in any field or 60 hours of secondary education credits from an accredited college or university
Seven (7) years of library experience working in a variety of roles displaying administrative, supervisory, and leadership skills in community engagement and planning, collection development and reference services, digital and Library technology, program management, and data analysis for the effectiveness of programs, services, and resources.
Seven (7) years of fulltime progressive experience performing administrative, supervisory, or leadership responsibilities, overseeing and guiding the work of a team, managing resources, ensuring productivity, and fostering a positive work environment

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