What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library - FT Adult Programming and Reference Services Manager Job at City of Cha position at City of Charlottesville?
The City of Charlottesville is seeking candidates to be considered for the position of Adult Programming and Reference Services Manager for Jefferson Madison Regional Library who are highly motivated and who strive for success by demonstrating Charlottesville's Core Values of Leadership, Trust, Creativity, Respect, and Excellence.
The preferred starting salary for this position is $25.51 Hourly and $53,060.80 Annually. This is a full-time, exempt position which provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, City's retirement options, gym membership reimbursement, and continuing education / training opportunities.
This position performs professional and managerial duties planning, developing, managing, and participating in the daily operation of the Adult Programming and Reference Services Department at the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library’s (JMRL) Central Library. Completes work with substantial discretion and within broad parameters. Reports to the Assistant Library Director.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description. JMRL retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.
Essential Duties :
- Oversees work of the department in delivering adult programs and reference services.
- Supervises, coaches, trains, motivates, and evaluates the performance of staff and volunteers; interviews, selects, assigns, schedules and monitors work activities, and administers disciplinary action to subordinate employees in accordance with established personnel policy and procedures. Establishes professional standards for work quality, quantity, performance, and accountability.
- Plans, develops, and implements regional library programs and services to meet the needs of the community and the mission of JMRL.
- Coordinates with other regional managers to develop and implement a cohesive approach to programming and reference services.
- Participates in the library's reconsideration process, coordinating JMRL's responses as needed.
- Supports staffing at a public service desk to provide reference and information assistance.
- Provides and supervises public computer instruction for library patrons.
- Researches, selects, and collaborates on purchasing collection development materials, including reference materials, database resources, and periodicals. Works with outside vendors and internal staff to ensure successful and accurate resource delivery.
- As a member of the regional library's management team, this position provides region-wide leadership for library reference policies, procedures, goals, training, and customer service and leads and participates in various committees.
- Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of JMRL equipment, tools, and other resources, including work time.
- Regular and reliable attendance.
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Candidates may qualify by demonstrating the required knowledge and skills outlined for the job through experience(s) other than formal education.
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Salary : $53,061
