Library Director

Performs senior-level managerial work. Responsible for managing the City Library efficiently. Ensures that the Library meets the needs of the community by defining, administering, and evaluating Library goals and procedures, overseeing Library employees, preparing and administering the annual budget, promoting the Library, overseeing collection maintenance, and assisting patrons. Works under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.

• Direct the activities of the Library Department, which includes planning, coordinating, administering, and evaluating programs, projects, processes, procedures, systems, standards, and/or service offerings; ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, codes, and/or standards.
• Supervise direct reports including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding, coaching and counseling, employees and recommendation for dismissal; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Act as a liaison to select community groups, private sector, quasi-public, and governmental agencies, educational institutions, businesses, non-profit groups, various boards and resident groups to advance the overall goals of the Leander Public Library.
• Establish appropriate service and staffing levels; monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of library programs, service delivery methods and procedures; and allocate resources accordingly.
• Plan, manage, and monitor the proper allocation and utilization of staff according to projected needs and directives. Administer and carries out City Human Resources policies and procedures in a supportive and productive manner. 
• Lead the development and administration of the department budget; approve the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; approve expenditures; and implement budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary. 
• Lead grant writing and submission.
• Take lead in investigating and resolving complex or sensitive citizen complaints or problems. 
• Prepare reviews, analyze, and evaluate a variety of narrative and statistical data and feedback regarding division programs, services, and activities to monitor success in terms of utilization, customer satisfaction, cost effectiveness, and overall value to the community. 
• Plan for the Library's future in all aspects which includes, strategic planning and goal setting, capital improvement programs, alterations to existing buildings and construction of new facilities.
• Stay current with the profession’s methodology, practices, trends, and issues.
• Develop and strengthen professional and administrative knowledge and skills. Remain visible within the professional community.
• Perform other duties as required.

Required Education and Experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a related field. 
• Minimum of eight years of experience in Library Administration.
• Minimum of five years in a supervisory or managerial role.

Required Certificate and Licenses

• Valid Driver’s License from any state in the U.S. and the ability to obtain a Texas driver's license within 90 days per state law.
• First Aid/CPR training required or obtained within six months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an American Library Association accredited college or university.
• Minimum of ten years of experience in Library Administration. 

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to follow detailed verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to read and comprehend documents related to operation and training manuals, memos, policies and procedures.  
• Ability to communicate with other employees and the public in a courteous and diplomatic manner.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Analyze situations and adopt quick, effect, and reasonable courses of action. 
• Ability to work hours other than the regular daytime schedule such as early-mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques of scheduling work assignments; methods and techniques for record keeping and report preparation and writing with proper punctuation, spelling and grammar.
• Skill in directing the activities of a complex and diverse organization.
• Skill in using computers and related software applications.
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
• Ability to plan strategically.
• Ability to plan and schedule operations.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with City employees, the public, elected officials, and boards and commissions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle and feel items, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, talk, and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. On occasion, may need to carry up to 50 pounds; or pull, push, or drag up to 50 pounds of materials and supplies.
 
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. 

Salary : $105,082 - $136,614