Nelib is hiring: Director - Dubuque County Library District (IA) in Iowa

Director - Dubuque County Library District (IA)

Salary: $95,000.00 - $110,000.00 Annually

Application Deadline: Feb 2, 2025

Director – Dubuque County Library District (IA)

The Dubuque County Library District (IA) Board of Trustees is seeking an empowering and innovative leader to serve as the next Director. This individual will inspire staff and engage the community in the library’s mission to learn, connect, create, and grow. The Director will manage 10.81 FTE across five locations, oversee a $1 million budget, implement the strategic plan, and handle the day-to-day operations of the library system. Following a recent rebranding, the library has experienced renewed interest in its services, diverse programming for all ages, and increased community engagement. The new Director will collaborate with the board, staff, and city officials to further extend the district's reach and impact.

Responsibilities: The Director reports directly to the Board of Trustees and is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive plan for the library. Key duties include overseeing community relations, human resource management, budget preparation, collection development, and the day-to-day operations of the library, including facility and equipment maintenance. The Director is the library's representative and advocate in the communities it serves, evaluating the effectiveness of current services and ensuring that programs meet community needs and interests. The Director will also seek opportunities to expand services, manage personnel, foster positive relationships with the union, and prepare reports for the board, city and county officials, and those required by the state.

Qualifications: A master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program or its international equivalent is required. Strong preference will be given to applicants with five years of professional and progressively responsible experience within a public library and those with at least two years of supervisory or department head level experience. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with employees, the board, other agencies, and the public.

Compensation: The hiring salary range is $95,000 – $110,000 (with placement negotiable dependent on experience and qualifications) and an excellent fringe benefits package.

For further information, visit Bradbury Miller Associates (https://bradburymiller.com). Apply with a meaningful cover letter and resume via our application portal (https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/) by clicking on Dubuque County Library District and the apply button. This position closes on February 2, 2025.

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