Library Specialist Supervisor Job at Broward County in Fort Lauderdale

The purpose of this position is the supervision of a large unit and project coordination; supervision and training; resolving day to day operational issues of a large unit; serve as a Supervisor-in-Charge of the building on a regular basis; developing and implementing programs and services, including division wide initiatives. This position is assigned a variety of responsibilities that serve a regional or system-wide function; including circulation at a regional or flagship library location; head of programming for a cluster or flagship library location; and Community Engagement. This position requires the individual to model the highest level of excellent customer service and professionalism to internal and external customers of the Division.

In a Circulation section, the purpose of this position is to organize, direct, coordinate and prioritize the workflow of the Circulation Section of a regional or flagship library location; participate in the supervisory team of the assigned; ensure that Broward County policies and procedures are followed, including cash handling; resolve day-to-day operational issues; and develop and implement programs and services, including division-wide initiatives. In addition, this supervisor serves as a resource to multiple libraries in the assigned cluster, provides training to staff throughout the system, may assign staff to other locations as needed, resolves escalated customer account concerns from other libraries in the assigned cluster, and on occasion assists at other regional libraries. This supervisor participates on system-wide committees and is responsible for collaborating with colleagues to ensure circulation procedures are current and meet the needs of the Division and customers.

The library serves as an integral part of the community, offering classes in computer technology and educational, recreational, and cultural programs on a regular basis. In a programming section or the Community Engagement section, this position may provide supervision for the programming unit, coordinate projects, train, and resolve day to day operational issues of the unit; develop and implement programs and services, including serving as a resource for division-wide initiatives, contribute to the development and implementation of grant proposals to seek funding for library program; oversee installations of displays in exhibit/gallery spaces; be responsible for scheduling meeting room reservations and ensuring that Division procedures for usage and fee policies are properly administered; coordinate events that require AV support in either a fully equipped auditorium or theater space; working with partner organizations, authors, and artistic entities to deliver high quality programs; and serve as a resource for cluster branches, and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires an Associates' degree or two (2) years of higher level education from an accredited college or university.

(One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.)

Requires four (4) years of library operations and processes experience or experience relevant to area of assignment; including two (2) years of lead worker/supervisory experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses
None.

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