COUNTY OF BROWN
Deputy Director - Library Job at COUNTY OF BROWN in Green Bay
COUNTY OF BROWN, Green Bay, WI, United States, 54311
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JOB REQUIREMENTS: The Deputy Director assists the Executive Director in administration of the Brown County Library system. As a member of the Library's Administrative Team, the Deputy Director coordinates the day-to-day operations of the library system and instills the library's mission, vision and strategic plan within the organization and in the community.
Typical Schedule: Mondays - Fridays: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm with occasional evenings and weekends.
Essential Duties:
- Manages staff on a system-wide basis:
- Acts as liaison to Brown County Human Resources.
- Facilitates system-wide personnel functions and procedures including, but not limited to, recruitment, interviewing, selection, evaluation, and corrective action.
- Develops, maintains and facilitates staff development, training and opportunities such as leadership development, cross-training, and resource competencies.
- Encourages and assists staff growth through participation in local, state and national initiatives.
- Develops and maintains the performance planning process and participates in employee goal-setting and evaluation.
- Supervises library supervisors and coordinators.
- Advises the Executive Director in staffing decision-making based on department and individual performance data and knowledge of employee strengths and abilities.
- Coordinates the day-to-day operations of the library system:
- Participates in the development and implementation of policies and procedures for the library system.
- Assists supervisors and front-line employees with decision-making regarding issues related to supervision, public service and customer satisfaction.
- Reviews and assists with development of grant applications.
- Conducts or attends meetings of system-wide committees, departments and branches.
- Advances and implements changes to physical and behavioral service models to optimize the delivery of quality library service.
- Participates in the administration of Library strategy and policy:
- Participates in or may oversee major projects, which may include capital campaigns, marketing and public relations.
- Assists the Executive Director and the Automation and Financial Services Manager in preparing the annual budget and related reports.
- Presents information to the Library Board and Friends of the Brown County Library Board as appropriate.
- Acts in the absence of the Executive Director in matters relating to the Brown County Library system.
- Seeks innovative opportunities for involvement with local, state, and national library organizations and partners.
SECONDARY DUTIES:
- Maintains professional knowledge through workshops, meetings, membership and participation in professional organizations, and reading current literature.
- Performs other related duties as needed or assigned.
OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Detailed knowledge of management principles and techniques, supervision, organized labor, and personnel administration.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and methods of professional library work, including administration, budgeting, facility planning, technology, program development, and services to children, adults and teens.
- Knowledge of strategic planning.
- Knowledge of fund raising principles and techniques.
- Knowledge of grant development, application and administration.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong skills and abilities regarding customer service.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and courteous working relationships with staff, officials and the public.
- Ability to influence others by supervising, managing, coaching, leading, teaching, directing, persuading and convincing.
- Ability to work independently with a high level of expertise.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment, decisiveness and creativity in developing approaches to problem resolution.
- Ability to analyze data in order to assess programs, collections and community needs.
- Ability to prepare research reports and surveys.
- Ability to compile and prioritize budget requests and to administer budgets.
- Ability to interpret, develop and administer library policies in accordance with relevant local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations.
- Ability to meet the flexible scheduling needs of the Library.
- General knowledge and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Library computer skills, including searching, circulation and database use.
- Knowledge of current and developing technologies as they relate to public library operations and services.
- Ability to use and troubleshoot library and general office equipment.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/browncounty
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