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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#44546A">ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR PUBLIC SERVICES<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#44546A">Administration<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#44546A">Reports to: Library Director<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#44546A">Status: Full time/Exempt<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#44546A">Salary range: $72,000 - $82,000 annually<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#44546A"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#44546A">Position Open: May 17, 2016<u><o:p></o:p></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#44546A">Apply by: May 29, 2016
<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#44546A"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#44546A">Nature of Work<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#44546A">Under the direction of the Library Director, plans and directs all central library services and branch library operations, and coordinates programming
and marketing activities throughout the Jackson District Library. Assists the Library Director in overseeing the operations of the library system. Supervises Branch Managers, Program and Outreach Manager and Patron Service Manager. Reviews and administers
policies and procedures for all Jackson District Library (JDL) public services to ensure efficiency and high quality customer service. Serves as a member of the library’s senior administrative team and assists director in preparing and maintaining the library’s
budget. Oversees collection development and maintenance throughout library system. Serves as liaison with numerous local agencies and the general public to share information, maintain positive public relations and promote library services. Assumes charge
of the library system in the absence of the Library Director. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#44546A">Examples of Work<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#44546A">• Plans and directs all the services and programs involved in central services, branch library operations, programming and marketing.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#44546A">• Schedules workloads, reviews performance, recruits and disciplines when appropriate.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#44546A">• Develops, implements and monitors budgets for assigned areas.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#44546A">• Makes recommendations for service enhancements throughout the district.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#44546A">• Responsible for various special projects assigned by the Library Director.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#44546A">• Researches, writes and administers a variety of grants for public services.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#44546A">• Serves as the library’s representative to Friends of the Library groups throughout the district<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#44546A">• Performs a variety of management activities in the absence of the Library Director or another administrator, as assigned.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#44546A">• Attends various seminars, conferences and workshops and stays current on the latest trends in public library services<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#44546A"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#44546A">Desired Characteristics</span></u></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#44546A">:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#44546A">• Demonstrated management and leadership skills<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#44546A">• Excellent computer skills and strong knowledge of technology applications in libraries<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#44546A">• Good financial acumen and experience with labor relations in a union setting (preferred)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#44546A">• Highly attuned to current trends and future needs of the library<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#44546A">• Innovator and creative problem solver
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#44546A">• Focused on consensus/team building<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#44546A">• Embraces challenges as opportunities for improvement and positive change<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#44546A">• Passion for working with and serving people<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#44546A"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#44546A"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#44546A">Employment Qualifications<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#44546A"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#44546A">Education: Possession of a Master’s degree or its equivalent in Library<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#44546A">Science from an ALA accredited institution.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#44546A">Experience: A minimum of five to eight years of progressively more responsible public library experience involving branch library services and programs,
organizational development and supervision. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#44546A">Requirements: Necessary Special Possession of a Permanent Professional Librarian’s Certificate granted by the Library of Michigan
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#44546A"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#44546A"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#44546A">A cover letter is required to be considered for this position<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#44546A"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#44546A"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#44546A">EOE<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#44546A">Please Apply at</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#44546A">:
<a href="https://myjdl.applicantpro.com/jobs/">https://myjdl.applicantpro.com/jobs/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#44546A"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#44546A"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe Script",sans-serif;color:#005FAE">Donna<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#005FAE"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#005FAE">Donna Smith<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#005FAE">Marketing Officer<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Footlight MT Light",serif;color:#005FAE"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#005FAE"><img border="0" width="116" height="72" id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.jpg@01D1B1A7.11F24580" alt="JDL Logo CMYK for print 300dpi small"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#005FAE"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#005FAE">244 W. Michigan Avenue<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#005FAE">Jackson, MI 49201<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#005FAE">Ph: 517-788-4099, ext. 1314<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#005FAE">Fax: 517-788-6024<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#005FAE">www.myjdl.com<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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