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Executive Director
SALARY
$108,680.00 - $139,734.40 Annually
LOCATION
Library 75 7th Street, WI
JOB TYPE
Full-Time
JOB NUMBER
202400031
DEPARTMENT
Public Library - Racine, Wisconsin
OPENING DATE
02/16/2024
CLOSING DATE
3/8/2024 11:59 PM Central
Job Description
INTRODUCTION:
The Racine Public Library (RPL) seeks an exceptional and dynamic leader to serve as Executive Director (ED). The Executive Director reports to the Board of Trustees and is responsible for a budget of $4.6 million and oversight of a team of 65 staff members who together serve 137,000 residents to uphold the vision, mission, goals, and objectives of the library.
POSITION PURPOSE:
The ED is responsible for continuing the success of this 126-year-old institution, leading, developing, and implementing programs and initiatives as well as advocating for funding and legislation for the benefit of the library.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Maintain continuous liaison with the Library Board of Trustees.
- Plan, organize, direct, and control all functions, operations, and activities of the Library, either directly or through supervisory staff.
- Develop and present to the Board for approval an operating plan, budget, policies, and procedures necessary to provide quality patron service, community relations, and optimum access to the Library collections among all residents in the community.
- Operate with considerable latitude for independent decision-making and action.
- Request approval from the Library Board of Trustees prior to taking action which requires major deviation from established Library policies, goals, and operating objectives.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of existing services on a continuing basis.
- Perform short-term and long-term planning to facilitate growth and expansion.
- Enforce, implement, and review policies and procedures to ensure the effective use of Library personnel, funds, materials, facilities, time, and resources.
- Develop, implement, maintain, and improve personnel management programs and practices to be attractive, equitable, and consistent with the policies established and approved by the Board of Trustees.
- Motivate, lead, manage, recruit, and retain personnel.
- Cultivate a diverse and talented workforce.
- Oversee management and development of library facilities reflecting changing community needs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree in library science from an ALA-accredited graduate Library school, eligibility for a Grade 1 Wisconsin Library Certificate.
- Minimum of five years of successful public Library experience, and a minimum of two years of progressively responsible administrative experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Create a space that is diverse, inclusive, respectful, and vibrant and that welcomes creative and innovative ideas for patrons and employees.
- Seek input from others; create a collegial atmosphere where ideas and information are easily exchanged and encourage a culture of open communication.
- Oversee technologies and their application for improving public library services and operations.
- Assess the trends in patron interests are identified and defined.
- Assure the efficient selection, maintenance, and circulation of an optimum collection of print and non-print materials and provide for related library services that meet the interests and needs of the patrons and are necessary to meet the goals established by the Board in serving the library patrons of the community.
- Encourage advanced training, conferences, workshops, and seminars to improve skills.
- Show membership and active participation in Library-related organizations at the local, state, and national levels.
- Understand the needs of the Library’s customers and community and seek to fill those needs with the organization’s programs and services.
- Develop, administer, and oversee activities, programs, and services approved by the Board to accomplish the short-term and long-term goals established by the Board in the vision and mission statements.
- Increase the library’s visibility by maintaining a regular presence and involvement in the community.
- Connect and work with Friends of Libraries groups, the public, non-profit and business partners, community groups, and city officials to ensure the library provides a space, services, and resources that meet the needs of the patrons.
- Serve as the primary spokesperson and liaison between the library and government, non-profit, business, and press.
- Lead racial equity and social justice initiatives to address and eliminate racial and social barriers for vulnerable and underserved populations in library programs, services, policies, and practices.
Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE POSITION:
Standing, walking, sitting, and stooping; kneeling, crouching, balancing, and bending/twisting; reaching, feeling, talking, and hearing; lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, and handling, grasping, and fingering; filing, typing, writing, etc.
EQUIPMENT USED:
Standard and automated office equipment and software.
This job description is intended to identify essential duties and illustrates other types of duties that may be assigned. It should not be interpreted as describing all the duties that will be required of an employee or be used to limit the nature and extent of assignments that an individual is required to perform. In addition to the responsibilities and duties listed, it is expected that employees maintain a consistent and reliable attendance record. Job descriptions are subject to revision at any time at the discretion of the City of Racine. The City of Racine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
APPLY:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/racinewi/jobs/4395346/executive-director
Agency
City of Racine
Address
730 Washington Avenue
Room 204
Racine, Wisconsin, 53403
Phone
262-636-9175
Website
http://www.cityofracine.org |
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