St. Charles City-County Library District
BRANCH MANAGER
Spencer Road Branch Library
The St. Charles City – County Library District seeks a dynamic, energetic and innovative full time manager for its Spencer Road Branch location. With a budget of approximately $2 million and a staff of 25.872 FTE, the Spencer Road Branch, one of three regional branch libraries in the District, circulated approximately 744,000 items and had approximately 355,000 customer visits in FY 10. In addition to Children's, Teen and general services, the Spencer Road Branch offers specialized district - wide resources and services through its Business/Public Management and Nonprofit Information Resource Managers. The District is currently engaged in a construction project which will replace the existing 22,500 sq. ft. building with a new 54,701 sq. ft. facility.
The St. Charles City – County Library District, which serves an estimated population of 360,000 through 12 locations, is located in St. Charles County, Missouri, a growing suburban community located on the western side of the St. Louis metropolitan area. Good schools, solid educational and recreational amenities and a low cost of living make St. Charles County an attractive place to live. With an operating budget of $16.2 million, the Library District had over 2.1 million customer visits and loaned approximately 7.5 million items during FY 10. The District has a dynamic, progressive presence within the community and, with a strong commitment toward information resources development, provides an array of programs and unique information services to the community. The District actively seeks out strategic partnerships for the purpose of enhancing the delivery of library services. For 10 consecutive years, the St. Charles City-County Library District has been ranked by Thomas J. Hennens American Public Library Ratings (HAPLR) as one the top 10 libraries in the United States serving populations of 250,000 to 499,999.
The Spencer Road branch manager will be responsible for oversight of the daily operations of the branch including staffing, customer service issues, branch programs, collection management, budget preparation, community liaison, and facility maintenance. Other duties include direct public service responsibilities in general reference or children's, responding to customer inquiries in person, by telephone and by email, using general reference collections and electronic resource products. The work schedule will include days, evenings and weekends. Coordination and strategic planning of Children's, Teen, and general services, as well as, oversight of district level managers in Business/Public Management and Nonprofit services represent important components in the successful candidate's ongoing responsibilities.
Additional responsibilities unique to this position will include close participation with the building program team in the continued planning and policy development processes associated with the current construction and eventual move to the new facility. Due to the increase in meeting room facilities in the new building, the branch manager will be expected to oversee the use of the new facilities for an increased number and variety of programs, both by the District and by outside organizations. In conjunction with this, the Community Council of St. Charles County, a strategic partner with the District, will host the Community Commons area of the new Spencer Road Branch. Fostering the continuing collaborative relationship with the Community Council, developing and maintaining a smooth integration between organizational interfaces, as well as, the ability to explore new and innovative approaches to the cooperative delivery of services will be paramount to successfully fulfill this portion of the position.
Minimum requirements include an accredited Masters in Library Science and at least six (6) years progressively responsible public library experience with a minimum of three (3) years of experience in a management capacity. Essential attributes and skills include: excellent communication, customer service and organizational skills; creativity, energy and enthusiasm; a strong commitment to participatory management; working in open and transparent organizations; demonstrated success in effectively promoting library services to the community; collaborative and consensus-building skills; political acumen; experience in providing sound fiscal planning and management; and a thorough knowledge of current trends and leading practices for library service. Experience working in a culture of learning and inquiry coupled with demonstrated experience working with local governments, demonstrated experience developing and working with strategic partners, experience with program management, project management and process analysis are highly desirable. Advanced course work (MPA, MBA, etc.) is also desirable.
Excellent benefits and salary:
Regional Branch Manager $63,588.00 to $77,364.00 for MLS; and $71,520 to $86,988.00 for second masters.
DEADLINE: 5:00pm on Sunday, December 26, 2010.
Applications are available on the District's website: www.youranswerplace.org
Submit application with resume and relevant cover letter to Denise Mandle, Human Resources Coordinator, St. Charles City-County Library District, 77 Boone Hills Dr., St. Peters, MO 63376 by 5:00pm on Sunday, 26 December 2010. Resumes submitted without an application will not be considered.
Applications may be also be submitted by e-mail to dmandle@stchlibrary.org
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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Jim Brown
427 Spencer Road, P.O. Box 529
St. Peters, MO 63376-2420
Voice: 636-441-0794 1451
Fax: 636-926-3948
e-mail: jbrown@stchlibrary.org
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