Deputy Director
Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District, Villa Park, IL, United States
Collaborates with Department Heads in resolving ongoing public service issues or challenges.
Conveys library policies and procedures to the staff and public.
Identifies new or unique library services, programs, and trends in conjunction with Managers that are on local and national levels. Leads and manages special projects and tasks and provide updates and reports as needed.
Works or shadows a public service desk rotation as appropriate for thorough understanding of needs and workflows.
Assists the Director in the development and implementation of policies, strategies, goals, and objectives of the library.
Supervises the Public Information Coordinator. Works with the Programming, Outreach, Marketing, Services Team in coordinating, marketing, and producing events for the library.
Assists the Director with preparation, presentation, and administration of the complete library operating budget.
Assists the Director in banking operations.
Attends regular and special meetings of the Board of Library Trustees.
Collaborates with the Business Office to ensure consistency across job duties and job descriptions as appropriate.
Coordinates collection of annual report information for the village and the State Library.
Prepares monthly reports for the Board of Library Trustees.
Serves as a Library Ambassador with our patrons, co-workers and out in the community.
Serves as lead FOIA and OMA officer.
Serves in a village service club (Kiwanis, Lions, Rotary).
Communicates problems that arise with the Director; addresses situations where patrons are not following the Patron Code of Conduct.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Verifies vouchers and invoices for payment; approves payroll; approves Personnel Change Notices; approves time off requests; approves meeting room requests.
Assists the Library Director with on-boarding of new Board trustees.
Required qualifications:
Master’s degree in Library Science or Information Science from an ALA‑accredited institution.
Five years of public library experience required.
Three years of supervisory experience required.
Proficiency in the use of personal computer technologies, including desktops, laptops, tablets, smart phones, and Internet applications.
Experience with digital media software and familiarity with Windows, Android, Apple, and mobile platforms/environments.
Salary Range:
A range of $38.67 to $45.75 per hour; offers made within this range are based on competencies, experience, and internal pay equity
Benefits:
Full benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance; life insurance; four weeks of vacation plus sick and personal leave; Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension plan; and availability of 457(b)/deferred compensation savings plan
How to Apply Send a cover letter, resume, and three references to jobs@vppl.info. In the subject line of the email, indicate “Deputy Director”
Hours 37.5 hours/week (full-time); hours include mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends
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Conveys library policies and procedures to the staff and public.
Identifies new or unique library services, programs, and trends in conjunction with Managers that are on local and national levels. Leads and manages special projects and tasks and provide updates and reports as needed.
Works or shadows a public service desk rotation as appropriate for thorough understanding of needs and workflows.
Assists the Director in the development and implementation of policies, strategies, goals, and objectives of the library.
Supervises the Public Information Coordinator. Works with the Programming, Outreach, Marketing, Services Team in coordinating, marketing, and producing events for the library.
Assists the Director with preparation, presentation, and administration of the complete library operating budget.
Assists the Director in banking operations.
Attends regular and special meetings of the Board of Library Trustees.
Collaborates with the Business Office to ensure consistency across job duties and job descriptions as appropriate.
Coordinates collection of annual report information for the village and the State Library.
Prepares monthly reports for the Board of Library Trustees.
Serves as a Library Ambassador with our patrons, co-workers and out in the community.
Serves as lead FOIA and OMA officer.
Serves in a village service club (Kiwanis, Lions, Rotary).
Communicates problems that arise with the Director; addresses situations where patrons are not following the Patron Code of Conduct.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Verifies vouchers and invoices for payment; approves payroll; approves Personnel Change Notices; approves time off requests; approves meeting room requests.
Assists the Library Director with on-boarding of new Board trustees.
Required qualifications:
Master’s degree in Library Science or Information Science from an ALA‑accredited institution.
Five years of public library experience required.
Three years of supervisory experience required.
Proficiency in the use of personal computer technologies, including desktops, laptops, tablets, smart phones, and Internet applications.
Experience with digital media software and familiarity with Windows, Android, Apple, and mobile platforms/environments.
Salary Range:
A range of $38.67 to $45.75 per hour; offers made within this range are based on competencies, experience, and internal pay equity
Benefits:
Full benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance; life insurance; four weeks of vacation plus sick and personal leave; Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension plan; and availability of 457(b)/deferred compensation savings plan
How to Apply Send a cover letter, resume, and three references to jobs@vppl.info. In the subject line of the email, indicate “Deputy Director”
Hours 37.5 hours/week (full-time); hours include mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends
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