Springfield-Greene County Library District
Executive Director

LOCATION: Springfield-Greene County Library District, Springfield, Missouri

SALARY: Commensurate with experience, (minimum $105,000 to start) with benefits

APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 15, 2008 or until position is filled.

** For this position only: The Springfield-Greene County Library requests that all applications and inquiries be forwarded to the executive search firm of John Keister & Associates. To apply, forward a cover letter and current resume via e-mail to JK@JohnKeister.com. Access thelibrary.org/director for additional information.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have an MLS or MLIS from an ALA Accredited institution. To be considered for this position, transcripts must accompany your application.

This is a full-time position, approximately 40+ hours per week. Must be available to work any hours the library is open. As a condition of employment, work schedules may change as necessary to best provide user services and to meet the Library’s responsibility to the citizens of Greene County.

Education and experience shall be evaluated with regard to recency and quality, as well as quantity. Based on the number and quality of applicants, applications may be reviewed for qualifications beyond the minimums stated herein.
Library employees desiring consideration must have received a satisfactory performance rating on their last performance evaluation, must be currently performing their duties at a satisfactory level.
Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment.
Applications/resumes mailed, must be postmarked the day before the closing date.
Individuals with disabilities should request reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to testing or appointment.
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Job Description
Position: Executive Director

Salary Track: Z

NOTE: This is a general description of functions and responsibilities of the Executive Director. Because of the dynamic and expanding nature of this position within the district, this job description may not include all specific duties or responsibilities that will ultimately be performed by the person hired for this position.

Overview
Under the direction of the Library Board of Trustees, the Library Director is responsible for identifying, planning, organizing, executing and evaluating an effective program of library service to the citizens of Greene County.

Essential Functions
The Director shall:

Be the chief executive officer of the library district.
Be responsible for the execution of orders and policies adopted and promulgated by the Board of Trustees and those prescribed by Missouri State Statute.
Act as technical advisor to the Board; recommend needed policies for Board action.
Have complete authority to hire employees for all positions authorized by the Board and supervise their work.
Help to develop short-term and long-range plans relative to all areas of the system.
Provide expertise and direction in all areas, especially those including: finances, expansion, staff development, professional service and public relations.
Perform other duties as the Board may direct from time to time.
Education/Experience
MLS or MLIS from an ALA accredited institution.
Skills/Job Knowledge
Knowledge of and competencies working with technological advances in library services
Effective performance in supervision, training and communications (oral and written)
Effective performance in financial management, budget preparation and policy development
Strong interpersonal skills, sensitivity, leadership ability, honesty, integrity and good moral character
A vision of the future for library professionals and library systems.
Responsibilities
Directs and administers the library system and programs.
Establishes realistic goals and actively works to achieve them.
Studies the community’s needs and works to fulfill such needs.
Suggests and carries out plans for improving and extending library services.
Prepares regular reports embodying the library’s current progress and future needs; cooperates with the Board to plan and carry out the library program.
Maintains an active program of public relations.
Generates original and innovative thinking in formulating and executing library programs.
Plans, develops and implements records, report systems and schedules.
Prepares an annual budget for the library in consultation with the Board and gives a current account of expenditures against the budget at each meeting.
Attends all Board meetings other than those in which the director’s salary or tenure are under discussion.
Affiliates with the state and national professional organizations and attends professional meetings and workshops.
Uses the services and consultants of the state library.
Reports regularly to the Library Board, to officials of local government, and to the general public.
Knows local and state laws; actively supports appropriate library legislation in the state and nation and presents lobbying opportunities to the Board when applicable.
Contact
Regular, daily public contact and contact with all system departments.
Works closely with other branch personnel and branch managers.
Routine telephone contact with public and other departments and branches.
Participates in professional library organizations.

Supervision
Supervised by the Library Board of Trustees.
Working Environment
Primarily indoor with heating and cooling regulated in a general library environment.

Miscellaneous Requirements
Must be able to pass a security background check, if applicable.

To apply, e-mail cover letter and resume to John Keister & Associates [JK@JohnKeister.com]

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