ASSISTANT REGIONAL LIBRARY DIRECTOR - 66964

Executive Service

Who we are and what we do:

Mission: The mission of the Office of the Secretary of State is to exceed the expectations of our customers, the taxpayers, by operating at the highest levels of accuracy, cost-effectiveness, and accountability in a customer-centered environment.

Summary: The assistant director is responsible for knowing the libraries in his/her region, developing an intimate understanding of their history, programs and services, goals, strengths and weaknesses. The assistant director is expected to develop strong business relationships with key personnel at each local library, to be accessible, and to provide guidance and advice to board members and library managers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist public library directors and staff by providing training, assistance and guidance in areas including planning, budgeting, supervision, technology, collection development, resource sharing, service improvements, data collection and statistical analysis.
• Attend local library board meetings to ascertain and assist with library policy, planning and development.
• Plan and present group and one-on-one training for library services.
• Provide assistance with grant preparation and monitoring.
• Serve as technical advisor and consultant to the libraries in the region which may include assistance with E-Rate, maintaining websites, hardware and software purchases and technical planning.
• Promote State Library services such as TEL and READS and assist local libraries in developing promotional materials.
• Work with library support groups providing advocacy and awareness.
• Contribute to reports for local libraries and the State Library and Archives.
• Attend mandatory meetings and training sessions which may require overnight travel.
• Has functional supervision of the regional office in the absence of the Regional Director.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Knowledge and Abilities:
• Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Possesses intermediate to advanced skills in computer operations.
• Has thorough knowledge of current public library practices and trends, including modern library technology.
• Has working knowledge of online library management systems.
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to establish priorities, follow project timelines and meet project deadlines.
• Has demonstrated skills in public speaking.
• Understands the requirements of adult education and has the ability to plan and present effective library in-service training and continuing education programs.
• Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule and travel independently throughout the region and the state.
• Requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing, and speaking.
• Must possess a good driving record and valid driver's license.
• Must exhibit the ability to be a positive influence within the region and while representing the region.
• Ability to work collegially as part of a team.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• MLS or MLIS from an ALA-accredited library school is required.
• Three years experience in library work, preferably in a public library setting, in an increasingly responsible position.
• Supervisory experience preferred, but not required.

Physical Requirements:

• Good hearing, vision and manual dexterity.
• Ability to move and lift materials of 35 pounds.
• Ability to stoop, bend and lift to file and retrieve materials.
• Ability to work in an environment with books that contain dust and other allergens.

Health, safety and collections security:

• Assist the organization in creating a safe and healthy working -environment by working safely with the equipment provided.
  

Pursuant to the State of Tennessees Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the State is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is the States policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that persons race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veterans status or any other category protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws.