The Great Neck Library is seeking an Assistant Director dedicated to providing excellent library services to a very active, culturally diverse and highly educated community.  Under the direction of the Library Director, the Assistant Director assists in the planning, supervision, organization and administration of library services and conveys and carries out the Library’s Mission, Vision, Values and Long-Range Plan.  Work is performed in accordance with prescribed policy with considerable leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgement and initiative.  The Assistant Director is directly responsible for supervising branch heads and branch operations.  Additionally, the Assistant Director may supervise departments and department operations if assigned.  The Assistant Director assumes the duties and responsibilities of the Library Director in her absence.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Assumes the duties of the Library Director in the Director’s absence
• Supervises, trains, coaches, directs and evaluates Branch Heads.  May be assigned supervision of additional departments
• Conducts weekly in-person visits to the branches
• Collects, analyzes, reports data and supervises use of Key Performance Indicators to evaluate and measure the success of programs and services
• Keeps Director informed of library operations and makes recommendations for improvements
• Scheduling
• Assists the Library Director in budget preparation, tracking and reporting
• Assists in personnel selection
• Participates in professional library organizations and attends professional conferences, workshops and seminars as assigned
• Represents the library and serves as a liaison at community events when requested
• Reviews evaluations and may evaluate staff in the Branch Heads absence
• Assists in staff training and development ensuring excellent service to the community

• Position may involve prolong periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Experience required:

• Extensive knowledge of the principles, methods, and practices of library service
• Ability to evaluate information and make decisions
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Ability to multi-task and manager time effectively
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships
• Experience with defining and setting measurable goals and establishing parameters for reporting
• Demonstrated respect, sensitivity, and knowledge of diverse workforce and community
• Knowledge of supervisory methods, including work delegation, scheduling, evaluating performance and maintaining morale
• Ability to prepare and deliver concise reports
• Ability to interact courteously and effectively with library staff, vendors and the general public
• Exceptional written and verbal skills
• Highly skilled with Microsoft Office Suite, online productivity tools and other software relevant to library administration
• Masters of Library Science or Masters of Library Information Science from ALA accredited college or university
• Additional advanced degree or professional certificate preferred
• New York State Public Librarian’s Professional Certificate required at time of employment
• A minimum of seven (7) years experience as a professional librarian with increasing responsibility in a supervisory capacity as Assistant Director, Department Head, Branch Manager, or similar
• Must have car and valid driver’s license
• Supervisory experience in a multi-branch system preferred

Starting Salary Range:

The minimum starting salary is $105,000 commensurate with experience and qualifications plus full benefit package including NYS Retirement System. This is a non-union, exempt, confidential position and is non-civil service.

Reply with resume, cover letter, completed GNL employment application (found here - https://greatnecklibrary.org/employment/) and references by April 29, 2023

Great Neck Library, 159 Bayview Avenue, Great Neck, NY  11023

employment@greatnecklibrary.org

No Phone Calls Please.  The Great Neck Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Submit specified application materials to employment@greatnecklibrary.org.