Assistant Library Branch Manager

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About The Position

Library Branch Manager oversees the operations of a specific library branch, ensuing smooth daily functions, staff supervision, community engagement, and policy implementation. This requisition will fill vacancies at the Thonotosassa Branch Library and Town N' Country Regional Library. Ideal Candidate Assistant Library Branch Managers lead and mentor branch staff and communicate the Library's mission and strategic plan as part of the library's Leadership Team. Assistant Library Branch Managers will work closely with the Library Branch Manager to support day-to-day operations of the branch and implement workflows and service plans. Job responsibilities are focused on personnel management by promoting a healthy work environment and onboarding new staff, and facilities management by making note of and delivering reports regarding the status of the branch. Candidates should have experience assisting with the management of a library or other public service facility and supervising staff, including training and performance evaluation. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Library Science and at least three years of supervisory experience assisting with the management of a library or a similar public service facility. Bilingual skills (speaking and writing proficiency in English and Spanish) are highly desirable.

Requirements

Knowledge of management principles and leadership styles.
Knowledge of the role of the public library and the services it provides to a diverse clientele in an environment of rapid technological change.
Ability to understand, interpret, and communicate policies and procedures for customers and employees.
Ability to be flexible, versatile and/or tolerant in a changing work environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency.
Ability to communicate effectively and speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
Ability to assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization.
Ability to plan, organize and supervise the work of others.
Ability to manage time effectively.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to accurately sort, file, and/or retrieve material using alphabetical, numerical and chronological systems.
Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business or organizational administration/management, or related field, from an accredited college or university; AND
Three years of supervisory experience assisting with the management of a library or similar public service facility; OR
An equivalent combination of education, training and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-related competencies noted above; AND
Possession of a valid Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Library Science
Bilingual skills (speaking and writing proficiency in English and Spanish)

Responsibilities

Supports Library Branch Manager (Tier 2) with managing day-to-day operations of a branch library, ensuring service delivery hours are observed.
Acts as custodian of all agency monies and inventory.
Assists Library Branch Manager (Tier 2) with the implementation of workflows and service plans ensuring they are carried out effectively and efficiently.
Communicates Library’s mission and values to employees and accomplishes Library’s goals and objectives.
Supervises staff and oversees professional development of employees including onboarding, training, individual 1-on-1 meetings, performance evaluations, and progressive discipline when needed.
Oversees implementing, scheduling and delivery of programming following Learning Experiences curriculum, guidelines, and standards.
Ensures all statistics, reports, and surveys are completed correctly and submitted on time.
Submits facility request work orders in a timely manner and follow up as needed.
Reports building, personnel, customer, services issues to Manager.
Trains, schedules, and supervises library volunteers.
May track, review and approve employee timecards, hours worked, leave and accruals using timekeeping software.
Other related duties as assigned.