Assistant Library Manager I

METROPOLITAN LIBRARY COMMISSION OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY • Edmond, OK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction provides leadership and direction for library staff at a medium-sized library. Assists with planning, organizing, and managing library operations, including supervising staff and volunteers. Assists users in the use of materials, equipment, and/or services provided by the library. This position will be assigned to the East Edmond Library, which is currently under construction at a site east of I-35 and 15th Street in Edmond, OK. The selected candidate will be assigned to other locations throughout the system until construction of the East Edmond location is complete. This position currently requires availability to work all hours the library is open, including days, evenings, and weekends. The current need requires specific availability to work at least one closing shift per week as well as a rotating Friday/Saturday and Sunday shift. Hours are subject to change in accordance with the needs of the library. The hiring salary for this position is $55,619.20 annually. Exact compensation negotiable based on skills and experience. This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week. This position is classified as exempt under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act. The Metropolitan Library System offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees: Health benefits that include medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage paid in full for Employee-only coverage (Family coverage available) Flexible Spending Accounts Vacation Leave @ 8 hours per month Sick leave @ 8 hours per month Twelve paid holidays (subject to date of hire) Defined Contribution (retirement) plan where employee contributes 6% and is matched at 10% (required participation for full-time employees)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• One or more years of supervisory experience
• One or more years of guest service experience

Nice To Haves

• ALA-accredited master’s degree in Library and Information Studies or Library Science
• Guest service experience in a library setting.
• High level of comfort with computing, online databases, office productivity software and emergent technologies.
• Experience building sustainable community relationships.
• Experience in human services and/or working with at-risk populations.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and direction for library staff at a medium-sized library.
• Assists with planning, organizing, and managing library operations, including supervising staff and volunteers.
• Assists users in the use of materials, equipment, and/or services provided by the library.

Benefits

• Health benefits that include medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage paid in full for Employee-only coverage (Family coverage available)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Vacation Leave @ 8 hours per month
• Sick leave @ 8 hours per month
• Twelve paid holidays (subject to date of hire)
• Defined Contribution (retirement) plan where employee contributes 6% and is matched at 10% (required participation for full-time employees)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level