Interim Assistant Manager

Lorain Public Library System•Avon, OH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Manager assists the Branch Manager with a variety of complex technical and administrative tasks requiring considerable independent judgment and in-depth knowledge related to the management of a library department or branch operations. This role serves as a key member of management, overseeing physical plant, personnel, programming, and daily operations of a library department or branch. The position involves managing budgets, vendors, and staff, as well as assisting with employee evaluations and development. The Assistant Manager will also be responsible for monitoring branch operations, entering IT tickets, assisting at public service desks, and potentially participating in special committees. Effective communication with staff, patrons, and the community, along with resolving complaints, are key aspects of this role. Additionally, the position requires monitoring hold reports, patron requests, and preparing weeding lists and reference responses.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree is required.
Pre-employment drug screening is required.
Criminal background and education verification checks are required.
Knowledge of professional library principles, methods, techniques, and procedures.
Knowledge of all Public Services positions and duties.
Knowledge of reader interest levels.
Skill in working with collective bargaining.
Ability to lead, plan and supervise the work of others with direction from the Branch Manager.
Ability to lead and facilitate small groups.
Ability to work with discretion and integrity when accessing or handling sensitive labor relations and management information, including matters related to negotiations, grievances, and personnel decisions, in a manner consistent with the responsibilities and legal obligations of a confidential employee.
Ability to travel locally to library branches.
Ability to use a computer and job-related software or systems applicable to the essential functions of the job, which may include, but not be limited to email/calendar software, internet/intranet browsers, word processing, spreadsheets, database software, and various systems of software used by the Library.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree is preferred.
OLC certification is preferred.
2 or more years of relevant experience is preferred.
0 or more years of experience supervising is preferred.

Responsibilities

Serves as a key member of management; understands the organization, financials, industry/sector, customers, and strategy.
Supervises employees, provides direction, coaches, trains and develops, hires, and manages performance to organization goals and expectations.
Manages budgets and resources effectively and efficiently; knows and understands organization’s financial position.
Manages vendors and outside service providers effectively; sets expectations and holds them accountable.
Oversees physical plant (cleanliness, safety, security use); reports problems to the Facilities Manager and/or immediate supervisor.
Reviews and submits staff time sheets.
Prepares and distributes staff 2-week schedules.
Prepares and distributes weekly Public Services desk schedules.
Trains current and new staff as needed.
Assists the manager with employee evaluations and development.
Assists the manager with implementing programs and events at the branch.
Manages and leads in the daily operation of a library department or branch.
Monitors branch operations and makes recommendations for adjustments and/or improvements.
Enters system-wide IT tickets with CLEVNET as needed.
Assists at various Public Service desks as needed.
Alternates with other Persons-in-Charge as needed to be in charge of any branch location.
May participate on special committees inside the library and/or within the community.
Communicates effectively with staff, patrons, community, individuals and groups.
Prepares correspondence and hears and resolves complaints.
Monitors hold report list, patron requests, as needed.
Prepare weeding list.
Reviews and responds to patron web requests.
Performs other duties as assigned.