Branch Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum two years supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices with demonstrated skills and judgment in supervision and problem solving.
• Ability to effectively organize work, determine priorities, make decisions, and complete assigned duties with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical skills; experience in logistical and workflow planning.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop effective working relationships with supervisors, staff, the community, and members of the public.
• Ability to maintain composure and flexibility in a changing, public facing environment.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Must be comfortable with learning and troubleshooting new technologies.
• Strong willingness and ability to acquire knowledge of library computer systems and applications.
• Ability to analyze and perform and or manage a wide variety of library projects.
• Excellent technology and computer skills and experience.
• Ability to travel throughout Cecil County and Maryland.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership, training, and guidance to staff and public for materials checkout and circulation services.
• Provides friendly, welcoming, and professional service to library users and plays key role in resolving circulation related customer service problems.
• Directly manages daily operations of the Elkton Circulation desk.
• Provides direct supervision, evaluation, and coaching to full and part-time staff.
• Oversees branch meeting room booking system, reservations, and check-ins/check-outs.
• Manages departmental scheduling and statistics.
• Works collaboratively with Branch Manager, Adult Services Supervisor, and Youth Services Supervisor to coordinate schedules.
• Responsible for supervising daily cash handling procedures, accountability and security routines.
• Responsible for the duties of the Volunteer Coordinator including but not limited to recruiting, interviewing and supervising volunteers, and maintaining accurate records and statistics.
• Performs various forms of analysis, including workflow, logistics, and statistical.
• Compiles and prepares reports, data, and other written work.
• Trains staff in circulation policy, procedures, equipment and technology.
• Works with Branch Manager to develop and implement department or branch goals within overall system goals.
• Monitors services, develops and makes recommendations to the Branch Manager regarding policies and procedures of the Circulation desk.
• Provides general reader’s advisory services to library patrons.
• Enthusiastically promotes library services and programs to the community.
• Maintains facility and reports problems to appropriate staff.
• Serves as Librarian-in-Charge.
• Participates in local and statewide initiatives, training, and associations.
• Attends seminars, workshops, and continuing education activities.
• Responsible for the duties of the Volunteer Coordinator including but not limited to recruiting, interviewing and supervising volunteers, and maintaining accurate records and statistics.
• May serve on system-wide committees.
• Performs ongoing assignments of moderate to high difficulty.
• Other duties as assigned.