Library Director Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Public Policy, Social Work, Urban Planning, Business Management, Computer Science, or a closely related field
• Five (5) years of managerial experience as a senior manager with oversight of at least one of the functional areas: Finance, Facilities, Information Technology, Strategic Planning, or Human Resources, all of which must include supervision of staff.
• One (1) year full-time employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours (2,000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40 hour work week). Any overtime hours that you work above 40 hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time employment.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, Public policy, Law, or closely related field.
• Possess the managerial experience described above, with managerial experience in more than one functional areas.
• Prior municipal government experience working within the City & County of San Francisco.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with public speaking and making public presentations; strong group facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated experience in organizing work, directing tasks independently, maintaining strong attention to detail, and managing competing priorities to meet external timelines.
• Able to quickly pivot with changing priorities and maintain a professional and calm demeanor under pressure and amid high-stress situations.
• Proven ability to navigate complex stakeholder relationships with high emotional intelligence and diplomacy.
• Ability to plan, direct, and evaluate the work of division and department leadership and senior staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the organizational structure, policies and procedures, staff assignments, service levels, and administrative systems for the Library Support Divisions (Finance, Facilities, HR, IT, and Research, Strategy & Analytics) required to accomplish a department's mission and objectives in an effective and efficient manner; directs the identification, evaluation, and implementation of service enhancements; leads change management and project management initiatives across assigned functional areas.
• Directs the development and implementation of division goals and work plans; manages the allocation of resources for optimal organizational performance.
• Performs a lead role in implementing the Library’s strategic plan, capital plan, and development and maintenance of a comprehensive technology plan and organizational hiring plan.
• Consults with the Mayor/Mayor's staff regarding the activities of the functional area assigned and coordinates with other City departments in addressing service needs; may represent the Department before or provide information to commissions, boards, committees and representatives from federal, state and local agencies, organizations, and the media; serves as the department head in their absence.
• Directs the development and implementation of the capital and operational budget; leads data-informed budget and expenditure decisions for the Library; oversees fiscal activities to ensure expenditures adhere to the approved budget, meet compliance requirements, are fiscally prudent, and are in alignment with the department mission and strategic plan.
• Collaborates with members of the Library’s executive management team to align strategic priorities and drive cross-functional initiatives that advance organizational goals.
• Oversees departmental participation in community benefit districts and centralized city service initiatives and/or multi-agency capital planning efforts.
• Provides analysis of legislative changes at various levels of government and coordinates local legislation with the Mayor and Board of Supervisors.
• Coordinates departmental audits, audit responses, and corrective action plans.
• Develops and implements policies, goals, and objectives, and ensures the enforcement of all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations for the department.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, and Life insurance
• Long-term disability plan; Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pension Plan; Retiree Healthcare; Deferred Compensation Program
• Paid Management Training Program; Wellness Program
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, Sick Leave; Management Leave