Job Number: P-111-23-60-715
Closing Date: 6/26/2023 8:00 AM Eastern
Apply online: FT Librarian 3- Branch Manager, Long Beach Island Branch
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Description
Schedule: 35 HPW-Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9am - 5pm; Tuesday 1pm - 9pm; Saturday 9am - 5pm (1 in 3 rotation). Please include an updated resume with your application.
Plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates comprehensive branch services and programs for customers of all ages in accordance with the Ocean County Library Mission, Goals, and Strategic Plan. This includes community outreach, working closely with the local Friends of the Library, participating in System-wide committees and initiatives, attending the monthly Branch Managers' meetings, supervising three librarians, a principal library assistant and other staff, interpreting and influencing policy, and acting as the general liaison between the Library Administration and local staff and Friends.
Examples of Duties
The Branch Manager is responsible for coaching and mentoring staff, writing performance reviews and other required reports, providing Reference and Reader's Advisory services, speaking to groups and community organizations, and championing the Diversity Initiative for inclusive service to the public.
The Branch Manager supervises budgeting, operations and personnel management of the branch, ensures opportunities for continuing education and training, establishes individual performance goals and measurements and ensures compliance with the N.J. Department of Personnel regulations and the library's bargaining unit agreements.
The Branch Manager is the principal leader at the branch and ensures the facility is safe, welcoming, and a focal point of the community. In addition, the Branch Manager may participate in State or National library organizations. Solid communication and problem-solving skills, positive outlook, and leadership that produces goal based results are essential for success in this position.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of theories, principles, and techniques of librarianship
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing clearly, concisely, and informatively
Ability to prepare informative statistical and narrative reports
Ability to work harmoniously with peers, subordinates, and customers
Ability to understand and follow Ocean County Library policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements
Ability to meet or exceed Ocean County Library's Reference Competencies 1, 2, and 3
Knowledge of current trends in librarianship and ability to keep current with available electronic resources
Education and Experience Requirements
A Master's degree in Library or Information Science in a library program accredited by the American Library Association or from a New Jersey College Masters' program in Library Science that has been deemed acceptable by Thomas Edison State College.
A New Jersey Professional Librarian certificate.
Two years of librarian experience.
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey as the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
Job Number:
P-111-23-60-715
Salary: $62,781.00 Annually
Benefits: State Health Benefits Plan, Dental Care, Vision Care, Paid Time Off (Vacation, sick, personal and holiday pay),
NJ State Pension (PERS)