Assistant Director of Libraries - Broward County : Job Details

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for the Assistant Director of Libraries.***Special instructions for the application process are included below.***Broward County Library (FL) an innovative, creative, and resourceful model 21 Century Library seeks a collaborative, strategic leader with the ability to deliver results as Assistant Director of Libraries. As the 2020 Florida Library of the Year, Broward County Library is one of the busiest Florida library systems with its 37 locations. Broward County Libraries has two flagship locations: a Main Library which features the Storefront - Artist in Residence Program, Active Learning Center, the Studio for Teens, and Small Business Incubator; and the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center which features a museum, art gallery, special collections vault and state-of-the-art auditorium.The Assistant Director of Libraries assists the Libraries Division Director in the administration and supervision of the public service operations for the library, including policy development, efficient use of resources, planning and organization of service delivery, development of administrative procedures, and in motivating staff to achieve new goals and strategic imperatives. Additionally, this position will guide projects from concept to implementation and evaluation and lead the delivery of system-wide programs and services. The Assistant Director will establish high standards of public service, including evaluating the effectiveness of system-wide programs, services, and events. Broward County, located in southeast Florida and home to the city of Fort Lauderdale, “the Venice of America. This area is a culturally rich community of diverse, welcoming neighborhoods with miles of beautiful beaches and waterways and warm sunny weather. Within Broward County, each community boasts its own distinct charm and advantages. Many cities have received national accolades for their exceptional quality of life, family-oriented atmosphere, outstanding schools, vibrant recreational programs, and innovative housing initiatives. Greater Fort Lauderdale has received many accolades—as a destination, a place to retire, a great place to start a business or find a job. Broward County has a tremendous number of retail shops, entertainment venues, dining, historical and outdoor recreation opportunities, and is recognized for its support of artists and the art community.Responsibilities:Comprehensive understanding of industry trends and implications; maximizing the use of data for strategic decision making; clearly exhibit excellent leadership skills and a depth of experience in library management and administration, strategic planning, community partnerships, and collaboration; clearly demonstrate a collaborative, team-oriented leadership style, embracing employee participation at all levels of the organization; actively seek out community participation and engagement, with an openness to new ideas, and foster the development of community partnerships; and have a strong commitment to continuous improvement and best practices. In partnership with the Leadership Team, the Assistant Director will fulfill the library's strategic plan by providing direction, oversight, management, and innovation efforts for essential library programs and services; and lead efforts in creating excellent and engaging patron experiences through smart service design and delivery. The Assistant Director must also be able to demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, creativity, embrace and drive effective change initiatives; be intellectually engaging with strong interpersonal, communication, and advocacy skills; and have the ability and skill to influence others, negotiate successful resolutions, and engage in effective problem-solving. For a full list of responsibilities, please see the job description linked below.Minimum Qualifications:A master's degree from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association in Library Science, Library and Information Science, or a closely related field; six (6) years of progressively responsible experience supervising the operations of a large library system or multiple locations, including four (4) years of supervisory experience is required.Library & Community Links:

• Assistant Director of Libraries Job Description – Form
• Assistant Director of Libraries Job Description – General
• Broward County Employment Benefits
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• FY2025 Operating Budget
• Friends of Broward County Libraries
• Broward Public Library Foundation
• Broward Public Library Partners
• Fort Lauderdale City Government
• Broward County Florida
• Greater Fort Lauderdale Information
• Everglades National Park
• Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce
• NSU Art Museum
• Historic Stranahan House Museum
• Museum of Discovery and Science
• Broward County Schools
• Broward County Parks
• Coral Springs Museum of Art
• Fort Lauderdale Historical Society
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The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

Provides direction for all aspects of library services including providing comprehensive programming and information services; executes policies and procedures and makes recommendations for changes or revisions to policies and procedures.

Represents the library to the public and resolves customer issues and concerns.

Develops, provides, and initiates community contacts in the interest of the library; attends seminars and professional conferences and reads professional literature to keep well informed regarding trends in library services.

Assists in the development of the Division's short range plan and procedures associated with it.

Corresponds via email and phone with staff, customers, other county agencies, outside agencies and Friends of the Library, addressing concerns and answering questions.

Plans, directs and attends meetings; writes/creates reports on various topics; selects, trains and supervises staff; plans, directs and supervises the activities of public services staff; conducts performance evaluations for subordinate staff members and reviews performance evaluations for other staff members.

Performs related work as assigned.

Physical DemandsPhysical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

None.

Competencies

• Business Insight

Applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals. Ensures that the team understands and discusses relevant industry changes. Gives strong messages about how people's efforts make a difference to the broader organization.

• Manages Complexity

Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Sees the systematic elements of issues' the major connections, linkages, and interdependencies. Ensures the organization has reliable ways to gather needed information.

• Balances Stakeholders

Anticipates and balances the needs of multiple stakeholders. Shares stakeholder feedback while inspiring others to consistently seek input and learn from their internal and external stakeholders. Promotes an environment of high ethical standards and cross-cultural sensitivity in working with all stakeholders.

• Strategic Mindset

Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies. Is a strong big-picture thinker; makes frequent, clear references to the organization's vision and strategy and the efforts required to drive them forward. Effectively integrates long-term opportunities and challenges with day-to-day activities.

• Plans and Aligns

Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Stays focused on plans and improvises in response to changes, including risks and contingencies. Aligns own team's work with other workgroups'. Looks ahead to determine and obtain needed resources to complete plans.

• Ensures Accountability

Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Measures and tracks team's and own performance, and helps the team learn from success, failure, and feedback. Adheres to, and enforces, goals, policies, and procedures.

• Manages Conflict

Handles conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise. Skillfully draws upon a wide range of perspectives in order to find optimal solutions to challenging situations. Actively identifies areas of agreement, builds solid consensus around them, and leverages these to resolve disagreements.

• Interpersonal Savvy

Relates openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people. Recognizes even subtle social cues and nimbly responds to others' needs and preferences. Helps to defuse difficult interpersonal situations by showing high levels of tact, sensitivity, and consideration. Builds rapport with ease.

• Builds Networks

Effectively builds formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization. Makes connections to help people build their own networks; offers insights about internal and external contacts. Leverages networks to remain aware of industry developments and widen own sphere of influence.

• Builds Effective Teams

Builds strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals. Mentors others on how to build effective teams; takes actions to correct dysfunctional teams. Ensures that the team has the right mix of skills; leverages individual strengths effectively.

• Communicates Effectively

Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Tailors communication content and style to the needs of others. Pays attention to others' input and perspectives, asks questions, and summarizes to confirm understanding.

• Drives Vision and Purpose

Paints a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action. Makes the vision real for others and encourages people to buy in; paints an engaging and illuminating picture of future possibilities for the team. Gives people an understanding of how their efforts and contributions make a positive difference.County Core ValuesAll Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.

• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ComplianceBroward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-###-#### or email [email protected] to make an accommodation request.Emergency Management ResponsibilitiesNote: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.County-wide Employee ResponsibilitiesAll Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.#J-18808-Ljbffr