The award-winning Las Vegas-Clark County Library District is currently hiring for an Adult Services Department Head at the Laughlin Library.
GENERAL SUMMARY
Under the intermittent supervision of the Branch Manager, the Adult Services Department Head provides leadership, management, training, and professional and supervisory support in the planning, coordination, and operation of the Adult Services Department at Laughlin library. This position is responsible for fostering positive relationships within the community and assisting with the oversight of branch projects, programs, and committee for adults. Fosters and maintains a diverse, equitable, inclusive and accessible work environment.
Description of hours and wages:
The pay range for this position is $81,092 to $108,672 per year. Pay typically begins at the minimum of the pay range, and employees are eligible for annual merit and COLA increases per District policy.
This is a full-time (40 hours per week), FLSA exempt position.
Application Deadline:
The application deadline for this position is 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. To be considered for this position, applications must be submitted prior to this deadline.
We anticipate interviewing for this position on or around February 5, 2025.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Ensures the efficient operation of the Adult Services Department within a branch library:
a. Plans short-term (annual to daily) operational goals for assigned department.
b. Organizes assigned department, and employees to achieve established goals.
c. Staffs assigned department within budgetary guidelines to meet service demand and requisite skill needs.
d. Directs and motivates assigned staff to achieve established goals.
e. Coordinates with Branch Manager and other Library departments to meet established branch & District Goals.
f. Prepares, maintains, and monitors key Adult Services Department reporting metrics to achieve and control desired quality outcomes.
g. Develops, maintains and monitors annual Department Budget to achieve established goals and utilize District resources in an efficient and effective manner.
2. Assists in the supervision of assigned staff including but not limited to:
a. Performance Coaching & Management.
b. Career Counseling & Development.
c. Conflict Resolution.
3. Assists with the oversight of Branch projects, programs, vendors, and committees to support and achieve Branch initiatives and goals.
4. Develops relationships and communicates with the local community to assist in the establishment of outreach programs to support Branch, community, and District goals.
5. Monitors department compliance with all federal, state and local laws, regulations, codes, best practices, and District Policies and Procedures.
6. Stays abreast of current and future trends in Library Administration/Science and Public Administration and makes recommendations regarding future Department, Branch, and District Strategies and Planning for adults.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity and inclusiveness (D.E.I.), as well as participate in maintaining a respectful and positive work environment. All applicants will be considered for employment without bias. All ethnicities, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ages, veterans or disability status are encouraged and welcomed to apply.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
EDUCATION:
Required: Master's Degree in Library Science (MLS or MLIS from an ALA accredited institution).
Preferred: NA
EXPERIENCE:
Required: One (1) year experience as a professional Librarian.
Preferred: NA
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION:
Required:
Preferred: N/A
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Work is primarily performed in an office setting. Ability to lift up to twenty (20) pounds and occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as files or books. Although work is performed in an office setting, a limited amount of walking or standing is often necessary to carry out job duties.
*PLEASE NOTE: Meeting these posted qualifications does not necessarily guarantee an interview.
Saturday: 9:15 AM - 6:15 PM
Tuesday: 10:15 AM - 7:15 PM
Wednesday: 9:15 AM - 6:15 PM
Thursday: 9:15 AM - 6:15 PM
Friday: 9:15 AM - 6:15 PM
*This schedule may be subject to change based on the needs of the Library District.
•Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance insurance.
•Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
•14 paid holidays, plus 1 additional floating holiday per year.
•Paid vacation (18 days per year) and sick time (12 days per year).
•Tuition reimbursement.
•For more details about employee benefits, please see https://thelibrarydistrict.org/benefits/
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