Library Services Assistant Director - Main Library | Metro Nashville Public Library
Posted on Feb 27, 2025
Under the general direction of the Library Director, this executive level position performs administrative and managerial duties in planning, organizing, and directing programs and services for the Main Library. This position manages and provides leadership to the Main managers while creating an environment where excellence, high performance, and innovation thrive. The work requires initiative, considerable independence of judgment and the ability to make sound decisions within broad and general policies and procedures. Position is a member of the NPL executive leadership team. Performs related duties as required.
Typical Duties
- Formulates annual goals and objectives that support the Library’s mission and meets community needs.
- Establishes and measures long and short-range strategies for Main Library services.
- Manages and empowers Main managers with the authority and resources to carry out responsibilities.
- Allocates existing resources and monitors expenditures.
- Makes recommendations for ways to solve problems or improve service as needed.
- Serves on community boards, appears on various panels, and accepts public speaking requests.
- Develops and presents an annual budget for the Main Library to the Library Director.
- Evaluates and reviews performance evaluations.
- Oversees and/or participates in selection, placement, and training of new staff.
- Promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in public library service and among staff.
- Counsels with and corrects employees as needed.
- Attends various Board, staff, committee, and professional meetings.
- Strategically determines staffing, facility, and other resource needs.
- Effectively leads and manages change with strategic planning and tactical implementation.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s in Library Science or Master’s in a Library Science field, degree must be accredited by the American Library Association (ALA) from an accredited college or university and eight (8) years of professional library experience, including four (4) years experience managing and directing the work of a major library function.
*No Substitutions
LICENSES REQUIRED:
Valid Driver's License
Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.
Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.
Salary
$115,828-$130,000
Location
Metro Nashville Public Library
615 Church Street
Nashville, TN 37219
United States
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