Assistant Branch Manager - Windmill Library

Description

The award-winning Las Vegas-Clark County Library District is currently hiring for an Assistant Branch Manager at the Windmill Library. 

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under the intermittent supervision of the Branch Manager, the Assistant Branch Manager assists in the operational and administrative Leadership of a designated District Branch. This position supervises and manages branch service delivery and directly/indirectly supervises assigned staff. Responsible for fostering positive relationships within the community and assisting with the oversight of branch projects, programs, and committees. Fosters and maintains a diverse, equitable, inclusive and accessible work environment.    

Description of hours and wages

The pay range for this position is $93,875.52 to $125,802.62 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.

*A Relocation Reimbursement of up to $2,500 is available to assist with relocation of over 100 miles.

Application Deadline

The application deadline for this position is 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, February 6, 2025. To be considered for this position, applications must be submitted prior to this deadline at thelibrarydistrict.org/job-openings.

We anticipate interviewing for this position on or around February 19, 2025.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assists the Branch Manager with the day-to-day Operational management of a designated Library Branch:

a. Plans short-term (annual to daily) operational goals for assigned branch.

b. Organizes assigned branch, departments, and employees to achieve established goals.

c. Staffs assigned branch and departments within budgetary guidelines to meet service demand and requisite skill needs.

d. Directs and motivates assigned staff to achieve established goals.

e. Coordinates with other branches and other Library departments to meet established branch & District Goals.

f. Develops, maintains, and monitors key Branch reporting metrics to achieve and control desired quality outcomes.

g. Develops, maintains and monitors annual Branch 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 community and District goals.  

5. Monitors Branch 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 Branch and District Strategies and Planning.  

7. Performs other duties as assigned.    

Requirements

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: N/A

EXPERIENCE

Required: Three (3) years of library experience or public contact (Customer Service Non Library) experience required with at least one (1) of those years at a supervisory level.  

Preferred: Two (2) years' experience as a professional librarian. 

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION

Required:

• • Possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Nevada Driver’s License at the time of hire.
  • Completion of Las Vegas-Clark County Library District’s (LVCCLD) Person-in-Charge (PIC) Training or completion of PIC Training within 12-months of assuming position.  
  • District provided AED/CPR certification must be completed within six months from date of employment and must be maintained (current) while in a covered position.