Assistant Director for Public Service - Columbus Public Library

Description

Are you a results-driven library professional with a passion for innovation, collaboration, and community engagement?  The Chattahoochee Valley Libraries (CVL) seeks an experienced leader to oversee the public service operations of a progressive, award-winning public library system serving a four-county region in west central Georgia. With seven branches, two bookmobiles, and two 24-hour libraries, our system thrives on innovation, accessibility, and excellence.

About Chattahoochee Valley Libraries:

Unique to Georgia, CVL is a component unit of the Muscogee County School District. With a dedicated portion of the millage, and one of the largest private library foundations in the country, CVL has stable funding and a total budget in excess of $9M.   Our staff of over 100 enjoy serving almost half a million in-person visitors a year, with almost a million checkouts annually.  We have Georgia’s second highest per capita funding for materials.  Our annual Columbus Children’s Book Festival brings world-renowned authors and illustrators for a day a celebration for thousands.  CVL was the first library system in GA to go fines free, and implement 24-Hour library kiosks.   The Robert A.M. Stern Columbus Public library is the second largest public library building in Georgia, and was voted one the ten most beautiful libraries in the state.  We are small enough to be nimble, and large enough to try new things.

About Columbus, GA:

Headquarters for CVL is in Columbus, Georgia’s second largest city. With the amenities of Atlanta and the world’s largest airport only 90 minutes away, Columbus is also equal distance to the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic.  Columbus is the home to Aflac.  Synovus and TSYS Global Payments have a large stake here as does Fort Moore (formerly Fort Benning). Columbus has a vibrant arts and culture scene, with great museums, a renovated downtown area, a Riverwalk, and the world’s largest urban whitewater experience.  We have a great food scene, and a low cost of living.

Salary:  $92,006 / year

***All applications must be submitted through our website. You must upload a copy of your high school diploma/transcripts or college diploma/transcripts to submit an application. Please be prepared to upload those documents. If any of the required documents are missing, the application packet will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed.***

Deadline to apply: Thursday, January 9, 2025 by 11:59 PM

Thank you for your interest in the Chattahoochee Valley Libraries (CVL) - a division of the Muscogee County School District (MCSD).  

CVL/MCSD is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, gender, marital status, political affiliations, religion, national origin, the presence of mental, physical, or sensory disability, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

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Requirements

The Ideal Candidate:

• Has at least eight years of experience managing one or more library branches, with a minimum of three years in an administrative role.
• Demonstrates a proven ability to set and meet strategic goals, while guiding and supporting direct reports in achieving their own professional objectives.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to delivering exceptional public service.
• Excels in servant leadership, fostering a supportive and empowering environment for internal teams.
• Collaborates effectively with administrative leaders to align public service goals with system-wide priorities.
• Employs a data-driven approach to processes, ensuring continuous improvement and measurable outcomes.
• This role demands an innovative thinker who balances visionary leadership with hands-on expertise. If you have a track record of enhancing public library services, driving team success, and creating meaningful community impact, we invite you to apply.

Minimum Education: Master of Library Science or Master of Library and Information Studies