Lead Romeo District Library!

The Romeo District Library is seeking a uniquely qualified leader to create vision, provide direction, and promote library services for the community while promoting the library as an employer-of-choice. If this speaks to your heart and mind, please read on.

Romeo District Library is an independent taxing district with a perpetual millage exclusively dedicated to public library service, governed by a six-member Board of Trustees (representing the communities of Washington Township, Bruce Township, and the Village of Romeo). With a budget of $2.2 million dollars, 30 staff members, serving 33,000 citizens, with over 90,000 items in the collection, the Director will be responsible for the implementation of the strategic plan, found here. The Library consists of the Graubner Library and the Kezar Branch--each with its distinct architectural character, programs and services as well as excellent staff. Strategic planning priorities include:

• Children's and Adult's room renovations
• Bookmobile design and implementation, and
• Taking RDL public outreach to the next level.

Do you have experience in these areas? If so, please consider becoming a candidate that can help us honor our past success while simultaneously propel us towards future goals. The ideal candidate is an individual who is results orientated and achieves those results in a team atmosphere. This candidate has the capacity to maintain positive and pro-active communication with the community and elected officials.

The village of Romeo along with Bruce and Washington Townships, are a charming mix of old and new - the deep roots of its stately homes and historic downtown blend with its continuing growth and development. Different living options abound'from a quaint 100 year old home downtown, to modern homes, to a working farm. Its location provides easy access to a major airport, excellent shopping, dining options, and a variety of recreation such as the Macomb Orchard Trail. Romeo Community Schools are on the verge of opening a new, state of the art high school with strong community support. The community features several festivals and charitable events throughout the year, bringing the coziness of quiet village life to the conveniences of Detroit with its exciting growth just 32-miles to the South. For additional information on the library please visit Romeo District Library.

Romeo District Library has partnered with Kent District Library Consulting Services, to facilitate the search and selection process.

Nature of Position

Under broad policy guidance and direction from the Library Board, the Library Directorperforms professional and administrative duties in planning, developing,implementing, and directing public library services for the Romeo District Library.These duties include personnel, budget preparation and financial management,policies and projects, purchasing, facilities management, and community relations.

Examples of Position Responsibilities

Personnel:

• Directly supervises the Assistant to the Director, Head of Circulation, AdultServices Department Head, Children's Services Department Head, SystemsManager, Community Relations Specialist, Facilities Manager and Branch Librarian
• Determines staffing requirements, hires and trains employees
• Assigns and monitors the work of administrative staff
• Evaluates administrative personnel and makes recommendations to the Board
• Counsels and advises employees and disciplines as necessary

 Policy and Planning:

• Interprets and administers Board policies
• Makes policy recommendations to Board
• Prepares agenda for Board of Trustees meetings
• Attends Board meetings, prepares and submits reports, and keeps Boardinformed of library's progress and any special problems

 Financial:

• Prepares budget for Library Board approval
• Monitors and approves expenditures as directed by the Library Board
• Administers gifts, state and federal money
• Approves and reviews all purchase requests

Community Relations and Marketing:

• Participates in activities of professional and community organizations
• Works closely with the Community Relations Specialist on the promotion ofLibrary services and in the preparation of Library publications
• Promotes the Library's programs and services to the community through publicpresentations at local organizational meetings
• Accountable for all activities, programs, and services

Facilities Management:

• Administers maintenance of library facilities and equipment
• Consults with architects and planners on facility development
• Plans for improvement and maximum utilization of facilities

Other Duties:

• Participates in professional meetings, classes, conferences and workshops
• Initiates and coordinates grant writing efforts as needed
• Reads professional materials to update and maintain knowledge and skills
• Provides to the Board an annual report of Library services and circulation
• Provides to the Board a list of annual goals and projects
• Files reports with local, state and national agencies as required
• Performs other duties as assigned

 Required Knowledge and Skills and Critical Physical Functions

• Thorough knowledge of current trends and developments in the library field
• Considerable knowledge of management principles and practices
• Knowledge of supervision, training, and staff utilization principles
• Ability to plan, organize, supervise, and evaluate the work of employees in diversified library activities
• Substantial skills related to the organization of people, processes and tools in a public library setting
• Superior human relations and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious working relationshipswith employees, other agencies, and the general public
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to follow written and verbal communications.
• Ability to develop and carry out program services.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and maintain confidential integrity asrequired.
• Ability to concentrate on a task despite numerous interruptions
• Possess strong leadership and motivational skills

 Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four year college
• Master's Degree from an ALA Accredited School of Library Science
• Minimum four years of experience as an administrator or a department head for a public library.