[Michlib-l] Deputy Director position-Greenwich (CT) Library!

[Jobeth Bradbury]

Deputy Director - Greenwich (CT) Library 

 

A great community deserves a great library and a great library deserves a
great Deputy Director! Join the  <http://www.greenwichlibrary.org/>
Greenwich Library–and its highly talented team of professionals—as its next
Deputy Director. For 200 years, Greenwich Library has served as the
intellectual and cultural hub of its community and is at a pivotal point in
the implementation of its new strategic plan, “
<http://www.greenwichlibrary.org/docs/GLStrategicPlan2012-2017.pdf>
Connecting Our Community.” Greenwich Library, a Library Journal “Five Star
Library”, proudly serves the 62,755 residents of the Town of Greenwich
through its Main library (104,000 s/f) and two branch libraries, the Byram
Shubert Library and the Cos Cob Library.  With a dedicated staff of 157 (93
FTE), a collection of nearly 500,000 items and a $9.2 million annual budget
from public and private sources, the Library circulates 1.4 million items
and hosts 745,000 visitors annually.

 

Founded in 1640,  <http://www.greenwichct.org/> Greenwich is the gateway to
New England. A town of many neighborhoods, Greenwich is one of the top 100
places to live in the United States (CNN and Money Magazine). Less than an
hour from Manhattan and easily accessible on the Metro-North Rail Line, it
is known for its excellent public and private schools and health care
system. Ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic diversity are noteworthy; 24% of
the population speaks a language other than English in their homes.
Greenwich’s recreational amenities include several public beaches, a golf
course, tennis courts,  the Greenwich Symphony, choral society, and an
active arts council. Located in Fairfield County, Greenwich successfully
combines a cosmopolitan atmosphere with the friendliness of a small New
England town. Additional information on the Library and the community can be
found at  <http://www.gossagesager.com/greenwichlinks.htm> Greenwich Links.

 

Responsibilities. Working under the Library Director, the Deputy Director
will be a member of the Library’s leadership team and assist with managing
the Library program, implementing policy, developing and implementing long
term strategy, and launching initiatives to improve library services for the
community.  Responsibilities include: supporting the preparation and
monitoring of the public/private annual operating and capital budgets;
managing library professional and support staff and administering personnel
actions and training; recommending changes to improve operations and
streamline work processes; working collaboratively to provide quality
customer service; attending community and municipal meetings; promoting the
strategic plan and policies to community groups, public officials,
potential/current donors, and the general public; overseeing community
outreach programs; coordinating  market research efforts to assess community
needs and support the development of new cultural events and programs; and
coordinating building maintenance and plans for library security and
improvements. See the  <http://www.gossagesager.com/DDjobdesc.pdf> Greenwich
Library Deputy Director Job Description for additional details.

 

Minimum qualifications.  A Master’s degree in Library or Information Science
from an ALA accredited college or university; eight years of related
professional experience, preferably working in a union environment; or any
combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to
successfully perform the requirements of the position.  Desired knowledge,
skills and abilities include, but are not limited to: a working knowledge of
public library administration and budget management; excellent verbal and
written communication skills—including the ability to prepare and deliver
effective presentations to board/committee members, donors, and the public
as needed; familiarity with facilities management; working knowledge of
library technology including integrated library systems; good interpersonal
skills to develop and maintain cooperative and productive relationships with
community groups, current/prospective donors, board/committee members,
staff, and the general public; and the ability to think strategically and
develop objectives to achieve long-term goals.

 

Compensation.  The position offers a starting salary range of $102,700 -
$128,375 (placement dependent upon qualifications) and an excellent
<http://www.gossagesager.com/DDbenefitssummary.pdf> fringe benefits package.

 

For further information, contact
<http://www.gossagesager.com/contactus.html> Bradbury Associates/Gossage
Sager Associates via email or phone. To start the application process, send
an in-depth cover letter and your résumé as Word or pdf attachments to
<mailto:danbradbury at gossagesager.com> Dan Bradbury or
<mailto:jobethbradbury at gossagesager.com> Jobeth Bradbury on or before the
closing date of June 6, 2014. Please allow sufficient time to complete the
application process through the Town of Greenwich's
<http://www.greenwichct.org/Government/Departments/Human_Resources/Employmen
t_Opportunities/> Employment Site no later than 4pm, EST, June 6, 2014, for
consideration as a candidate.

 

The Town of Greenwich is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity
at all levels of its workforce.

 

 

Jobeth Bradbury

Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates <http://www.gossagesager.com/> 

4545 Wornall Rd, Ste. 805

Kansas City, MO 64111

816-803-7087 (cell); 816-531-2468 (office)

 

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