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--></style></head><body lang="EN-US" link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class="WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Position Available</b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Full-time Support Services Manager</b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Brandon Township Public Library</b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:3.0pt"><b> </b></p><div style="border:solid windowtext 2.0pt;padding:1.0pt 4.0pt 0in 4.0pt"><p class="MsoNormal" style="border:none;padding:0in">Brandon Township Public Library</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="border:none;padding:0in">Job Description/Position Standards with Qualification and Requirements</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="border:none;padding:0in">Position: Support Services Manager</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="border:none;padding:0in"> Full-time, full benefits (para-professional)</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="border:none;padding:0in">Salary Range: $17.40-$20.79</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="border:none;padding:0in">Grade: 7</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="border:none;padding:0in">Effective Date: 2/22/2016</p></div><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><div style="border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:1.0pt 1.0pt 0in 0in;background:#fffff7"><p class="MsoNormal" style="background:#fffff7;border:none;padding:0in">Job Summary</p></div><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal">Under the supervision of the Director, plan, organize, direct and manage library activities in the Support Services Department. Participate as part of the Brandon Township Public Library Management Team and serves as a liaison with other library agencies, the public, and other outside entities.</p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><div style="border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:1.0pt 1.0pt 0in 0in;background:#fffff7"><p class="MsoNormal" style="background:#fffff7;border:none;padding:0in">General Nature of Responsibilities</p></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"> </p><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Hire, train, supervise and evaluate staff in the Support Services department</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Vocalize common goals and their impact </li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Organize department schedules and assignments effectively and fairly</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Provide clear instructions and directions when assigning tasks</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Develop priorities</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Listen to new ideas; visionary, yet realistic</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Keep employees informed of library news/issues and how they will affect staff</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Develop team player skills among Support Services department employees</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Produce and/or provide reports as assigned</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Assist the director in developing and implementing the library strategic plan</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Assist the director in developing department budgets</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Provide training opportunities for professional development of staff</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Participate as an effective member of the management team and assist in the implementation of Board policies</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Assist the director in developing and revising library policies and procedures</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Take responsibility for library operations in the absence of the director</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Plan and assist with materials ordering, acquisition, and processing for all areas of the library</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Plan and implement circulation of library materials, patron card registration, and collection of fines and fees owed the library</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Fill in at the adult or youth service desks as required, offering reference and reader’s advisory service to the general public</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Maintain current awareness of library issues through appropriate reading of professional journals, attendance at seminars/workshops/conferences and serve on committees and task forces of TLN, MLC, MLA, ALA, and the library</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Hold department staff meetings</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Other duties as assigned</li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"> </p><div style="border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:1.0pt 1.0pt 0in 0in;background:#fffff7"><p class="MsoNormal" style="background:#fffff7;border:none;padding:0in">Qualifications </p></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"> </p><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">Associate’s degree from an accredited institution</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">Progressively more responsible library experience involving public services and staff supervision</li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"> </p><div style="border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:1.0pt 1.0pt 0in 1.0pt;background:#fffff7"><p class="MsoNormal" style="background:#fffff7;border:none;padding:0in">Requirements</p></div><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">Knowledge of public library services and issues</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background:white">Excellent communication skills, written and oral</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">Ability to train, plan, assign and supervise the work of subordinates </li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">Ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationship with other community officials and the public </li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background:white">Patience, tact</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background:white">Strong organizational talents</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background:white">Demonstrate creativity, flexibility, and a positive attitude</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background:white">Poise in a busy setting serving patrons and staff with high expectations</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">Sound knowledge of reference and reader’s advisory services </li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">Ability to handle personnel conflicts with diplomacy and skill </li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">Wide knowledge and experience with library technology </li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">Ability to project a professional demeanor with behavior and attire</li></ul><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Flexible schedule, including nights and weekends</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><div style="border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:1.0pt 1.0pt 0in 0in;background:#fffff7"><p class="MsoNormal" style="background:#fffff7;border:none;padding:0in">Department Affiliation/Supervisor</p></div><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal">Reports to the Library Director</p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Dates:</span></b><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"> Deadline for submission is Friday, December 29, 2017.<b></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:5.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"> </span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Apply To:</span></b><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"> Rebecca Higgerson, Director</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"> Brandon Township Public Library</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Electronic submissions: <a href="mailto:rhiggerson@brandonlibrary.org">rhiggerson@brandonlibrary.org</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Subject line: Support Services Manager</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Please submit a cover letter and resume. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Segoe Script",sans-serif">Rebecca Higgerson</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Director</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Brandon Twp Public Library</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">304 South Street</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Ortonville MI 48462</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">248-627-1474</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">248-627-9880 (fax)</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><i>“We enhance and strengthen community by providing open access to educational information, recreational materials, and programs that enrich lives and promote lifelong learning.”</i></p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p></div></body></html>