Multnomah County Library in Portland, Oregon, is seeking a dynamic, service-oriented individual to direct the operations of the Central Library for this nationally recognized library system. The Central Library Director is responsible for directing, overseeing, and participating in the development of the Central Library's vision, goals, and objectives in alignment with the Library Department's vision. This position will work with other senior managers to coordinate and participate in the development of the Library Departments goals and work plan. It will also assign work and mentor four Central management team employees, who supervise various work units at the Central Library, and one administrative assistant. The Central Library Director also supervises the development and administration of the Central Library's budget, which includes forecasting funds needed for staffing, equipment, and materials; monitoring and approving expenditures; and implementing mid-year adjustments, if necessary.

This position requires demonstrated leadership and management experience in librarianship typically gained through at least 3 years of senior management/administrative experience in a multi-branch library system, a central library, and/or experience in managing a major division within a large library system. Experience working in a unionized environment is preferred. A Masters degree in library and information science from an accredited college or university.

Candidates should demonstrate an open management style, a commitment to constantly improving customer service within a diverse community, the ability and desire to develop emerging library leaders, enthusiasm for leading organizational change and the management ability to administer a complex library program.

Representatives from the Multnomah County Library will be attending PLA and will have a booth in the Placement Center. If you are interested in meeting with the hiring manager for this position, please contact Johnette Easter @ johnette@multcolib.org or stop by the booth to make an appointment.

To apply for this position, please visit our website at www.multcojobs.org.