Assistant Director for Human Resources, Cambridge Public Library, Cambridge MA
Posted June 12, 2014
Assistant Director for Human Resources
Cambridge Public Library
37.5hrs a week including evenings & weekends as needed
QUALIFICATIONS:
A Bachelor’s Degree is required. A Master’s Degree in Library Science from an accredited graduate school of library and information science is desirable. In exceptional instances, specialized education, training, and/or experience may be substituted for part of the educational requirement. A degree in Human Resources and/or Human Resources Certifications is desirable. A minimum of seven years of successful professional work, at least five of which have been in a position of administrative responsibility is preferred. A broad background in librarianship is desirable, public library experience is preferred. Requires demonstrated organizational and managerial skills necessary to lead, manage, and motivate staff; knowledge of human resources management principles and practices, experience developing creative and innovative programs and services, excellent problem solving skills, effective oral and written communications skills, demonstrated commitment to community service, proven leadership ability. Necessary attributes include: maturity, tact, diplomacy, resourcefulness, creativity, initiative, adaptability, flexibility, and dependability.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time to use computer workstations, including keyboard and visual display terminal
- Strength to push or pull a loaded book cart which can weigh in excess of 100 pounds on level floor and up ramp, to lift or maneuver onto cart loads of up to 50 pounds, and to carry cartons of books
- Must be able to pay close attention to details and concentrate on work
- Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities which permit effective communication
- Sufficient vision or other powers of observation to permit employee to read books and patron requests
- Sufficient manual dexterity which permits the employee to type and record library files
- Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes which permits the employee to re-shelve library materials and work at public service desks
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to person essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Works in assigned area, including office areas, training rooms, library locations as necessary, where there is normal office exposure to noise, stress, and interruptions.
Attends and participates in continuing education programs designed to keep abreast of changes in profession
DUTIES:
Under the direction of the Director of Libraries, the Assistant Director for Human Resources acts as the human resources officer for the library system. In the absence of the Director of Libraries and of the Assistant Director for Public Services, is responsible for all library functions. Specific duties include but are not limited to the following:
- Directs human resource functions of the Main Library and Branches
- Manages all aspects of hiring, recruiting, new employee orientation, and staff development
- Oversees annual performance evaluation process, writes performance evaluations, recommends remedial assistance, disciplinary action, and merit or position upgrades
- Prepares personnel reports as required
- Replies to inquiries about past or present employees from potential employers, banks, educational institutions, and similar requestors
- Interprets library and city policies for library staff
- Works with City Personnel Department staff to meet the needs of the Library
- Initiates and implements special projects and programs
- Develops policies and procedures as required
- Manages all aspect of payroll process
- Oversees implementation of union contracts and liaises with union representatives
- Supervises two Administrative Assistants who perform payroll functions and other personnel functions.
- Supervises Manager of Technical Services Department.
- Attends major library and community events
- Represents the Director of Libraries and/or the Library at meetings and conferences
- Performs other duties required by the Director of Libraries for the good of the Library
SALARY: $87,953 to $104,791 in seven steps
DEADLINE: July 10, 2014 by 5pm
APPLY TO: City of Cambridge
Personnel Department, Room 309
795 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139
Please send 2 copies each of cover letter & resume
Fax: 617-349-4312