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Executive Director, C/W MARS, Worcester, MA

Posted September 17, 2014

Position: Executive Director
Division: Administration
Grade: 23
Salary Range: $96,134-$139,394
Reports to: C/W MARS Executive Committee
Supervises: Manager of Library Applications, Systems and Networking Manager, Business Manager

Purpose

Responsible for the leadership, development, and administration of the C/W MARS Network, including strategic planning, personnel planning and administration, budget development and communication with member libraries. Keeps abreast of technological development in the library world and ensures network services meet the needs of member libraries.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Guides the planning process for the future of C/W MARS.
  2. Prepares annual program goals and budget for approval by the Executive Committee. Implements and oversees network policies.
  3. Develops a knowledgeable, informed, and committed staff. Manages recruitment, selection, employment, development, and evaluation of network personnel.
  4. Administers all business, financial, and legal obligations of a non-profit organization. Assures the security and integrity of Central Site assets, including databases, application software, hardware, telecommunications, and physical plant.
  5. Keeps abreast of current and emerging technological developments. Evaluates and recommends improvements to the network.
  6. Works with vendors to ensure smooth and timely acquisition and transition to new and/or upgraded products and services. Monitors compliance and implementations of all vendor contracts.
  7. Communicates effectively with all constituencies in C/W MARS, keeping members and staff informed of current and future developments.
  8. Visits member sites on a regular basis. Identifies unmet needs and ensures awareness of the full range of services, functionality and supporting activities that are available.
  9. Develops membership programs, markets network services to area libraries, and provides quotes for C/W MARS membership to potential new or upgrading libraries.
  10. Oversees grant research and proposals, including project selection, development of grant applications and project implementation. Prepares e-rate applications and submits related forms.
  11. Represents and promotes C/W MARS at conferences and before boards, councils, committees, and other groups as required. Participates in statewide committees and cooperative efforts to assure resource sharing and information exchange for the future growth and stability of the network.
  12. Assumes other responsibilities consistent with position.

Essential Education, Skills, Knowledge

  1. MLS from an accredited ALA institution.
  2. Ten years public or academic library experience, five years supervisory experience and a minimum of three (3) years in a leadership role with an automated library network.
  3. Demonstrated ability to plan with and lead diverse group of people toward common goals.
  4. Demonstrated competence to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  5. Demonstrated, results oriented financial management experience.
  6. Demonstrated ability to direct, motivate, supervise, and evaluate personnel.
  7. Appropriate experience with library network technology.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, use computers, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to talk and hear and frequently required to sit. The work is performed primarily in an on-site office setting; however, some local travel may be required, necessitating the availability and use of a personal automobile. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. Moderate levels of stress may occur.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The incumbent must be able to work in a fast paced environment with demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize multiple, competing tasks and demands and to seek supervisory assistance as appropriate. The position description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Apply

Applications may be sent to [email protected]. Applications received by Sept. 29, 2014 will receive first consideration.

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