Interim Assistant Library Director, Russell Library, Middletown, CT

Posted November 10, 2014

Russell Library, Middletown’s award-winning public library, seeks an Interim Assistant Library Director to serve during a transition period of up to 12 months while a search for a new Library Director is conducted. The Interim Assistant Director will assist the retiring Library Director; duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assist the Library Director in library-wide managerial and organizational responsibilities and direct the operations of Administrative Services.
• Manage personnel functions, e.g., performance review coordination, FMLA, sick leave for part-time staff, recommendations to Director and Board on personnel policies and procedures, and consultation with employment law counsel.
• Perform critical office functions in the absence of the Administrative Assistant, e.g., pay invoices; process credit card statements; prepare purchase orders; process payroll; back up digital financial records.
• Participate in near term and long range planning for library growth.
• Support and facilitate interdepartmental and intradepartmental projects.
• Contribute to development and administration of the annual budgets.
• Research and recommend purchases through local, state, and federal contract pricing.
• Participate in the employment, training and evaluation of professional and support staff.

The skills and knowledge for the position required would generally be acquired with a Master’s Degree in Library Science and six years of progressively responsible experience in library work, including four years in the administration of a major library department.

Applicants must have a strong knowledge of library practices, procedures and technology; experience in organizing and administering an operating budget utilizing an electronic financial system, preferably a municipal system; familiarity with execution of FMLA policies; and possess strong HR management and staff relations skills. They must be proficient in library computer applications and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. A Connecticut Motor Vehicle Driver license is desirable.

The salary is commensurate with experience.

This position offers benefits for a 40-hour work week.

Applications and the job description are available online at the Russell Library website: http://russelllibrary.org/about_us/employment.html

Applications must be submitted by 4:00pm, Monday, December 1, 2014 to: Arthur Meyers, Library Director, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown, CT 06457, or email to: [email protected].