Statewide Projects and Programs Manager, South Carolina State Library, Columbia, SC
Posted July 28, 2016
The State Library is seeking a creative, detail-oriented person with excellent customer service skills for the Manager of the Statewide Projects and Programs. The position oversees the Statewide Projects and Programs department, under the division of Statewide Development, comprised of library staff responsible for statewide literacy efforts, expansion of literary arts initiatives, and programs related to the first floor learning lab and research rooms. The person in this role will be responsible for managing the front line services provided by the South Carolina State Library at the main library location along with some field and partnership work in the literary and literacy communities.
This is a newly created position to coordinate programs, special projects, certain library partnerships, and personnel all which have a statewide focus, implementation or responsibility. He or she will develop an overall written planned calendar of events and services, based on the goals of the State Library, and collaboratively develop a plan of action to execute them successfully. Moving programs from ideas to fully implemented programs through collaborative efforts, including evaluation, budget management, reports and financial benchmarks, will be an important part of this position. Find a full position description and instructions for applying on the SC Library Jobs List: http://www.statelibrary.sc.
The South Carolina State Library is the primary administrator of federal and state support for the state’s libraries. SCSL bears responsibility for public library development, service for the blind and physically handicapped, and library service to state government agencies. The Agency is a locus for collaborative library endeavors of all kinds and works closely with the University of South Carolina’s School of Library and Information Science. Headquartered in downtown Columbia, SCSL is well-supported with state and federal funds. We serve the people of South Carolina by supporting state government and libraries to provide opportunities for learning in a changing environment. The State Library succeeds because of the people we employ: Passionate professionals who believe South Carolina library users deserve first-rate resources, services, and support. We are seeking talented, enthusiastic individuals who wish to join us in making a contribution to the development of great public libraries. The South Carolina State Library is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All applications must be submitted online at www.jobs.sc.gov.