Library Associate Division Director
Library Associate Division Director
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Job Description
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
Guides the overall direction growth budget and culture of the division. Manages division programs personnel and initiatives. Leads the strategic planning process of programs to meet goals and objectives.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration Business Management or other closely related field plus six (6) years of related experience of which two (2) years must have been in a supervisory capacity; OR an equivalent combination of related education and experience. Education may not be substituted for the required supervisory experience.
Due to the nature of this position the successful applicant must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Assists in the overall leadership of the division by providing input in the areas of planning staffing program development budgeting and total division operation.
- Assists with and implements strategic initiatives and goals for the division.
- Keeps the Division Director apprised of the organizational climate identifies problems either actual or anticipated and provides consultative assistance.
- Oversees directs and provides continuous oversight for the development and operation of assigned programs.
- Evaluates the allocation of division staffing resources and makes recommendations for effective and efficient service delivery.
- Assists with monitoring and managing the divisions budget.
- Oversees the direct preparation of financial reports forecasts and five-year project fund analysis; provides financial and policy analysis.
- Manages directs and coordinates activities through managers and supervisors which includes hiring firing promoting orienting training assigning and reviewing work performance annual work performance appraisals and discipline.
- Assists with the development of makes recommendations and implements policies and procedures necessary to the effective management and operation of the Division.
- Ensures compliance with policies procedures laws and regulations.
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with the Library Board elected officials and county agencies.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)
Knowledge of:
- Program management
- Staff development
- Organizational development
- Budget preparation and management
- Strategic planning
- Project development
- Mentoring and coaching
- Governmental and cost accounting principles
- Contract negotiation principles
- Research methods and techniques
- Business Administration
Skills and Abilities to:
- Work with computer software related to job-specific duties
- Manage the financial aspects of the division
- Resolve conflict effectively
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Analyze and solve problems
- Supervise effectively
- Establish and maintain appropriate working/supervision relationships
- Act independently
- Develop interpret and administer policies and procedures
- Assess situations quickly and make sound judgments
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Work duties are typically performed in a general office setting.
Additional Information
A career with a purpose in the community you love!
Salt Lake County invites you to explore our exciting career opportunities. We seek highly enthusiastic individuals to enrich our County with your experience and talent. If you enjoy working in a team environment that is committed to changing the lives of its community please keep reading.
What its like to work here:
At Salt Lake County our culture is woven into all aspects of our work and our employees lives from the way we treat each other to the way we support the community. To promote and foster a fun and healthy work environment we appreciate employees through great benefits a healthy work-life balance and room to grow and develop.
Surround yourself with:
Peers who are motivated to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. We serve Salt Lake County and envision a safe and beautiful place for all to live work and have fun. Salt Lake County is about connecting people and championing our community. Our community is more than a place; its our heart and service that brings us together.
We encourage work-life balance:
Working for Salt Lake County is more than just a paycheck. A career with us includes several benefits and perks. We support our employees with 12 Holidays up to 24 vacation days 12 sick days and one personal day every year. Some positions have a hybrid work environment giving you the flexibility to manage working from home and being in the office.
Additional Benefits Include:
- Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with 10% employee contribution
- Medical coverage including a 100% county-paid premium option
- Dental and Vision coverage with coverage for adult designees
- Health Savings account with a county contribution of up to $1200 per year or a Flexible Spending Account
- 100% county-paid Long-Term Disability and employee-paid Short-Term Disability options
- Professional Development and professional membership fees paid
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Plus: Onsite medical clinic and gym; hospital insurance auto insurance and home insurance and discounts at County facilities
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
