Adult Programs Assistant Manager I

Harris County Public Library (HCPL) - History

What you will do at Harris County Public Library:

Under the supervision of the Programming Services Manager the Adult Programs Assistant Manager will organize and implement delivery of services to adultsranging from emerging adults to senior citizensthroughout the Harris County Library system. This position also provides leadership and guidance to adult and young adult programming staff across all branches supporting them in delivering high-quality programs and addition the Assistant Manager helps plan and facilitate regularly scheduled adult services staff meetings and training events. A key responsibility of this role is building strong collaborative relationships with branch managers and adult services staff systemwide ensuring alignment support and innovation in programming efforts.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Selects supervises and evaluates assigned staff

• Provides leadership and coordinates schedules and workflow for effective service delivery

• Provides for the training and motivation of subordinates in order to make full use of individual capabilities and to meet changing system demands

• Establishes work rules and performance standards trains coaches evaluates performance and initiates and implements disciplinary actions as warranted

• Plans develops presents and evaluates a variety of programs and services that support adult engagement while also contributing to young adult cross-generational and family-oriented initiatives.

• Supports encourages and empowers adult services team members by identifying quality program presenters and exhibits sharing ideas and resources for annual program observances and making regular visits to branch locations.

• Collaborates closely with the Adult Literacy Services Specialist (ALS) to develop and support programs that help functionally illiterate adults integrate into the workforce and navigate everyday life successfully.

• Oversees the annual Gulf Coast Reads programHCPLs signature adult programand serves as the convener and facilitator for this regional initiative coordinating monthly planning meetings with library systems universities literary organizations bookstores and other partners.

• Oversees development and delivery of programs and services for Opportunity Youth16-24-year-olds disconnected from education and employment pathways.

• Designs and implements specialized programming for key adult demographics including emerging adults seniors and adults with special needs.

• Supports digital literacy and technology instruction across the system by creating standardized program models and fostering resource sharing between branches.

• Plans organizes and conducts regularly scheduled meetings and training sessions for Adult Services staff.

• Builds and maintains strategic partnerships with local businesses universities and community organizations to expand the reach and impact of library programs and services.

• Promotes programming efforts through the development of targeted marketing strategies.

• Represents the Library by hosting programs and delivering presentations to community and professional groups.

• Attends staff meetings serves on relevant committees and represents the library at state and national conferences. Stays informed on current trends innovations and best practices in public library service.

• Supervises and supports the Career Online High School Specialist providing guidance on program operations student support strategies partnerships and service delivery to help ensure effective implementation of HCPLs Career Online High School program.

• Other duties as assigned

All applicants must register and take the HRT Clerical Skills Test and score a minimum of 80% with a typing speed of 30wpm and 80% accuracy.
Please see testing instructions in the General Information section below.

Education and Experience:

• Masters degree in library science or library and information science from an accredited university

• Three (3) years of professional experience in public library services adult services programming literacy workforce development community engagement or a closely related area

• One (1) year supervisory or lead work experience including experience in training coaching scheduling evaluating or coordinating the work of staff

OR

• Bachelors degree in Education Communications Humanities or a related field from an accredited college or university

• Five (5) years of professional experience in public library services adult services programming literacy workforce development community engagement or a closely related area

• Three (3) years supervisory or lead work experience including experience in training coaching scheduling evaluating or coordinating the work of staff

Additional Requirements:

• Unofficial copies of transcripts are required along with the application.

• Available and reliable transportation for work-related duties.

• Valid Texas Drivers License

• Candidates must complete a clerical skills test and achieve a minimum typing speed of 80% aptitude 30 WPM with at least 80% accuracy

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Public library principles practices trends and service models particularly related to adult services lifelong learning digital literacy workforce readiness and community engagement

• Supervisory practices including staff selection training coaching scheduling performance evaluation and discipline

• Adult library services literacy digital inclusion workforce readiness programming partnerships community engagement and relevant communication tools

• Skilled in developing and evaluating inclusive adult services programs digital literacy instruction and community engagement initiatives

• Skilled in building and maintaining partnerships with businesses universities nonprofits literary organizations and other community stakeholders

• Skilled in facilitating meetings delivering presentations developing marketing strategies and communicating effectively with staff partners and the public

• Skilled in using social media platforms the Internet Office 365 and Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook

• Ability to manage multiple programs partnerships projects deadlines and priorities across a multi-branch library system

• Ability to assess community needs and develop responsive inclusive and accessible programs and services

• Ability to collaborate with internal teams branch staff literacy services community partners and regional organizations

• Ability to represent the library professionally at programs meetings conferences and community events

• Ability to exercise sound judgment maintain confidentiality address sensitive issues appropriately and adapt to changing organizational needs

• Ability to use modern technology including desktops laptops tablets mobile devices and related applications to support daily work responsibilities

• Ability to use a personal mobile device for multi-factor authentication

NOTE: Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.

Language:

• Bilingual (preferred)

Register Online for the HRT Clerical Skills Testusing the following link:

the above link to the HRRM Clerical Skills Test registration page