Assistant Library Manager II

Summary: Under general direction provides leadership and direction for library staff at a large library or a group of small libraries.
Assists with planning, organizing, and managing library operations, including supervising staff and volunteers. Assists users
in the use of materials, equipment, and/or services provided by the library.

This position will be assigned to Edmond Library, which is located at 10 S. Blvd, Edmond, OK 73034.  This position currently requires availability to work all hours the library is open, including days, evenings, and weekends.  The current need requires specific availability to work Monday from 8:00 to 5:00 pm, Tuesday from 12:00 to 9:00 pm, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:00 to 5:00 pm and a rotating Friday/Saturday and Sunday shift. *

*Hours are subject to change in accordance with the needs of the library.

The hiring salary for this position is $64,771.20 annually.  This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week.  This position is exempt from the federal Fair Labor Standards Act.

The Metropolitan Library System offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees:

• Health benefits that include medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage paid in full for Employee-only coverage (Family coverage available)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Vacation Leave @ 8 hours per month
• Sick leave @ 8 hours per month
• Twelve paid holidays (subject to date of hire)
• Defined Contribution (retirement) plan where employee contributes 6% and is matched at 10% (required participation for full-time employees)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; and,
• Two or more years of supervisory experience; and
• Two or more years of guest service experience.

HIGHLY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:

• ALA-accredited master’s degree in Library and Information Studies or Library Science
• Guest service experience in a library setting
• High level of comfort with computing, online databases, office productivity software and emergent technologies.
• Experience building sustainable community relationships.
• Experience in human services and/or working with at-risk populations.