Librarian IV (Adult Learning & Economic Development) - CPL

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Under supervision of the Director of Adult Services, this administrative position serves as the managing librarian of the Adult Learning and Economic Advancement Unit (LEA). Supervises and collaborates with LEA staff. Manages multiple projects. Establishes and maintains beneficial partnerships. Identifies new programmatic needs and finds opportunities. Develops, leads, and manages formal and informal learning programs, resources and services for adult patrons. Assists leadership in articulating the library’s vision for success in serving the varied and changing educational needs of adult patrons and in executing strategies to ensure CPL provides those patrons with responsive 21st century library services. Thoughtfully plans and oversees training for Adult Services librarians across the system. Supports public service staff with clear and timely communication and helpful resources, for both staff learning and patron use. Supports a collaborative and peer-focused learning environment for both admin and public service staff. Creates comprehensive service plans and strategic initiatives to enhance and expand adult learning opportunities system wide. Builds and maintains effective and stable programmatic partnerships and referral networks with other city departments, educational organizations, and citywide civic and nonprofit organizations. Management of programs and partnerships and resources to: provide adults with English Language Learning, Adult Basic Education and High School Equivalency services; advance digital equity in Chicago; provide adults with digital literacy learning opportunities. Assess and standardize services plans for job-seeking patrons and patrons seeking career development. Bring best library/workforce development practices to the system. Manage multiple resources and webpages. Develop and oversee the implementation of subject related outreach, includes public speaking and professional representation of CPL as an institution. Assists in preparing grant requests and contracts as needed. Oversees major grant funded initiatives, including but not limited to the CyberNavigator program, ensuring the library’s full compliance with all aspects of grants including service goals, procurement and budgetary requirements.

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Residency Requirement:   All employees of the City of Chicago must be actual residents of the City as outlined in 2-152-050 of the City of Chicago Municipal Code. Proof of residency will be required.

LOCATION: 400 S. State St, Chicago, IL 60605

Salary and Benefit Information: 

• For more information regarding compensation with the City of Chicago, please visit: https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2023_2024_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf

• For more information regarding benefits please visit:  https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:  To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075.  The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders.  For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates.

Employee Vaccination Requirement: City of Chicago employees must, as a condition of employment, be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 effective October 15, 2021. This Policy applies to all City employees. If you are not able to receive the vaccine for medical or religious reasons, you may seek approval for an exemption in accordance with applicable City processes. For more information on the vaccine policy please visit: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dhr/supp_info/city-of-chicago-employee-vaccination-policy.html

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The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from an accredited American Library Association college or university with a master’s degree in library science or an approved foreign credential evaluation, plus three (3) years of professional library experience, of which one (1) year is in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position.

Disclaimer - "Accredited" means any nationally or regionally accredited college, university, or law school where the applicant is enrolled in or has completed an Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or Juris Doctorate degree program.


Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

• Knowledge of issues affecting adult learner and jobseekers

• Knowledge of best practices in digital literacy and an applied knowledge of digital equity

• Project Management experience

• Proficiency with MS Office, SharePoint and Teams

• Experience talking to and instructing crowds, including virtual environments

• Adult education program experience