Central Branch Manager - Deadline to Apply 5/14/26 by 5p

CALCASIEU PARISH PUBLIC LIBRARY

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: CENTRAL BRANCH MANAGER DEPARTMENT: BRANCH SERVICES

CLASSIFICATION: EXEMPT APPROVED BY: HUMAN RESOURCES

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

POSITION REPORTS TO: BRANCH SERVICES DIRECTOR

POSITIONS SUPERVISED: BRANCH DEPARTMENT HEADS

POSITION PURPOSE

Responsible for managing day-to-day operations and overseeing departments and staff at Central Branch. Provides leadership and support to ensure efficient branch services that address patron needs and develop strong community relationships. Contributes to organizational goals by participating in system projects and work groups, coordinating team efforts in the branch when necessary.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

1. Assumes responsibility for effectively and efficiently supervising a staff of 20 to 35 employees within a departmentalized library branch.

2. Assumes responsibility for maintaining efficient library operations.

a. Ensures appropriate branch and department coverage through efficient staff scheduling. Monitors staff time and approves staff payroll records.

b. Supports staff in creating a welcoming environment with frequent attention to branch orderliness and

appearance.

c. Performs regular evaluations of operations and services while utilizing innovative thinking to devise needed

changes and improvements.

d. Accurately completes and promptly submits all reports, spreadsheets, and other required documents.

e. Oversees completion of daily deposits and financial records, ensuring compliance with library policies.

f. Communicates branch needs to appropriate division and follows up when appropriate.

3. Assumes responsibility for overseeing and delivering effective branch services.

4. Assumes responsibility for addressing and adapting to needs and interests of service area and community.

5. Assumes responsibility for learning and development activities.

6. Assumes responsibility for maintaining professional working relations and effective communication with Library staff and patrons.

a. Promotes the Library’s Core Values (Service, Community, Respect, Adaptability, Ethics & Integrity, and

Teamwork) by modeling these values in all daily activities.

b. Works efficiently both individually and with a team to support the library’s mission and core values.

c. Communicates effectively using a variety of methods.

d. Develops and maintains effective relations with co-workers.

e. Provides information and assistance as requested.

f. Responds promptly and courteously to staff and patrons.

g. Informs management of any significant areas of concern.

h. Provides branch and system level support by actively participating on committees or special projects and

attending meetings as required.

7. Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and five years progressive supervisory experience in a library, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of modern library organization, policies, and procedures, mission, goals, services and trends.

Knowledge of current research methods, techniques, and sources of information.

Knowledge of library materials and resources.

Knowledgeable in methods of storing and retrieving materials.

Knowledge of classification methods.

Thorough knowledge of adult, teen, children’s literature and services.

Knowledge of effective management techniques and principles.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Four to eight years related experience.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Ability to communicate openly and effectively with positive impact.

Ability to deliver excellent, responsive customer service.

Ability to build consensus and teams through collaboration.

Ability to coach and develop staff.

Ability to anticipate and adapt to change and challenges effectively.

Ability to manage priorities and expectations, plan projects and work efficiently to continually improve service.

Well organized and detail oriented.

Ability to use a variety of software applications, devices, and library technologies.

Ability to take initiative in problem solving, make recommendations and present solutions.

Strong presentation skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Office 365.

Proficient and comfortable using, learning and implementing new technology.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION

Positions in this class typically require: walking, standing, sitting, bending, stretching, reaching, stooping, twisting, climbing, kneeling, lifting, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Light Work: Ability to lift 25 pounds and push a cart of 50 pounds. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.

Incumbents may be subject to travel.

The physical requirements described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions (such as in a typical office).

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

INTENT AND FUNCTION OF JOB DESCRIPTIONS

Job descriptions assist organizations in ensuring that the hiring process is fairly administered and that qualified employees are selected. They are also essential to an effective appraisal system and related promotion, transfer, layoff, and termination decisions. Well-constructed job descriptions are an integral part of any effective compensation system.

All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization.

Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.