Cooper Manager

Richland Library is seeking to hire a Full-Time Manager at our Cooper location.

Sample Duties:

• Effectively demonstrates characteristics of being enthusiastic, outgoing, and strongly customer-service oriented, including the application of Richland Library’s customer engagement standards.
• Greets customers & successfully ascertains individualized needs and/or requirements for each customer.
• Engages, encourages, and assists diverse customers in all areas of the Library in a welcoming, professional, and respectful manner.
• Leads branch staff in effectively modeling enthusiasm and commitment to the Library’s mission, values, and strategic plan.
• Manages location Library open to the public 66 hours per week.
• Supervises staff of professionals and paraprofessionals. Responsible for keeping location adequately staffed at all hours branch is open.
• Carries out all personnel duties for branch; interviews, checks references and selects staff; trains and supervises professional and paraprofessional staff; prepares and conducts probationary and annual evaluations; approves employee leave and arranges for staff coverage in emergency situations. Identifies and addresses staff disciplinary problems and /or grievances under the direction of Director of Library Experience, Branches and other administrative personnel.
• Monitors technology and communicates effectively with appropriate staff when problems with technology occur.
• Responsible for overseeing operation and maintenance of Library building and grounds (HVAC, cleaning, lights, etc.), and responsible for dealing effectively with emergencies related to building and grounds; communicates with appropriate staff.
• Plans, recommends, and follows through with additions, changes and updates to facility, as appropriate; responsible for reprogramming or redesigning the physical layout and functionality of the branch, analyzing and responding to changing uses and needs.
• Resolves circulation problems; often requires dealing with complex circulation situations (out-of-county registrations, non-resident property owners, fines, and lost book problems); interprets and communicates Library policies and procedures to customers and staff.
• Cultivates partnerships and collaborations with appropriate entities, businesses, cultural and non-profit organizations, etc.
• Deals with difficult customer situations; requires enforcement of the Richland Library Code of Conduct and following guidelines established by security manager for Library.
• Supervises scheduling and use of meeting room.
• Responsible for evaluating and analyzing branch collection as part of an orderly collection development process; maintains current collection based on needs of customers.
• Conducts staff meetings and participates in staff training.
• Assists in budget preparation for branch.
• Assists in overall planning for branch, including possible expansion/relocation.
• Maintains statistical records and reports for branch.
• Provides readers advisory services.
• Plans and supervises programs for the branch.
• Makes administrative decisions for other branches in the absence of an on-site supervisor.
• Plans, develops, and conducts programs for and with community groups.
• Responsible for appropriate, effective utilization of volunteers.
• Keeps informed of professional developments; attends professional meetings.
• Represents the Library at community and group meetings.
• Develops and participates in special activities as assigned.
• Performs other associated duties as required or assigned.

Requirements:

• Eligible for or hold South Carolina Certification.
• Two years of satisfactory professional library experience in library of recognized standing after receiving the degree.
• Valid driver’s license with safe driving record.
• Ability to perform job functions.

Location, Salary & Hours:

Where: Richland Library Cooper, 5317 North Trenholm Road, Columbia, SC 29206

Starting Salary: $55,575 plus excellent benefits.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week on rotating weekend schedule:

Mon 9:00 am- 5:30 pm, Tues. 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Wed. - Thurs. 9:00 am - 5:30 pm. Alternate Friday and Saturday 9:00 am- 6:00 pm.

Job Classification Level 2 Grade 7 (FLSA Status: Exempt)

** Richland Library may change location and schedule of any library job.

Deadline: Open Until Filled. However, we reserve the right to close this posting without notice. We encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible.

No phone calls and/or in person inquiries regarding status of applications. Applicants selected for interview will be contacted by phone.

APPLY HERE!

Why the Richland Library?

Richland Library is a vibrant, contemporary organization that provides resources and information that advance the Midlands. Offering state-of-the-art technology, a great variety of literary and cultural programs and 12 bustling facilities located throughout the county, Richland Library offers a truly customized, modern library experience for residents and visitors alike.

The Richland Library is an award-winning, forward-thinking public library system because of our exceptional, diverse staff, who are passionate about serving our community. Be a part of our team and help us to continue to fulfill our mission to help our customers learn, create and share.

We are guided by our shared Vision: “to enhance the quality of life for our entire community”; and by strategic objectives including advancing our community, having an engaged staff who make a significant positive difference, and enhancing the experience and outcomes of customers who interact with Richland Library.