Position Title:
Assistant Branch Administrator-Frederick County Public Libraries (Urbana, MD)
Position Description:
Join the vibrant, community-minded team at Frederick County Public Libraries! We are seeking a creative, energetic, and visionary leader to become part of our team. Located in Central Maryland between Washington D.C. and Baltimore, FCPL is a rapidly developing system of nine libraries and two bookmobiles. FCPL connects people to ideas and to each other helping to foster individual and community growth.
This professional management position assists in managing the Urbana Regional Library. This position directs and evaluates the work of staff in information and resource management delivery and circulation services; fosters good communication with staff, the public, and library administration; and, assists in developing services that respond to community needs and interests as outlined in FCPL's strategic plan.
Qualifications:
• Master of Library Science degree from an American Library Association accredited program
• Minimum 2 years progressively responsible work experience in a public library, providing direct customer service, within the last 10 years
• Minimum 1 year work experience supervising or directing the work of others
• Professional Public Librarian certification from the Maryland State Department of Education or the ability to obtain this certification within 6 months of enrollment in the Maryland State Teacher's Pension and Retirement System – current certification must then be maintained
OR
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 4 years progressively responsible work experience in a public library providing direct customer service, within the last 10 years
• Minimum 1 year work experience supervising or directing the work of others
• Ability to obtain and maintain Library Associate certification from the MD State Department of Education, plus willingness and ability to attend training sessions as applicable
• NOTE: A related Master's degree may substitute for a portion of the professional or para-professional library work experience
Application Process:
Deadline to apply: 4:00 pm November 19, 2019. For complete job description and to apply go to www.frederickcountymd.gov
Deadline:
11/19/2019
