Description: The AD effectively manages Department operations and has a keen awareness of when and how to communicate essential information to the Director. A department of the Town of Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill Public Library is a municipal library that includes the Town’s division of Community Arts & Culture. The ideal Library Assistant Director is a seasoned leader, known for their transparent communication, active listening skills, effective staff accountability practices, and valuing the worth and dignity of all. Reporting to the Director of the Library and Arts & Culture, the AD has the skills to develop and effectively manage the department’s budget of $4.6 million. The AD oversees the department’s team of 55 staff members (33.5 FTEs plus parttime, seasonal support staff), and supervise 5-7 direct reports. They will model lifelong learning, keep abreast of current trends, find creative ways to use resources and maximize public access and engagement.
Qualifications: MLS. Public Library certification. Significant experience in a library serving populations of 60,000 or more. Work history across library service divisions with five (5) or more years of successful, progressive levels of supervisory experience. Work history demonstrating ability to advance a more vibrant and inclusive community through arts and events.
Salary: $89,735 to $116,786