POSITION:                Branch Manager

LOCATION:              Schweitzer Brentwood Branch–2214 Brentwood Blvd–Springfield, MO 

Classification:        Full Time       

Salary Track:           203    

FLSA Status:           Exempt

SALARY: $87,838.40 per year

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Until Filled

This is a full-time exempt position, approximately 40 hours per week. Candidates must be available to work budgeted hours during open hours of the library: Monday through Thursday 8:30am to 9:00pm, Friday 8:30am to 8:00pm, Saturday 8:30am to 7:00 pm and Sunday 10:00am to 6:00pm. Some hours outside the open hours of the library will be required. As a condition of employment, work schedules may change as necessary to best provide user services and to meet the Library’s responsibility to the citizens of Greene County.

Excellent Full-Time Benefits include vacation, sick and holiday pay, medical, dental, vision life and long-term disability insurances, and retirement plans.

This position requires an MLS or MLIS from an ALA accredited institution. To be considered for this position Transcripts must accompany your application.

Three to five years of progressively responsible library experience, including collection development, with some supervisory experience is preferred. Attach applicable transcripts to your application. 

Education and experience shall be evaluated with regard to recency and quality, as well as quantity. Based on the number and quality of applicants, applications may be reviewed for qualifications beyond the minimums stated herein.

Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment.

Apply online at https://thelibrary.org/work.

Direct questions through e-mail to humanresources@thelibrary.org or call 417-616-0589 Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm.

Individuals with disabilities should request reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to testing or appointment. The Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Summary

The Branch Manager is responsible for the overall management of the library branch, including overseeing daily operations, coordinating staff, and ensuring high-quality patron services. This role involves developing and implementing branch-specific programs and services, managing the branch budget, and collaborating with community stakeholders to meet local information and educational needs. The Branch Manager also plays a key role in staff training and development, facilities management, and promoting a welcoming and inclusive environment for library users of all ages. Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills are essential for success in this position.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Assumes responsibility for daily operations of the library branch

Coordinates all branch library services and programming in compliance with system policies and procedures

Manages, schedules, and trains branch staff to ensure productivity and high levels of patron service and enforces compliance with Library policy as stated in the Personnel Policy Manual

Prepares and submits the branch budget, and assumes accountability for expenditures for programming, equipment, building maintenance, collection expansion, technology, utilities, professional services, and personnel

Maintains positive relations with the community in the branch service area, and serves as a liaison between the library and various community organizations

Interprets and implements the Library’s General Conduct Policy

Consistently punctual for work and meetings.  Completes assigned duties in a timely manner.

Exemplifies professional attitude and demeanor while engaging constituents, including the ability to work and interact with others in a cooperative, pleasant, and constructive manner.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee may be required to perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the Library.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated ability to organize work effectively, lead and direct personnel and plan and carry out programs

Superior oral and written communication skills

Ability to effectively respond to problems and complaints with library patrons and/or staff

Considerable knowledge of library management, with particular emphasis on patron services and staff development

Thorough understanding of trends in libraries and related technologies

Working knowledge of general management practices

Effective public speaking skills

Education/Experience 

MLS, or MLIS degree from an ALA accredited institution

Professional, supervisory, public library experience desired

Demonstrated knowledge and experience in customer service excellence

Proficient with current technology, including recent innovations, library functions and current issues facing libraries, and a grasp of the evolving role of libraries

Contact

Regular, daily, public service

Regular contact with branch personnel and all system departments

Frequent contact with community groups

Supervision

Supervises branch staff

Reports to the Associate Director

Member of Administrative Staff

Physical Demands

Performs bending, squatting, kneeling and reaching from floor level to a height of 6 feet

Displays good coordination and mobility

Routine lifting and handling of library materials weighing up to 30 lbs.

Working Environment

Primarily indoors with heating and cooling regulated in a general library/office environment

Miscellaneous Requirements

Must pass a security background check and credit report review

The vision for the Springfield-Greene County Library is to be a thriving Library that is an integral part of the lives of the community. Library employees will be expected to embrace the following values:

Collaboration: Work in partnership to strengthen our community

Credibility: Be a source of trustworthy and dependable information

Empowerment: Provide the means or ability to accomplish objectives

Excellence: Be the best in everything we do

Inclusion: Invite and welcome

Innovation: Foster new possibilities

Respect: Treat all people with dignity