St. Petersburg College

Library Program Director [ID: 227]

Position Summary:

Typical Essential Duties

Fosters library faculty collaboration with teaching faculty to incorporate information literacy across the college curriculum;
Evaluates library facilities for their utility and aesthetics;
Controls equipment/materials utilized within the program;
Responsible for administering the attendance management system which includes analysis of the Angel and PeopleSoft attendance edit reports for compliance with the college attendance and withdrawal policy for students in library credit courses;
Responsible for administering the library management system provided by the state via the College Center for Library Automation (CCLA);
Responsible for collection of data provided by the LMS for purposes of program analysis and furnishing of data for reports required by internal and external agencies.

Incumbents plan, coordinate, and direct the college-wide library programs and instructional support services for an assigned campus, program, or function of the library operations. Responsibilities may include developing program goals and long range plans; developing, implementing and maintaining a budget; developing policies and procedures; determining prioritizing and assigning projects and activities; preparing reports and statistical studies; researching and soliciting grants; and supervising lower level library service and clerical staff.

Compensation: $62,868.26 - $78,585.33

Requirements:

Education:

Master's degree in a related field to assigned area from ALA accredited program. Must be able to be credentialed in the area he/she supervises.

Experience:

Five (5) years experience in an academic library, including five years supervisory experience.

Minimum three to five years progressively responsible supervisory experience in academic libraries. Experience with Aleph (Ex Libris) library management system preferred.

* An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job may be acceptable in lieu of those requirements listed above.

Knowledge:

Library management systems, electronic resources and services and emerging trends in library services and technologies;
Relevant library technologies and trends in higher education.

Management principles;
Collection development practices;
Public relations principles;
Library organizations, automation, and trends;
Library management principles;
Library science principles and practices;
Customer service principles;
Applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures;
Advisory and reference resources;
Library resources;
Budgeting principles.
Computers and related software applications.

Skills:

Strong public service commitment and excellent written and oral communication skills;
Evidence of exemplary collaborative work with discipline faculty and related student support units;
Ability to apply computer applications for increased administrative efficiency and productivity.

Monitoring and evaluating the work of subordinate staff;
Prioritizing and assigning work;
Managing and executing multiple tasks;
Analyzing and interpreting applicable laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures;
Speaking in public;
Developing, allocating, and monitoring budgets;
Preparing and proofreading a variety of reports and/or documentation;
Exercising judgment and discretion;
Analyzing library programs and making recommendations for improvements;
Compiling data and information;
Recognizing problems, identifying alternative solutions, and making appropriate recommendations;
Using a computer and related software applications;
Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.

Physical:

Positions in this class typically require: stooping, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. 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 subjected to dust, poor ventilation, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and light travel.

Responsibilities:

These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.		Potential Frequency
1.	Directs staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures, and maintains a healthy and safe working environment; and, making	Daily 20%
2.	Develops, implements, and evaluates departmental programs, procedures, strategies and goals for interlibrary loan, course reserve collection, and information/reference services; maintains, updates, and ensures procedural compliance for programs.	Daily 15%
3.	Directs and participates in the preparation of departmental budgets, financial reports, and operational and/or capital improvement budgets; monitors revenues and expenditures.	Daily 15%
4.	Oversees the selection, acquisition, and tracking of material for library’s reference, circulating, electronic, and periodical collections; tracks allocation of funds as needed.	Daily 30%
5.	Facilitates, leads, and/or participates in meetings, proceedings, and committees; represents the department at campus meetings and conferences; serves as a liaison between departments, external organizations, the general public, and other agencies.	Daily 10%
6.	Promotes the library’s services; researches and solicits grants.	Daily 10%
7.	Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.	As Required

Equal Access/Equal Opportunity

The Board of Trustees of St. Petersburg College affirms its equal opportunity policy in accordance with the provisions of the Florida Educational Equity Act and all other relevant state and federal laws, rules and regulations. The college will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or against any qualified individual with disabilities in its employment practices or in the admission and treatment of students. Recognizing that sexual harassment constitutes discrimination on the basis of sex and violates this Rule, the college will not tolerate such conduct. Should you experience such behavior, please contact Dr. Devona Pierre, Executive Director, Organizational Culture and Engagement/Title IX Coordinator at 727-341-3261; by mail at P.O. Box 13489, St. Petersburg, FL 33733-3489; or by email at eaeo_director@spcollege.edu.