Do you desire to work with a supportive Board of Directors and lead a Library with talented and high performing employees? We are seeking a new Library Director who will play a key role in designing a new library from designing floor plans, layout, and interior decor that will enable the library to be highly functional and welcoming to the community that we support. If you desire a multi-faceted Library Director role than the Hillside Public Library is interested in speaking with you!

About Us:

Hillside Public Library serves the community of Hillside, IL with a population of 8,300. We are excited to begin plans to create, build and move into a new building which our new Library Director will have a hands-on role in shaping what the new library will look like. The library is an inviting, welcoming place that appreciates and celebrates the diverse cultural richness of the community. Our mission includes helping provide access to materials and programs that expand our patrons' horizons, enhance self- esteem, and support the family unit. For more information, please visit us at www.hillsidelibrary.org

Responsibilities:

Develops the overall vision, goals and objectives of the library, integrating the ideas of the public, the Board of Trustees, and the staff. Guides short- and long-range planning efforts, including the development and implementation of strategic planning cycles.
Oversees and evaluates the effectiveness of all aspects of day-to-day library operations, including: collection development, materials processing, patron services, programming, information technology and building management, delegating responsibilities to department managers as appropriate.
Develops and prepares the annual budget, appropriation, and tax levy for approval by the Board of Trustees and submission to the Village. Implements and manages the approved budget, monitoring and controlling expenditures. Oversees the ongoing business operations of the library. Identifies and develops sources of non-tax revenue, including grants and gifts.
Provides regular reports to the Board of Trustees about the status of the library and its resources, services, and usage. Attends and prepares background materials for board and board committee meetings, and provides counsel and advice on all matters that are considered. Recommends and helps formulates policy and policy changes. Executes the decisions of the board.
Provides for the recruitment, training, supervision, evaluation, and ongoing development of staff. Directly supervises and evaluates the performance of the staff management team. Facilitates communication between staff in all departments.
Provides for the development, repair, maintenance, safety, and security of the library building, property, equipment, and furnishings. Works with architects and planners on facility development.

Maintains and updates, as needed, an emergency response plan.

Pursues and maintains contact with other community organizations and develops methods of cooperation. Establishes effective working relationships with community leaders and officials. Works with the Friends of the Library in promoting the library's interests in the community.
Ensures the library's compliance with relevant federal, state, and local laws. Completes required state reports and complies with requirements for good standing in consortia and regional and state library systems. Follows best practices and standards.
Attends conferences, workshops and meetings and reads professional literature to stay informed of trends and developments in library management, services, and technology.
Assumes other duties and projects as assigned.

What We Require:

Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited library school
4+ years of full-time professional experience in a public library including one year of managerial or supervisory experience
Ability to attend meetings outside the library with outside groups, agencies, and governmental entities and to participate in meetings outside normal working hours
The director must be able to transport oneself to work-related meetings, workshops, conferences, etc.
Bi-lingual in English and Spanish a plus

What we offer:

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive health benefits in which the library pays the entire premium for full time employees. We also offer IMRF retirement plan participation, generous PTO, dental, and vision.

Interviews: Onsite

Job Location: Onsite

How to apply:

If you desire a leadership role with a supportive Executive Board and partnering with a diverse community, the Hillside Public Library may be a place for you. For consideration, please forward your resume and cover letter by clicking the apply button.

The Hillside Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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