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Clackamas County, Oregon, United States

Provide management analysis on a variety of topics and assist in administering day-to-day activities and functions across multiple programs in support of Department of Transportation and Development strategic goals. Support multiple programs within the Livable Communities and Development Services lines of business. Play a critical role in the financial, administrative, and budget functions. Additionally, assist in developing and implementing department-wide projects, policies, practices and procedures.

Multnomah County, Oregon, United States

Provide leadership and management to the Learning team which is responsible for providing learning and educational opportunities intergenerationally in the following areas: early literacy, school outreach and engagement, parent education, adult literacy, GED and ESL classes, and technology education.

The Regional Manager is the senior leader that oversee's five smaller branches in the library system. This position plans, organizes, directs and supervises a Library Administrators, Regional Librarians, information services, and access services staff. Regional Managers demonstrate good stewardship of library resources including coordinating the budget process within their region.

Portland, Oregon Area

The Library Manager is the leader at one of the five regional branches in the library system. This position plans, organizes, directs and supervises a Library Supervisor, Regional Librarian, information services, and access services staff.

Portland, Oregon Area

Plan, organize, manage, and administer library programs, operations, and functions; develop and implement program and strategic planning; implement and assist in the development of policies, procedures, and business practices; evaluate goals, objectives, priorities, and activities to improve performance and outcomes; recommend and establish administrative controls and improvements; develop procedures to implement new and/or changing regulatory requirements; serve as a member of the management team.Direct and approve the planning, prioritizing, assigning, supervising, training, and review of the work of a diverse workforce; act as a resource and provide direction, guidance, and leadership to staff; advise on the more complex and sensitive concerns and issuesDevelop, administer, assist, and monitor budgets; develop justifications for budgetary recommendations and/or adjustments; participate in forecasting additional funds for staffing and resources; identify, obtain, and manage funding from grants and community partners; participate in the interpretation, negotiation, management, and enforcement of contracts; coordinate the finalization of budgets to ensure timely submission of the department budget.

Portland, Oregon Area

Manage, direct, and organize the activities of a full-service regional branch library. Develop and implement an outreach program within the branch service area to involve community and business groups, and other residents in library services and programs; attend and speak at community meetings of service clubs, committee groups, etc., to provide information, answer questions and receive requests for services; prepare informational and instructional materials for the public; participate in community events.Exercise direct supervision over supervisory, professional, technical, clerical, and volunteer staff.Coordinate the development and maintenance of adequate and up-to-date branch collections through the selection and discarding process; coordinate reference services with other sections; perform reference services in person, by telephone and through correspondence, as needed.Ensure that public reference service needs are met through analysis, community studies, patron requests, etc.; recommend changes and improvements to service delivery.Coordinate staffing and volunteers through the supervisor to ensure efficient branch operations; interpret Library policies and procedures to staff as needed.Interview, select, train, supervise, and evaluate subordinate staff; assign staff to projects, committees and tasks; analyze and determine scheduling and staffing needs; ensure ongoing staff training and information sharing, as needed.

Portland, Oregon Area

Leadership:Collaborate with senior managers, the central library management team and central library staff to develop an integrated program of service in stacks and circulation servicesDirect, mentor, coach and collaborate with supervisors, assigned lead workers and teams to effectively carry out daily operations and provide quality public service in their sectionsWork closely with supervisors and be highly visible to staff in daily operations of the library Provide leadership and stewardship for maintaining the integrity of the Central Library building, its collections and the capacity of it public servicesResolve public service and operational issues by developing and implementing policies and practices based on professional ethics, customer service principles Management & Supervision:Work with other managers, lead workers and staff to set priorities, allocate resources, prepare and manage budgets and develop resource allocation toolsRecruit, select, assign, direct, train, mentor, motivate and evaluate personnel using strategies that promote team involvement in these processesEffectively represent the library to the public and the media, responding to questions, complaints and suggestions about library services as appropriateWrite and orally present training sessions, plans, analyses, proposals and reports to staff, management, and the public

Troutdale, Or

Provide leadership to a diverse staff by modeling excellent coaching and communication skills and encouraging those skills in othersWork closely with the Branch Managers to ensure excellent customer service and the smooth functioning of the branch librariesDirect, mentor, coach and collaborate with administrators, PICs (persons-in-charge in the absence of the administrator) and work unit to effectively carry out daily operations and provide quality public service in the branchesAct as the liaison between the Neighborhood Libraries and Library Human Resources Unit to assist with Neighborhood Libraries HR administration, including staffing issues; provide input on performance evaluations; track personnel issues, including developing and administering work plans and expectations for direct reports and staff; carry out progressive disciplinary actions; coordinate trainings for staff in all Neighborhood Libraries; and work with HR liaison to develop recruitment and selection hiring plansSupport and serve as a resource to branch leaders through coaching, counseling, advising and researching issues that arise; refer to other resources, such as County Attorney’s OfficeWork with the Neighborhood Libraries Director (NLD) and other library managers to develop neighborhood libraries goals and objectives and administer policies and proceduresEvaluate operations and activities of branch libraries to manage and improve the work flow, including materials movement; recommend improvements and modifications to material movement and operational practices and proceduresServe on committees and teams and act on behalf of the Neighborhood Libraries with other County departments, Board of County Commissioners, and external agenciesWorks with the Neighborhood Libraries to develop division level budget. Monitor and analyze expenditures for each branch location.

Masters Of Library Science, Library Science

Bachelor Of Arts, History