Library Director

A minimum of eight years of demonstrated, progressively responsible administration and management experience in the Library profession, with a thorough knowledge of the functioning of a full-service library. A master’s degree in Library Science, Information Science, Public Administration, Social Sciences, or a closely related field is required; and eight years of experience in a library organization, public administration, strategic planning, community engagement, or nonprofit management, including three years in a senior management role; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Required Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to work effectively with partner organizations.
• Ability to collaborate and cultivate organization interdependence.
• Possession of strong people-management and leadership skills.
• Ability to coach and lead staff with compassion while ensuring exceptional public library service.
• Strong ability to collaborate and perform as a high-functioning team member.
• Ability to foster and maintain a welcoming community space which offers a high level of service and public engagement.

Tualatin’s Library Director is responsible for guiding the Library in developing its potential as a focal point for community information, culture, and social interaction. The Director plans, organizes, manages and provides administrative direction and oversight for all functions and activities of the Library Department. The Director reports to the City Manager and serves on the City’s Executive Management Team. The Director mentors and guides a team of dedicated Library staff who are committed to building a stronger community and social cohesion. In addition to overall supervision of the Library Department, the Director develops, directs, and coordinates the implementation of departmental goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the department; and establishes, within City policy, appropriate budget, service, and staffing levels. The Director identifies and seeks alternative means of supporting and financing library services and programs, including grant applications, fundraising, donor relations, and association with Friends of the Tualatin Library, the Tualatin Library Foundation, and related community groups. The Director prepares complex public and administrative reports and makes public presentations before the City Council, committees, boards, and civic and professional organizations.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate has an excellent reputation as a passionate and innovative Library professional who is flexible and relationship-oriented. The Library Director will have strong people skills and will be focused on bringing out the best in the Library staff. The Library Director will provide strong day-to-day leadership, will be adaptive, and will have navigated complex organizational change. The ideal candidate will also be committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Library Director will collaborate with other city departments and partner agencies to find solutions to sometimes challenging problems. The director is an outstanding communicator, both written and oral, and is an effective and efficient relationship builder that develops long-lasting collaborative partnerships with residents, businesses, employees, peers, elected officials, stakeholders, and partners. The Library Director must be articulate and be able to conceptualize and present ideas to elected officials, community leaders, staff, patrons, and residents. The successful candidate is routinely recognized for strategic thinking, being a resourceful problem solver, their strong organizational skills, and demonstrating excellent judgment. The Library Director is also a strong supervisor who encourages excellence and is committed to being a role model for the organization.