Library Operations Manager Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

Job Description SummaryDepartment - County Free LibraryJob Description

Hiring Range: $63,544 - $76,252 Annually

Pay Range: $63,544 - $88,961 Annually

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The Joel D Valdez Main Library is located in the heart of downtown Tucson: a busy community hub that a wide cross-section of Tucson residents: downtown workers, vulnerable populations, families, and local middle and high school students. Pima County is seeking a dynamic Community Engagement Manager to serve as a key leadership position at Pima County Public Library. In this role, you will work closely with the Branch Manager to provide strong leadership at Joel D Valdez Main Library, overseeing youth services staff and programming, providing systemwide children's services support, and acting as the liaison between the branch and the Community Engagement Office. You will lead the branch's planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of community engagement programs, collaborating closely with internal teams and external partners to foster meaningful connections with culturally diverse populations. A strong awareness of the local community is essential, which are key stakeholders alongside other external partners. The ideal candidate will have strong program management skills, experience working with youth, experience supervising staff, and a deep understanding of communication principles and data analysis to measure and enhance program effectiveness. This role is critical in ensuring that Pima County Public Library engages effectively and inclusively with the community.

Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department's need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Develops, implements, and manages community engagement programs and initiatives in alignment with department goals and priorities;

• Manages and administers operational and program activities supporting community engagement and evaluates program effectiveness and success;

• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with other county departments, public and private agencies, organizations and groups to achieve program goals and objectives;

• Oversees communication efforts with community members, working collaboratively with marketing and support teams and serving as a program contact person associated with community awareness activities;

• Reviews and analyzes routine and special reports detailing the status and/or success of the program, prepares recommendations and/or initiates corrective action;

• Develops, writes and administers the program's annual budget, prepares program-related financial forecasts and identifies funding sources to support program activities;

• Develops, negotiates, monitors, and administers contracts, intergovernmental agreements, and/or financial and service agreements for the program managed;

• Analyzes federal, state and local legislation and ensures program compliance with applicable regulations and policies;

• Directs organizational and management studies for the purpose of identifying problems and alternative solutions to the problems;

• Supervises and mentors program staff and volunteers, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in a program-related field, as defined by the appointing authority at the time of recruitmentANDfour years of professional level experience in coordinating, monitoring, administering or managing program or specialized work unit activities.

(Relevant professional level experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

OR:

Four years of experience with Pima County in a professional administrative classification and at least one year in a supervisory capacity.

Licenses and Certificates:Valid driver license isrequiredat time of application.ValidAZdriver license isrequiredat time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review todetermineapplicant's suitability tooperatecounty vehiclesin accordance withPima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain andmaintainthe required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services' review and approval of the candidate's driving record.

Special Notice Items: The Countyrequirespre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Some positions may require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies, due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities, records, and communication systems.