State Administrative Manager - Braille and Talking Book Library

Overview

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• Efficiently manage day-to-day operations of a regional Library for the Blind and Print Disabled, adhering to standards and guidelines as set forth by the National Library Service (NLS) for the Blind and Print Disabled.
• Support, advise and evaluate statewide network of Advisory and Outreach Center (AOC) libraries serving blind persons with emphasis on newly contracted library software and patron service systems.
• Manage and supervise 6 full-time professional librarians, 2 full-time library technicians, and 1 full-time library assistant.
• Promote awareness of services throughout the state.
• Create and maintain statistical data for purposes of reporting on the library’s performance.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

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• Education
  :
  Possess a master’s degree in library and information science from an American Library Association (ALA) - accredited program.
• Please note:
  
  The master’s degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited program is required to meet the Standards and Guidelines of Service for the Library of Congress Network of Libraries for the Blind and Print Disabled;
  Section 9.2.
• Experience
  :
  Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level.

• Please attach a cover letter, detailed resume, and your official college transcript(s) to your application. For our purposes, "official college transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred, date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar s signature and/or seal. A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, if it contains the elements listed above.
  
  The college/university does not have to send the transcript directly to LEO. For more information regarding official transcripts, .
• Applicants who possess a degree from a foreign college or university must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents unless the degree has been recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Go to evaluators for a list of accepted organizations that evaluate foreign credentials. Failure to provide this evaluation at the time of application may result in you being screened out of the process.
• Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.
• All classified employees are subject to Civil Service Rule 2-8 Ethical Standards and Conduct and will be expected to disclose any personal and financial interests that may conflict with official duties as a classified employee.
• All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test prior to their actual appointment. Certain positions within the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity may also require state criminal, fingerprint-based and driving record background checks. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the background checks and drug test indicate eligibility for employment.
• The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
• Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV
  . If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please contact the NEOGOV applicant support at .
• View the job specification at:
  State Administrative Manager 15 Job Specification (Download PDF reader).

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.