Assistant Manager - Main

Assistant Manager
- Main# Assistant Manager
- Main Lorain, OH 44052## Description
** Distinguishing Features of the Position
** The Assistant Manager assists the Branch Manager with a variety of complex technical and administrative tasks requiring considerable independent judgment and in-depth knowledge related to the management of a library department or branch operations.
** Essential

Job Duties and Responsibilities
*** Serves as a key member of management; understands the organization, financials, industry/sector, customers, and strategy.
* Supervises employees, provides direction, coaches, trains and develops, hires, and manages performance to organization goals and expectations.
* Manages budgets and resources effectively and efficiently; knows and understands organization’s financial position.
* Manages vendors and outside service providers effectively; sets expectations and holds them accountable.

Building Management
* Oversees physical plant (cleanliness, safety, security use); reports problems to the Facilities Manager and/or immediate supervisor.

Personnel Management
* Reviews and submits staff time sheets.
* Prepares and distributes staff 2-week schedules.
* Prepares and distributes weekly Public Services desk schedules
* Trains current and new staff as needed.
* Assists the manager with employee evaluations and development.

Programming
* Assists the manager with implementing programs and events at the branch.

Project Management
* Manages and leads in the daily operation of a library department or branch.
* Monitors branch operations and makes recommendations for adjustments and/or improvements.
* Enters system-wide IT tickets with CLEVNET as needed.
* Assists at various Public Service desks as needed.
* Alternates with other Persons-in-Charge as needed to be in charge of any branch location.
* May participate on special committees inside the library and/or within the community. Communicates effectively with staff, patrons, community, individuals and groups.
* Prepares correspondence and hears and resolves complaints.

Records Management
* Monitors hold report list, patron requests, as needed.
* Prepare weeding list.

Reference
* Reviews and responds to patron web requests.

Performs other duties as assigned.## Qualifications
** Minimum Education & Experience Required
**
* Education:

Bachelor’s degree is required. Master’s degree is preferred.
* Certifications or licensure: OLC certification is preferred.
* Years of relevant experience: 2 or more years is preferred.
* Years of experience supervising: 0 or more years is preferred.
* Pre-employment drug screening is required.
* Criminal background and education verification checks are required.
** Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
*** Knowledge of professional library principles, methods, techniques, and procedures
* Knowledge of all Public Services positions and duties
* Knowledge of reader interest levels
* Skill in working with collective bargaining
* Ability to lead, plan and supervise the work of others with direction from the Branch Manager
* Ability to lead and facilitate small groups
* Ability to work with discretion and integrity when accessing or handling sensitive labor relations and management information, including matters related to negotiations, grievances, and personnel decisions, in a manner consistent with the responsibilities and legal obligations of a confidential employee.
* Ability to travel locally to library branches.
* Ability to use a computer and job-related software or systems applicable to the essential functions of the job, which may include, but not be limited to email/calendar software, internet/intranet browsers, word processing, spreadsheets, database software, and various systems of software used by the Library.
** Physical Demands & Working…