Assistant Director — Library Administration

Job overview

The Assistant Director role is onsite at the Main Library in Georgetown, KY; compensation is not specified. The position supports library operations and administration under the Executive Director. The Assistant Director helps ensure effective daily library service, supports staff and managers, and advances library policies and strategic goals. The role also acts for the Executive Director when needed and works with departments, the community, and external agencies.

What you'll do

• Supervise day-to-day library operations and act for the Executive Director in their absence or as assigned
• assist with reports, meetings, staff supervision, policy implementation, strategic planning, budgets, and vendor performance
• supervise and evaluate higher-level managers
• support hiring, onboarding, and training
• attend Board of Trustees meetings
• serve as a community liaison
• oversee library services and operations, including schedules, meeting rooms, opening and closing, patron concerns, program evaluation, and collection development.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

assistant director

library administration

library operations

staff leadership

public library

strategic planning

georgetown ky

scpl

on-call availability

weekend work

travel required

kdla certification

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and experience; at least seven years of progressively responsible administrative and management experience; and ability to obtain Professional I or II KDLA certification. The schedule may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and on-call service as needed; travel is required.

About the employer

SCPL is hiring for this role. Industry: Administration of Education Programs. Sector: 92.