[Michlib-l] Executive Director position! Las Vegas-Clark County (NV) Library District

Thu Feb 20 20:43:20 EST 2014

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR – LAS VEGAS-CLARK COUNTY (NV) LIBRARY DISTRICT 

Read – Learn – Achieve.  Embrace Las Vegas-Clark County Library District’s
new Strategic Framework and provide welcoming and inspiring spaces for
reading, learning and achieving—and the tools and resources that families,
children, teens and adults need to succeed. The Board of Trustees seeks an
energetic new leader to foster a team environment and work with staff, local
government, organizations, agencies and communities and build on the
Library’s already outstanding reputation for service to achieve even greater
levels of excellence and community participation. The Library
<http://www.lvccld.org/>  is an independent taxing district serving the City
of Las Vegas and the unincorporated urban and outlying communities in Clark
County—an 8,000 square mile area. Governed by a ten-member Board of Trustees
(five appointed by the Las Vegas City Council and five by the Clark County
Board of Commissioners) the Library staff (733 full and part-time workers)
serve the 1.5 million citizens of the District utilizing a $52 million
budget to operate 25 locations—13 urban branches and 11 outlying
libraries—each featuring an array of events, workshops, programs, training,
celebrations, films and story times tailored to each location. Recipient of
many awards over the years—the District received 6.5 million visits to the
branches and circulated  14.5 million items in 2013. The Library District
Foundation provides additional support for community education, employment,
entertainment and economic vitality. 

Las Vegas and Clark County. Aside from its reputation as a world-class
tourist destination, the region boasts rich cultural amenities, excellent
recreational activities and is extremely family-oriented. Numerous cultural
experiences are available in the Las Vegas Valley—the Smith Center for the
Performing Arts is a world-class performing arts center presenting Broadway
touring shows, cabaret jazz and dance, and is home to the Las Vegas
Philharmonic and Nevada Ballet Theatre. Other organizations include the
Nevada Chamber Symphony, the Jazz Society, dramatic and musical theatre
groups and the many educational, sports and cultural opportunities provided
by the University of Nevada. Outdoor recreational activities abound and
include everything from golf to water sports to snow skiing—as well as
regional attractions like boating near Hoover Dam on Lake Mead, hiking and
rock climbing at Red Rock, and sightseeing at the Valley of Fire, the Grand
Canyon, and Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks. Los Angeles, San Diego and
Phoenix are accessible by car in a few hours. Neighborhoods abound with
numerous parks, playgrounds, recreation centers, walking and bike trails,
swimming pools and a variety of enrichment programs and activities
year-round.  Local groups perform concerts and plays geared especially
toward children, and special summer camps focus on dance, drama and the
visual arts. A low cost of living and no state income tax further contribute
to making this a great place to call home. Additional information on the
Library and the area can be found at LVCCLD Links
<http://www.gossagesager.com/LVCCLDlinks.htm> .

Responsibilities. The Executive Director is appointed by the Board of
Trustees and is responsible for the strategic direction and management of
the Library District and for the development of the District’s current and
future goals, objectives, policies and procedures. Illustrative duties
include: overall administration and operation of the District; oversees and
directs all budget and financial activities; exercises executive leadership
skills in coordinating the management team; provides effective team
development and leadership to the staff; works collaboratively with civic
organizations and community agencies; and works effectively with elected
officials at the Federal, State and Local level.  See the Executive Director
job description
<http://www.lvccld.org/pdfs/jobdescriptions/Executive%20Director%2010-13-08.
pdf>  for examples of essential functions and duties.

Qualifications. A Master’s degree, preferably an MLS from an ALA-accredited
program; supplemented by a minimum of ten years of executive experience,
five years of which must include experience in library or other public
administration, and eight years of supervisory experience. Desired knowledge
and abilities are included in the official job description.  Additional
advanced degrees such as an MPA, MBA or similar, experience in an urban
public library system, experience working in a union environment, and
success reporting to a policy-making board are highly desirable.

Compensation. The starting salary range is $152,000-177,000 with a
competitive benefits package
<http://www.lvccld.org/about/employment/benefits.cfm> .

For further information, contact Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager
Associates <http://www.gossagesager.com/contactus.html>  via email or phone.
To start the application process, send a meaningful cover letter and your
résumé as Word or pdf attachments to Dan Bradbury
<mailto:danbradbury at gossagesager.com>  or Jobeth Bradbury
<mailto:jobethbradbury at gossagesager.com>  on or before the closing date of
May 18, 2014.

The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District is an equal opportunity
employer.

Jobeth Bradbury

Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates <http://www.gossagesager.com/> 

4545 Wornall Rd, Ste. 805

Kansas City, MO 64111

816-803-7087 (cell); 816-531-2468 (office)

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