[Michlib-l] Executive Director position, Poudre River Public Library, Fort Collins, CO

[Jobeth Bradbury]

Executive Director Position! Poudre River Public Library District-Fort
Collins, Colorado

 

Embrace the Colorado lifestyle as  <http://www.poudrelibraries.org/> Poudre
River Public Library District's next Executive Director!  Lead an
outstanding public library district headquartered in exciting Fort Collins,
one of the Top 10 Healthiest cities and one of America's Most Innovative
Tech Hubs. Promote and execute the Library's strategic vision-a vision with
focus-People, Partners, and Place-to be realized with superb services,
outstanding programs, and exceptional customer service. The Executive
Director will work collaboratively with the seven-member Board of Trustees,
the County and Library staff to deliver new services and programs to a
region with significant growth and unlimited potential. The Library focuses
on continuous learning, awareness and marketing efforts, creating a sense of
place, and building sustainable external partnerships throughout northern
Larimer County, CO. The Library's three locations, anchored in Fort Collins,
and its outreach department circulates 3.2 million items annually to a
population of 186,000+ residents with an annual budget of $9.9 million, a
committed staff of 160, and a vital Friends of the Library. The District
serves an 1,800 square-mile region and is dedicated to matching diverse
community needs, interests and priorities with exceptional opportunities for
learning, intellectual stimulation and personal enjoyment. Just as the
Poudre River flows through the region and sustains life across the high
plains of northern Colorado, The Poudre River Public Library District is
where the free flow of information cultivates growth and serves as a steady,
limitless source of renewal for all of its communities. 

 

Located in northern Colorado,  <http://www.fcgov.com/> Fort Collins enjoys
and celebrates its reputation for wonderful cultural and recreational
amenities, an outstanding public school system, first rate medical care, and
Colorado State University. Nestled at the base of the Rocky Mountains, Fort
Collins, the County Seat, offers 300 days of sunshine a year and is a
regional hub for shopping and employment. As a renowned technology corridor,
major employers include Hewlett Packard, Intel, and Avago Technologies. Live
music and entertainment, as well as great local dining (Fort Collins is
known for its breweries), can be found throughout the historic downtown
area. Fort Collins offers the quality of life of a small community with the
exhilaration of a large city-a place in which you can reinvent and
reinvigorate yourself. For more information on Fort Collins, Larimer County,
and the Poudre River Public Library District, visit
<http://www.gossagesager.com/poudrelinks.htm> Poudre River Links.

 

Responsibilities include planning and directing all phases of library
operations-financial, personnel, facilities, and business for the library
district with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers;
assisting the Board of Trustees in the development of policies providing
overall direction for the District; working closely with the Board, Larimer
County, and elected county and municipal officials; understanding and
contributing to northern Colorado's community, culture, lifestyles and
interests focusing on active civic engagement promoting external
partnerships; promoting best practices analyzing continuous improvement,
library services and programs consistent with community expectations;
understanding and supporting innovative library technologies; experience
working with new capital projects; and proven experience mentoring,
developing, and evaluating staff. For the complete position description, see
<http://www.gossagesager.com/poudrejobdesc.pdf> Poudre River Public Library
District Executive Director.

 

Qualifications. Minimum requirements include an MLS from an ALA-accredited
program and five years of library experience in increasingly responsible
library positions or an equivalent background and experience that will
enable the candidate to effectively perform the work required.  Essential
skills include excellent administrative, financial planning, communication,
and personnel management skills; ability to inspire and lead staff;
initiative, awareness and vision in developing library services; and skill
in building and maintaining effective relationships with the staff, Library
Board, Friends of the Library and community leaders. Successful experience
reporting to a governing board, working in a multi-branch environment, and
successful strategic planning and implementation are highly preferred.

 

Compensation. The starting salary range is $125,000-145,000 dependent on
qualifications with a competitive benefits package. 

 

For further information, please visit  <http://www.gossagesager.com>
Bradbury Associates/Miller Associates. Apply via email with a meaningful
cover letter and resume as Word or PDF attachments to
<mailto:karenmiller at bradburymiller.com> Karen Miller. This position will
close June 12, 2016.

 

 

Jobeth Bradbury

Bradbury Associates/Miller Associates <http://www.gossagesager.com/> 

(formerly Gossage Sager Associates)

4545 Wornall Rd, Ste. 805

Kansas City, MO 64111

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

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