[Michlib-l] Executive Director-Arapahoe (CO) Library District-Position Open!

Tue Sep 27 16:04:48 EDT 2016

Executive Director-Arapahoe (CO) Library District

Arapahoe Libraries - Transforming lives and enabling access to knowledge
through experiences that people have yet to imagine! The Board of Trustees
of the Arapahoe Library District <http://arapahoelibraries.org/>  seeks a
creative and visionary leader-an engaged and energetic
administrator-committed to ensuring that the Arapahoe Library District
continues to provide innovative library services for this diverse and
culturally rich library district. The District was established in 1966 by
the Arapahoe County Commissioners and the Deer Trail School Board, but is an
independent taxing jurisdiction, governed by an appointed Board of Trustees.
The Arapahoe Library District encompasses most of Arapahoe County and
provides service to 619,000 suburban and rural residents in the service area
<http://arapahoelibraries.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/28/2016/07/arapahoeli
brarydistrictlegalserviceareamap2011.pdf> . Arapahoe Libraries take great
pride in their knowledgeable staff, top-notch facilities, the services they
offer, and the information, fun, and entertainment they deliver. With a $32
million annual budget (the result of a successful mill levy increase in
2015) and a staff of 295 (244 FTEs), Arapahoe Libraries welcomed 1.9 million
visitors to its eight libraries and its mobile and virtual services, and
loaned 4.74 million items last year-and they can't wait to see where they go
from here! The Library District is enthusiastically supported in its efforts
by the Arapahoe Library Friends' Foundation-raising additional funds from
the private sector and serving as the District's advocacy group. The
Foundation and the vital Friends of the Arapahoe Library District, support a
delightful array of library programs, services and experiences. Are you the
exceptional individual ready to lead this dynamic organization? Let's find
out!

And who doesn't want to be in Arapahoe County/the greater Denver area? With
300 days of sunshine, proximity to the Rocky Mountains, outdoor recreational
activities such as skiing, biking, and hiking, a thriving arts and cultural
scene, and exciting professional and college sports teams-the locals all
attest-and science backs them up-The sky really is bluer in Colorado. More
than 631,000 people call Arapahoe County, the third largest county in
Colorado, home. It's a county of contrasts-the western part of the County is
mostly urban/suburban with residential, retail, office and industrial areas,
while the eastern portion is relatively rural. Arapahoe County claims some
of the nation's largest high tech and communication companies. The Denver
Tech Center and Centennial Airport are vital to the area's healthy economy
and provide thousands of jobs to area residents. With nine school districts,
a wide variety of housing choices, and a moderate cost of living, people
enjoy a local quality of life that includes excellent parks, greenbelts and
trail systems, fine food, a healthy lifestyle and superior public services.
See Arapahoe Links <http://www.gossagesager.com/arapahoelinks.htm>  for
additional details on the position, the Library and the region.

Responsibilities. The Executive Director is responsible for planning,
developing, directing, and leading all operations and activities of the
Library District; recommending, implementing and administering policy in
pursuit of the Library's vision, values, and mission
<http://arapahoelibraries.org/mission> ; and providing administrative
support to the Board of Trustees. Additional responsibilities include:
assuring a program of service that meets the needs of District customers and
community members; representing the Library District to local governments,
civic and community organizations, professional associations and the general
public; accomplishing short-term and long-range planning; and implementing
and managing the budget and other resources using sound business practices
to assure the effective and efficient use of tax-supported resources.  See
the official Executive Director Job Description
<http://www.gossagesager.com/arapahoejobdesc.pdf>  for additional details.

Qualifications. A Master's Degree in Library Science and three years of
progressively responsible senior management experience-including specific
experience with public library organization and operations are preferred; or
any combination of relevant, equivalent education and experience. Desired
knowledge, skills and abilities include: experience developing and
administering budgets; strong oral and written communication skills;
customer focus and excellent public relations skills and the ability to
build trust and effective partnerships; a commitment to developing others,
facilitating change, building successful teams and leading through vision
and values; business acumen and strategic decision making ability. Prior
experience with a multi-branch system and success in reporting to a
governing board are highly desirable.

Compensation. The position offers a hiring salary range of $130,000 -
$150,000 (dependent upon experience and qualifications) and an attractive
benefits package.

For further information, contact Bradbury Miller
<http://www.gossagesager.com/>  Associates via email or phone. Apply via
email with a meaningful cover letter and your resume as Word or pdf
attachments to Dan Bradbury <mailto:danbradbury at gossagesager.com> . This
position closes November 6, 2016.

Jobeth Bradbury

Bradbury Miller 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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