Black River Technical College is seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated person to serve as Library Director. The Library Director works under the supervision of the Vice President for Academics. This is a full time, 12-month position on the Pocahontas campus.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The primary responsibility of the Library Director is to provide efficient access to information to all patrons by effectively managing all library operations, including library resources, library personnel, and the library physical facility. The library director must demonstrate effective management skills in all library service areas with the ability to plan, organize, supervise, and maintain a high standard of service for all library functions. The Library Director will direct and evaluate the support staff as well as student workers, serve on library and college committees, and participate in activities that enhance professional knowledge.
The College is committed to a quality work environment and experience by providing the following benefits in addition to compensation:
- COLA and/or bonuses are provided whenever fiscally responsible
- Eight hours of sick leave monthly after fulfilling all work hours in a pay period
- Eight hours of vacation leave monthly after fulfilling all work hours in a pay period
- Vacation leave increases according to years of service schedule
- Eight hours per calendar year of education leave
- A portion of health insurance premium paid by BRTC
- $20,000 life insurance policy with premium paid by BRTC
- 14% minimum retirement contribution from BRTC each pay period
- 11 paid State Holidays per calendar year if employed full time during the date of those holidays
- Tuition Waiver for employee and dependents to BRTC
Qualifications:
The preferred minimal professional degree is a Master's degree in Library or Information Science, demonstrated experience with library technology, and working knowledge of new and emerging technologies in library services. Applicant should have excellent oral, written and organizational skills.
Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, state application, unofficial transcripts, and three professional references to:
BLACK RIVER TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Julie Edington, Director of Human Resources
P.O. Box 468
Pocahontas, AR 72455
Telephone (870) 248-4000 Ext. 4032
BRTC IS AN Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
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