Group Branch Manager jobs in Kansas

Distinguishing Features of Work

If you are looking for an opportunity to be a vital member of an innovative and customer focused organization where you can use your expertise to help take our Library services to the next level and make a difference in the lives of people every day;

you may be just the person we are looking for! The Wichita Public Library has an immediate opening for an energetic, service-minded branch manager responsible for Angelou and Evergreen branch libraries n Central Wichita Kansas.

The Wichita Public Library has a strong commitment to providing extraordinary customer service in person, online, and in the community.

• The Wichita Public Library serves 389,000 citizens through a network of 7 unique locations. WPL is committed to the following service initiatives;
• Support a literate community
• Ensure digital inclusion
• Provide equitable access to information
• Deliver administrative activities with efficiency and effectiveness

Typical days and hours for this position : Monday-Thursday, 8 : 30am-5 : 30pm; Friday, 9 : 15am-6 : 15pm; evenings and weekends as needed.

Bargaining Unit : Employees Council

Examples of Work Performed

• Conducting community outreach and building community relations in the branch service areas.
• Maintaining onsite supervision and management of the assigned branch locations.
• Ensuring consistent, high quality service delivery from the assigned branch location.
• Developing and overseeing programs and services that meet the evolving needs of community residents within the branch service area.
• Implementing activities in support of the Library’s strategic plan as it relates to service from branch locations.
• Implementing process improvement techniques to provide continuous improvement as it relates to branch operations and work processes.
• Resolving operational issues and customer concerns in a timely manner.
• Selecting, scheduling, training, supervising and coaching staff assigned to the branch location.
• Recommending library materials collection additions to fulfill needs and expectations of branch users.
• Coordinating assigned activities with other branches and sections of the Library.
• Actively participating in work of the Library’s supervisory team.
• Collaborates across library divisions to ensure a strategic approach to library services.
• Position will be required to travel to different work sites. Reliable personal transportation is required.
• Examples of work performed are not intended to be all-inclusive.
• Additional related duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements of Work

• Thorough knowledge of library principles, methods, practices, and materials.
• Thorough knowledge of books, authors, and reader interests.
• Knowledge of standard computer keyboard configurations and ability to access, interpret, and record information using a video display terminal and electronic keyboard.
• Knowledge of counseling, interviewing and personnel procedures.
• Ability to effectively plan, organize, and supervise the work of others.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, representatives of outside agencies, and the public.
• Ability to analyze problems and recommend measures to bring about a solution.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, orally, in writing, and / or by whatever creative means are necessary to cross communication barriers.
• May require ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas driver's license.
• An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Required Experience and Training

Graduation from an American Library Association accredited institution with a master's degree in library science.

Three years of professional library experience is required

Supervisory experience is preferred.

Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

• Possesses a strong working knowledge and use of Microsoft operating system and software, Internet software and media applications, digital technologies, android, iOS, and other software.
• Possesses ILS systems experience, preferably Polaris / Leap.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.

Offers of employment will be made contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which will include drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of the results of a police records check.

Last updated : 2024-05-01