Library Services Director jobs in Modesto, CA

Please note the following:

• This recruitment is being established on behalf of the Law Library and is not a Merced County position.
• This is a full-time position (40 hours).
• Position qualifies for MCERA retirement pension benefits.
• Paid holidays provided.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Stipend provided for healthcare benefits.

• Plans, coordinates, and manages all programs and activities necessary for the administration and operation of the Law Library.
  
• Reports to the Board of Trustees and serves as their Recording Secretary at monthly Board meetings.
  
• Makes policy recommendations and implements the Board's decisions.
  
• Prepares, presents, and implements annual budgets.
  
• Prepares meeting agendas, minutes, reports of receipts and expenditures paid, annual reports, and other reports as required.
  
• Manages the Law Library's accounts receivables and payables; maintains financial records.
  
• Establishes and maintains a positive relationship with diverse patron community.
  
• Selects, hires, trains, and supervises staff necessary to conduct the Law Library's operations.
  
• Maintains active participation in the Council of California County Law Librarians (CCCLL) and other legal associations as directed.
  
• Acts as a liaison with other law libraries.
  
• Oversees the passport program.

Experience:
Four (4) years of increasingly responsible administrative level duties and at least two (2) years in a lead position or supervisory capacity performing complex administrative work in a legal office. Up to two (2) years of college or business school training, with relevant coursework, may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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  Operate a personal computer and other office equipment.
  
• Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone.
  
• Analyze data, interpret policies, procedures and regulations, develop appropriate conclusions and prepare reports.
  
• Resolve conflicts and respond appropriately to complaints.
  
• Complete multiple priority projects with conflicting deadlines and under stressful conditions.
  
• Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.
  
• Prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping.
  
• Frequently carry, lift, push, pull and manipulate large and small objects.
  
• Frequent use of hand-eye coordination.
  
• Must be able to lift up to thirty (30) pounds.
  
• Regular attendance is an essential function.

• Emerging legal research methods and technology.
  
• Principles of payroll, budgeting and financial management.

• Negotiate with vendors and providers for the Law Library services and resources.
  
• Participate in Law Library professional associations and continuing education.
  
• Operate a personal computer and other office equipment.
  
• Communicate effectively with others in person and on the telephone.
  
• Analyze detailed data, interpret directions, procedures and regulations and develop appropriate responses.
  
• Perform job duties under potentially stressful conditions and respond appropriately.
  
• Assist the judiciary, attorneys and the general public in locating and obtaining legal research material in print or electronic format.
  
• Use independent judgment to define line between legal advice and legal information.
  
• Promote the mission of the County Law Library and show the ability to effectively network with others as well as advocate for its needs.

Specific benefit information not available at this time