[Fwd: Job Announcement]

[Steve Scarbrough]

Just bouncing this out for my boss.

Shannon Lang wrote:
> 
> Assistant Director  Mid-Wisconsin Federated Library System seeks a
> dynamic producer to work with a terrific team providing services for 33
> member libraries in 4 counties of central Wisconsin.  Qualifications
> include an MLS from an ALA accredited program, 4 years post degree
> experience, skilled use of a personal computer and the ability to
> communicate successfully through speech, written documents and graphic
> presentations.  This is a full time position, available May 3.  For
> additional information about this opportunity see job description below
> and/or contact Shannon Lang via email at langs at mwfls.org , via phone at
> 920-922-6899 or via mail at 244 West Pioneer, Suite C, Fond du Lac, WI
> 54935.  Closing date for applications is March 5, 1999.
> 
> Job Title:      Assistant Director
> Status:         FLSA Exempt; Full Time, Hiring Range: $37,000 to $38,542 plus
> benefits
> 
> SUMMARY
> Aids Director in administering organization policies.  Consults and
> advises Member Library Directors and coordinates activities in such
> areas as adult services, reference, building, special needs,
> administration and marketing.  Produces quarterly newsletter.
> 
> ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other
> duties may be assigned.
> 
> Participates in formulating and administering system policies and
> developing long range goals and objectives.
> 
> Represents the System at local, regional and state functions.  Makes
> both oral, written and graphic presentations utilizing various
> technology.
> 
> Directs and coordinates activities of department or area for which
> responsibility is delegated to further attainment of goals and
> objectives.
> 
> Reviews analyses of activities, costs, operations, and forecast data to
> determine department or division progress toward stated goals and
> objectives.
> 
> Confers with Director, other personnel and Member Libraries to review
> achievements and discuss required changes in goals or objectives
> resulting from current status and conditions.
> 
> SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
> Directly supervises one employee in the Services Department.  Carries
> out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's
> policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing,
> hiring, and training employee; planning, assigning, and directing work;
> appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employee; addressing
> complaints and resolving problems.
> 
> QUALIFICATIONS  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be
> able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements
> listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
> required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
> with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
> 
> EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
> Master's degree (MLS) in Library and/or Information Science from an ALA
> accredited program; and a minimum of four years related experience
> and/or training.
>  COMPUTER SKILLS
> Must be able to utilize personal computer using Windows 98 operating
> system.  Must have experience using word processing software for the
> purpose of preparing reports and articles and spreadsheet software for
> the purpose of preparing spreadsheets, charts and graphs. Must have
> experience communicating via email and utilizing the Internet for the
> collection and filing of data and information.  Local Area Network
> experience helpful.  Experience with database and presentation software
> preferred.
> LANGUAGE SKILLS
> Ability to write reports, business correspondence, grant proposals and
> procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and
> respond to questions from groups of library directors/staff, trustees,
> colleagues and the general public. Ability to read, analyze and
> interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical
> procedures, and governmental regulations.
> MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
> Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest ,
> proportions, percentages, area and costs.  Ability to apply concepts of
> basic algebra.
> REASONING ABILITY
> Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables
> in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to
> interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram,
> or schedule form.
> CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
> Must be eligible for Grade 1 Certification by the State of Wisconsin,
> Department of Public Instruction,  Division for Libraries and Community
> Learning.  The certificate must be presented within the initial year of
> employment.  Valid Wisconsin Driver's License and personal vehicle.
> 
> PHYSICAL DEMANDS  The physical demands described here are representative
> of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
> essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made
> to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
> functions.
> 
> While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly
> required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.  The
> employee frequently is required to sit.  The employee is occasionally
> required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance;
> and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must frequently lift
> and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40
> pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close
> vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and
> ability to adjust focus.
> 
> WORK ENVIRONMENT  The work environment characteristics described here
> are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
> essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made
> to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
> functions.
> 
> The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

-- 
STEVE SCARBROUGH
MID-WISCONSIN FEDERATED LIBRARY SYSTEM
Technology Resource Department
920-922-6899 FAX 920-922-9398

If everyone is moving forward together, 
then the success takes care of itself.