Chief Executive Officer
– Tulsa (OK) City-County Library
Grow
with Us in Beautiful Green Country!
The Tulsa City-County Library Commission seeks a new Chief Executive Officer to
build on a solid foundation of excellent library service. Work with the Library
Commission to determine the strategic direction and policies for the library;
serve as the face of the library in the community; develop and implement plans
for new library facilities, services, and programs; advise Tulsa Library Trust
Board and Friends of the Tulsa City-County Libraries; raise funds, develop and
maintain donor relations to enrich library services. The challenges are
exciting and the opportunities are endless! See http://www.gossagesager.com/TulsaJD.htm
for the complete job description.
The
Tulsa City-County Library System is
an independent library district with a permanent tax rate exclusively dedicated
to public library services. Governed by an 11-member, appointed Board of
Commissioners, the system is a dynamic library system serving the 585,068
residents of Tulsa County in Northeastern Oklahoma. Library staff (269.5
FTEs) utilize a budget of $25.8 million to operate 25 public locations, one
service center and an active bookmobile serving an increasingly diverse area.
Named a Five-Star Library by Library Journal in 2008, this year
the system celebrated a record 5.7 million circulation and increases in
foot-traffic. TCCL also benefits from a supportive Tulsa Library Trust and
active Friends groups.
Tulsa
boasts a widely diversified business base. It is one of "America's Most Livable Communities" and recently
Relocate America ranked it the "No. 1 Place to Live." Known as
a Mecca for arts in Oklahoma, the city enjoys a rich cultural legacy with its
ballet, opera, symphony and museums. Art deco masterpieces abound in many
downtown buildings. Outstanding higher education facilities and recreational
amenities help it earn these accolades and greatly enhance the area's quality
of life.
Additional
information on the Tulsa City-County Library system and the community can
be found at: http://www.gossagesager.com/Tulsalinks.htm.
Minimum requirements: an MLS from an ALA-accredited program; ten years of progressively responsible public library experience with a minimum of five years of executive level administrative experience in a multi-branch urban or suburban system. Advanced management training (MPA, MBA or similar degree), proven experience reporting to a policy-making board, and success in collaborating with county or municipal officials are highly desirable. Essential skills include: excellent internal and external communication skills that inspire and motivate; the ability to develop and implement a shared vision of innovative library service for the System; skill in building and maintaining effective relationships with the Library Commission, staff and with community leaders; experience in strategic planning, facilities and space planning, fiscal management, library technology, fund development, and working with library trusts and charitable foundations.
Compensation: The salary range is $130,000-150,000 with a competitive benefits package.
For
further information: Contact Dan
Bradbury, [log in to unmask]
or at 816-531-2468. To apply, please send a cover letter and current resume as
Word attachments via email. This position will close October 10, 2010.
Tulsa City-County Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Jobeth Bradbury
Bradbury Associates/Gossage
Sager Associates
4545 Wornall Rd., Ste. 805
Kansas City, MO 64111
816.803.7087
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