Job Information
Kansas Employer Angelou / Evergreen Branch Manager in Wichita, Kansas
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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
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{=html} <!-- --> - - Provide equitable access to information
{=html} <!-- --> - 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
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- - Conducting community outreach and building community relations in the branch service areas.
{=html} <!-- --> - - Maintaining onsite supervision and management of the assigned branch locations.
{=html} <!-- --> - - Ensuring consistent, high quality service delivery from the assigned branch location.
{=html} <!-- --> - - Developing and overseeing programs and services that meet the evolving needs of community residents within the branch service area.
{=html} <!-- --> - - Implementing activities in support of the Librarys strategic plan as it relates to service from branch locations.
{=html} <!-- --> - - Implementing process improvement techniques to provide continuous improvement as it relates to branch operations and work processes.
{=html} <!-- --> - - Resolving operational issues and customer concerns in a timely manner.
{=html} <!-- --> - - Selecting, scheduling, training, supervising and coaching staff assigned to the branch location.
{=html} <!-- --> - - Recommending library materials collection additions to fulfill needs and expectations of branch users.
{=html} <!-- --> - - Coordinating assigned activities with other branches and sections of the Library.
{=html} <!-- --> - - Actively participating in work of the Librarys supervisory team.
{=html} <!-- --> - - Collaborates across library divisions to ensure a strategic approach to library services.
{=html} <!-- --> - - Focusing on outcomes; prepares and submits evaluations, reports and statistics.
{=html} <!-- --> - - Position will be required to travel to different work sites. Reliable personal transportation is required.
{=html} <!-- --> - - Examples of work performed are not intended to be all-inclusive.
{=html} <!-- --> - Additional related duties may be assigned as needed.
Requirements of Work
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- - Thorough knowledge of library principles, methods, practices, and materials.
{=html} <!-- --> - - Thorough knowledge of books, authors, and reader interests.
{=html} <!-- --> - - Knowledge of standard computer keyboard configurations and ability to access, interpret, and record inform tion using a video display terminal and electronic keyboard.
{=html} <!-- --> - - Knowledge of counseling, interviewing and personnel procedures.
{=html} <!-- --> - - Ability to effectively plan, organize, and supervise the work of others.
{=html} <!-- --> - - Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, representatives of outside agencies, and the public.
{=html} <!-- --> - - 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 ne