MANAGER OF SYSTEM SERVICES - Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (Full-time)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to,managing the System Services department;coordinating a cohesive system-wide approach to designing, delivering, and evaluating library programs and services that are responsive, accessible, and sustainable; engaging in SCLSNJ management process and other professional activities.

Full details: Manager of System Services Packet 2024

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Advanced degree in Library Science, Education,or related field preferred. Five years of full-time progressively responsible professional experience which includes demonstrated leadership and collaboration skills, with three years’ experience in staff supervision and budget oversight; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities. Must reside in the State of New Jersey within one year of employment unless exempted by law. Reliable transportation to attend training, meetings or other assigned duties at other

branches or off-site locations as required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ability to operate a personal computer and keyboard,projectors, printers, and other office equipment; reading materials and providing verbal assistance to library users in English; manual dexterity to handle books, software, and a variety of media formats; intermittent sitting, standing, and walking; occasional bending, reaching, and stooping; lift and carry items weighing up to 20 lbs.; pushing or pulling objects weighing up to 100 lbs; distinguishing sounds at various frequencies and volumes; distance vision sufficient to distinguish people or objects under a variety of light conditions; vision sufficient to view computer screens and spine labels under a variety of light conditions.

ABOUT SCLSNJ:

Somerset County Library System of New Jersey partners with you to connect, to explore, to share and to discover. Our vision is to work together to enrich lives, expand knowledge and strengthen communities. SCLSNJ is comprised of 11 branch locations and 2 reading stations.

For more information, visit SCLSNJ.org.

NO CALLS, PLEASE.

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POSITION TITLE/GRADE:

Manager of System Services, Grade F

LOCATION/DEPARTMENT:

Bridgewater branch/SCLSNJ Administration

REPORTS TO:

Lynn Hoffman, Deputy Director

ORGANIZATION:

Somerset County Library System of New Jersey

LIBRARY TYPE:

Public

JOB TYPE:

Full-time, Exempt

SALARY: $98,592, 37.5 hours per week

SCHEDULES:

Will include some evenings and weekends as determined by department or System needs; additional hours may be required with or without advanced notice; ability to attend conferences and meetings that require overnight travel; occasional work outdoors at community events or outreach activities.

The annual salary for the MANAGER OF SYSTEM SERVICES is $98,592

(negotiable depending upon experience and qualifications).

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered, please send a cover letter, resume, and SCLSNJ application to jobs@sclibnj.org, with the job identification number in the subject line.  Job#2024-13 Manager of System Services 

The SCLSNJ application can be found on the website:SCLSNJ.ORG/ABOUT/WORK-AT-SCLSNJ.

For more information, visit SCLSNJ.ORG.

Somerset County Library System of New Jersey offers a comprehensive and competitive

benefits package, including:

• Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance

• Pension and retiree healthcare

• 26 vacation days, 3 personal days, and 15 sick days per year

• 11 holidays

• Support for professional organization involvement

• Paid professional association memberships

• Voluntary benefits, including a flexible spending account and deferred compensation plan

• Family leave benefits

• Flexible scheduling

Additionally, SCLSNJ promotes the overall health, well-being, and growth of staff through a variety of wellness programs and initiatives, and support for training and continued education opportunities.

This position is open until filled.