[Publib] PA Position Announcement

[Jobeth Bradbury]

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - CHESTER COUNTY (PA) LIBRARY SYSTEM



Chester County Library System seeks a dynamic leader to help transform
a good library system into a great system for this growing suburban
community of 475,000.  Reporting to the County Library System Board
and County Commissioners, the director is responsible for effectively
administering a federated library system composed of the District
Center Library and seventeen member libraries. With a total $8 million
budget and 170 employees the executive director collaborates with key
stakeholders to establish a strategic vision to aligns the System's
mission, goals and objectives with Chester County resident needs and
County priorities.

 

Overall Responsibilities include: fostering and maintaining effective
internal and external communications; providing leadership in
establishing operational plans, goals and best practices;
strengthening financial planning, budgeting and fund raising;
encouraging the System and member libraries to become active and
engaged community participants; leading and fostering staff
development; and developing and maintaining effective local, state and
national partnerships and collaborations.   For additional information
see the detailed job description
<http://www.gossagesager.com/JobDescription.doc> .

 

Minimum Qualifications.  A master's degree in library science from an
accredited program and a minimum of ten years of progressively
responsible professional experience in the management and operation of
a public library system or an equivalent combination of education and
experience.   Essential attributes include superior written and oral
communications ability, thorough knowledge of financial and personnel
management, collaborative and consensus-building skills, vision,
creativity, and knowledge of current trends and "best practices" for
the application of new technology and library services. 

 

Compensation: Beginning salary $85,000 - $100,000 (with placement
dependent upon experience and qualifications) with a competitive
benefits package.

 

To Apply or Obtain Further Information: The Chester County Library
System Board requests that all inquiries be forwarded to the library
executive search firm of Gossage Sager Associates.  Visit Chester
County Links <http://www.gossagesager.com/Chesterlinks.htm>  for
additional information about the System and the Chester County area.
The closing date for applications is March 3, 2008. To apply, please
send a cover letter and current resume as Word attachments via e-mail
to DanBradbury at gossagesager.com. 

 

GOSSAGE SAGER ASSOCIATES, 4545 WORNALL RD., STE. 805, KANSAS CITY, MO
64111

 

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