Assistant Director of Libraries - Broward County Library (FL)

Assistant Director of Libraries - Broward County Library (FL)

Broward County Library (FL) an innovative, creative, and resourceful model 21st Century Library seeks a collaborative, strategic leader with the ability to deliver results as Assistant Director of Libraries. As the 2020 Florida Library of the Year, Broward County Library is one of the busiest Florida library systems with its 37 locations. Broward County Libraries has two flagship locations: a Main Library which features the Storefront- Artist in Residence Program, Active Learning Center, the Studio for Teens, and Small Business Incubator; and the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center which features a museum, art gallery, special collections vault and state-of-the-art auditorium.

The Assistant Director of Libraries assists the Libraries Division Director in the administration and supervision of the public service operations for the library, including policy development, efficient use of resources, planning and organization of service delivery, development of administrative procedures, and in motivating staff to achieve new goals and strategic imperatives. Additionally, this position will guide projects from concept to implementation and evaluation and lead the delivery of system-wide programs and services. The Assistant Director will establish high standards of public service, including evaluating the effectiveness of system-wide programs, services, and events.

Broward County, located in southeast Florida and home to the city of Fort Lauderdale, "the Venice of America." This area is a culturally rich community of diverse, welcoming neighborhoods with miles of beautiful beaches and waterways and warm sunny weather. Within Broward County, each community boasts its own distinct charm and advantages. Many cities have received national accolades for their exceptional quality of life, family-oriented atmosphere, outstanding schools, vibrant recreational programs, and innovative housing initiatives. Greater Fort Lauderdale has received many accolades-as a destination, a place to retire, a great place to start a business or find a job. Broward County has a tremendous number of retail shops, entertainment venues, dining, historical and outdoor recreation opportunities, and is recognized for its support of artists and the art community.

Responsibilities include comprehensive understanding of industry trends and implications; maximizing the use of data for strategic decision making; clearly exhibit excellent leadership skills and a depth of experience in library management and administration, strategic planning, community partnerships, and collaboration; clearly demonstrate a collaborative, team-oriented leadership style, embracing employee participation at all levels of the organization; actively seek out community participation and engagement, with an openness to new ideas, and foster the development of community partnerships; and have a strong commitment to continuous improvement and best practices. In partnership with the Leadership Team, the Assistant Director will fulfill the library's strategic plan by providing direction, oversight, management, and innovation efforts for essential library programs and services; and lead efforts in creating excellent and engaging patron experiences through smart service design and delivery. The Assistant Director must also be able to demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, creativity, embrace and drive effective change initiatives; be intellectually engaging with strong interpersonal, communication, and advocacy skills; and have the ability and skill to influence others, negotiate successful resolutions, and engage in effective problem-solving. For a full list of responsibilities, please see the job description linked on our website (https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/).

Compensation: The starting salary range is $125,390.60 - $200,122.87 with placement dependent on qualifications. A competitive benefits package is included.

Interested candidates should submit their resume through the application portal (https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/) by selecting the position and then the "Apply" button. For further information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates (https://bradburymiller.com/). This position closes on Sunday, September 7, 2025.

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Minimum Qualifications: A master's degree from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association in Library Science, Library and Information Science, or a closely related field; six (6) years of progressively responsible experience supervising the operations of a large library system or multiple locations, including four (4) years of supervisory experience is required.

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