Libraries Director, Assistant

We invite you to explore the many opportunities to serve our community, by sharing your talents, skills, and expertise. You'll join a diverse team of over 1300 individuals dedicated not just to making a career, but a difference; because what we create in High Point, changes the world!

• Our Core Values :
• Integrity
• : Saying what we mean and consistently doing what we say with no desire other than the good of the citizens we serve. It means standing up for beliefs.
• Responsibility
• : A continual process that emphasizes a high level of personal accountability by each member of the organization.
• Partnership
• : Adding competitive value and quality to the services provided to our residents, businesses, and visitors through responsible fiscal stewardship, increased innovation, greater use of technology, and expanded civic, neighborhood and regional partnerships.
• What We Offer :

The City of High Point offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. We also offer generous benefit package for full-time employees which include but are not limited to :

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 401K and 457B Retirement Plans
• PTO earned within first year
• 12 Paid Holidays per year
• Tuition Reimbursement Plan
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective day one
• What You'll Do :
• As the Assistant Library Director, you’ll play a key leadership role in shaping the day-to-day operations and long-term success of our public library system. Working alongside the Library Director and a talented team of division managers, you’ll help guide the library’s people, projects, and priorities—ensuring exceptional service to our community.

You’ll oversee several key divisions, including Technical Services, Lending Services, Maintenance, and Administration, and serve as a trusted advisor on personnel matters, budgeting, purchasing, and facility operations. From coordinating large-scale maintenance and technology projects to supporting hiring and staff development, this position blends strategic planning with hands-on leadership.

If you’re a collaborative, organized, and forward-thinking professional with a passion for libraries and community service, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and evolving organization.

• Essential Tasks & Responsibilities :
• Partner with division managers and Human Resources to recruit, interview, and hire exceptional library staff.
• Oversee major purchases and vendor relationships to ensure the responsible and efficient use of public resources.
• Manage the library’s building maintenance and security programs, coordinating with City departments and contractors.
• Support budget development, financial reporting, and expenditure tracking for multiple divisions.
• Guide and develop staff in Technical Services, Lending Services, Maintenance and Administrative Services, fostering a positive and productive team culture.
• Assist in planning and implementing operational projects and new initiatives that enhance library services and community engagement.
• Represent the library at meetings, including Library Board sessions, and assist in preparing technical reports and annual statistics.
• Qualifications :
• Required Qualifications
• Master's in library science or master's in library & information science from an ALA-accredited program.
• Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience.
• Valid driver’s license issued by the State of North Carolina or another state, with the ability to obtain an NC license
• Must be eligible for an NC Public Librarian Certification
• Preferred Qualifications
• Five years of supervisory experience
• Experience with Workday
• Experience with NC Cardinal / Evergreen
• 3-5 years of experience with budget preparation
• Physical Requirements
• Hearing / Speaking - Expressing and / or receiving information by means of spoken word are both necessary to converse with internal and external customers including co-workers, citizens, and applicants.Visual Abilities – the ability to perceive via eyesight is required for this position :
• Acuity, far – clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. Must be able to see from a distance when administering and observing employment tests, operating a motor vehicle, or addressing an audience.
• Acuity, near – clarity of vision at 20 inches or less. Must be able to see work-related business documents close at hand.
• Depth perception – Three-dimensional vision and the ability to judge distance and space relationships.
• Field of Vision – the area that can be seen up and down or to the right or left while eyes are focused on one point. Must be able to see a wide span of area.
• Accommodation – Must be able to adjust the eye lens to glance quickly.Physical Strength – degree of physical demands typically associated with this position include :
• Light Work
• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally; and / or
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force frequently; and
• A negligible amount of force constantly to handle or move materials related to the position.
• Type of Physical Demands
• Reaching - Extending the hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.
• Handling - Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand(s).
• Fingering - Picking, pinching or otherwise working with fingers primarily rather than the entire hand or arm.
• Mental Activity / Requirements
• Reasoning :
• Ability to apply principles of logical thinking combined with knowledge of principles and practices of public personnel and employment laws to work tasks and handle practical situations, comprehend, and respond to a variety of situations in a timely fashion and exercise good judgment.Mathematics Ability :
• Using arithmetic and / or Statistics : Ability to direct and oversee the use of arithmetic and / or statistics in the preparation of a variety of tests and reports.Language Ability :
• The ability to speak, read and write the English Language are required for this position.
• Environmental Conditions
• Physical Surroundings :
• The Human Resources Analyst is subject to working inside or outdoors.Hazards :
• There are no occupational hazards typically associated with this position.Machinery / Tools / Work Aids / Other Equipment :
• Equipment regularly associated with office-based work.The work location of this job will be 901 N Main St High Point, North Carolina.
• Our Commitments
• The City of High Point is dedicated to fostering a work environment that values individuals from all backgrounds and seeks to attract and retain the most qualified partners in service to the citizens of High Point. As an at-will employer, the City allows employees to terminate their employment, or be terminated at any time, with or without cause, as long as it is not prohibited by law.
• The City of High Point is committed to classifying and compensating its employees fairly for the work they do, weighing both the internal capabilities and the external market. While the job description is not intended to and does not create a contract of employment, we are excited to use this “living document” as a guide for managing performance and positions to ensure job descriptions are reflective of the current work required by the incumbent or expected by any candidate to whom an offer of employment is extended.
• The City of High Point is committed to providing a safe, comfortable

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