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<p><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 1 em; font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; !important;"><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="3">SWON Libraries Consortium seeks a talented, dynamic, forward-thinking individual to serve as its next Executive Director.</font></span><br />
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<p><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 1 em; font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; !important;"><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="3"><strong>GENERAL DESCRIPTION:</strong> Working with the SWON Executive Board, the Executive Director provides vision and leadership for the SWON Libraries consortium, promoting SWON’s core values of communication, service, community-building, and advocacy for area libraries and library staff. S/he plans, directs, and assesses the services, activities, and resources within the context of SWON Libraries’ mission and strategic plan, and develops and supervises cooperative ventures among the multi-type member libraries. S/he develops and administers the SWON Libraries’ budget (in conjunction with the Finance Committee) and office operations, and plans and coordinates all continuing education and training events for library staff throughout Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky. Due to the small nature of SWON Libraries, the Executive Director also functions as a practitioner of key elements of daily administrative and clerical tasks.<br />
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<strong>REPORTING STRUCTURE:</strong> Reports to the Executive Board.<br />
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<strong>DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong></font></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 1 em; font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; !important;"><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="3">COLLABORATION: </font></span></strong></p>
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<li><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="3"><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="3">Promotes collaborative partnerships with vendors and other organizations throughout the service area, such as the State Library of Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana, and the Ohio Regional Library Systems. Works with the other Regional Library systems to create original programming either in part or for the entire state. This may include but is not limited to creation of webpage content, recruiting local presenters, creating in-person programming, supporting grant projects with letters of endorsement and commitment of resources.</font></font></li>
<li><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="3"><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="3">Attends Regional Library Systems’ meetings. </font></font></li>
<li><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="3"><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="3">Promotes communication among the member institutions and serves as a liaison between groups within SWON Libraries.</font></font></li>
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<p><strong><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 1 em; font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; !important;"><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="3">RESPONSIBILITIES TO BOARD: </font></span></strong></p>
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<li><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="3"><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="3">Works with the Executive Board in administering the operation of SWON Libraries in a collegial and collaborative atmosphere that fosters teamwork and cooperation among the member institutions. </font></font></li>
<li><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="3"><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="3">Works with the Executive Board to provide vision and leadership for SWON Libraries so that services and collaborations continually evolve and maximize emerging information technologies. </font></font></li>
<li><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="3"><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="3">Makes recommendations to the Executive Board and Directors Council about policies, planning and the development of services for SWON consortium members. </font></font></li>
<li><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="3"><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="3">Serves as an ex-officio (non-voting) member of the SWON Executive Board, Finance, Strategic Planning, and/or other Board committees as appropriate.</font></font></li>
<li><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="3"><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="3">Plans and organizes Executive Board Meetings, reporting on the state of SWON Libraries’ finances, continuing education, and organizational projects. </font></font></li>
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<p><strong><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 1 em; font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; !important;"><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="3">SERVICE TO OUR MEMBERS:</font></span></strong></p>
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<li><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="3"><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="3">Plans and organizes SWON Libraries Member meetings, facilitating communications with members and seeking member input on significant initiatives. </font></font></li>
<li><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="3"><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="3">Recruits new members from libraries within the tri-state area, and encourages participation of member libraries in planning and activities. </font></font></li>
<li><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="3"><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="3">Coordinates assessment of SWON Libraries’ initiatives and services.</font></font></li>
<li><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="3"><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="3">Maintains and/or creates website content in conjunction with the SWON Libraries staff. </font></font></li>
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<p><strong><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 1 em; font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; !important;"><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="3">PERSONNEL:</font></span></strong></p>
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<li><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="3"><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="3">Ensures completion of all administrative and clerical tasks required by the SWON Libraries organization.</font></font></li>
<li><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="3"><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="3">Develops with staff all continuing education and training events for SWON Libraries.</font></font></li>
<li><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="3"><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="3">Manages the SWON Libraries office and staff. Establishes priorities and implements effective procedures. </font></font></li>
<li><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="3"><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="3">Hires, supervises, and evaluates staff. Reports personnel actions to the Executive Board as necessary. </font></font></li>
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<p><strong><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 1 em; font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; !important;"><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="3">ADMINISTRATION:</font></span></strong></p>
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<li><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="3"><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="3">Seeks grants and other sources of funding outside of traditional state funding to support SWON Libraries’ activities. Advocates at the state level for additional or stable funding. </font></font></li>
<li><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="3"><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="3">Manages and directs vendor negotiations, project management, SWON Libraries’ infrastructure, and/or relationships with other organizations in the advancement of SWON Libraries mission. </font></font></li>
<li><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="3"><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="3">Oversees the finances for SWON Libraries including working in conjunction with the Finance Committee, Accounting firm and Executive Board. Makes sure that SWON Libraries follows Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP). </font></font></li>
<li><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="3"><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="3">Acts as Fiscal Agent for other Library related entities as required. Fiscal agency includes creating monthly financials statements, bank reconciliation, accounts payable and accounts receivable processing. </font></font></li>
<li><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="3"><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="3">Creates Quarterly statements for the State Library of Ohio, including financial and activity details from the prior quarter’s activities. </font></font></li>
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<p><strong><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 1 em; font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; !important;"><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="3">REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:</font></span></strong></p>
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<li><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="3"><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="3">Master’s level degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited program preferred. Other advanced degrees or equivalent experience will be considered. </font></font></li>
<li><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="3"><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="3">3-5 years management experience, including in areas of budgeting, supervising, event planning, managing vendor relations, marketing, and advocacy. </font></font></li>
<li><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="3"><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="3">Demonstrated knowledge of and interest in basic and emerging technologies, and willingness to learn and apply new technologies. </font></font></li>
<li><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="3"><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="3">Effective communication in a variety of mediums and with diverse communities. </font></font></li>
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<p><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 1 em; font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; !important;"><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="3"><strong>SALARY:</strong> From $55,000, plus generous benefits package.<br />
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<strong>APPLICATION PROCESS:</strong> All interested individuals should send a cover letter and resume to <a href="mailto:board@swonlibraries.org?subject=Executive%20Director%20Position" style="color:#2d74a0;">board@swonlibraries.org</a> or mail to:<br />
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<strong>SWON Libraries Consortium</strong> <br />
c/o Executive Board<br />
10250 Alliance Rd. Suite 112<br />
Blue Ash, OH 45242 </font></span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 1 em; font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; !important;"><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="3">Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications received by May 1, 2017 will receive priority.</font></span><br />
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