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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Raleway"><font size="2" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><b><span>The Opportunity<span></span></span></b></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font size="2" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span>The <b>Cleveland Heights – University Heights Public Library </b>[Heights
Libraries]<b> </b>is seeking a strategic, visionary leader to serve as their
next <b>Executive Director</b>. This dynamic position reports to a seven-member
Board of Trustees, guides a dedicated staff of 152, and is responsible for the
overall operation and management of the library’s departments, services, programs,
collections, buildings, employment, and fiscal oversight. As the ambassador and
face of the library system, the Executive Director is also tasked with
fostering proactive and attentive communications with the Board, staff, customers,
and community members. <span></span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font size="2" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span>In addition to organizing, directing, and evaluating
all library functions, operations, and activities, the Executive Director will prioritize
strategic development, civic engagement, budget planning, resource management, staff
collaboration, and championing literacy, intellectual freedom, and privacy. </span><b><span><span></span></span></b></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font size="2" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><b><span>About the Library and Community<span></span></span></b></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font size="2" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><a name="_Hlk202939135"><span>Heights Libraries began its mission to serve
the community in 1916. The library system has grown and expanded significantly
in the intervening years, but its founding ideals of providing outstanding
library services, staff, and facilities has not changed. Heights Libraries are
the progressive and adaptive center of the community, connecting people to each
other, to their neighborhoods, and to the world. To learn more, visit: </span></a><a href="https://heightslibrary.org" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline"><span><i><span>https://heightslibrary.org</span></i></span><span></span></a><span><span><span></span></span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font size="2" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span><span>Located in the heart of Cuyahoga County, Cleveland
Heights is a vibrant, diverse, and welcoming community. The area combines
historic charm with modern living. Residents enjoy walkable neighborhoods,
unique local shops and restaurants, rich arts and cultural offerings, and ample
access to beautiful parks and green spaces. With affordable housing and an
engaged, community-oriented population, Cleveland Heights provides an excellent
quality of life for those looking to live and work in a place that values learning,
inclusivity, and civic engagement.<span></span></span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font size="2" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span><span>University Heights is an historic inner ring
suburb in the heart of the east side of Greater Cleveland, located ten minutes from
University Circle, the scientific, medical, and cultural center of Northeastern
Ohio. The city’s namesake, John Carroll University, it one of twenty-eight
Jesuit universities in the United States. JCU is a leader in undergraduate and
graduate education, the city’s largest employer, and an asset to the region.<span></span></span></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font size="2" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><b><span>Position Qualifications and Compensation<span></span></span></b></font></p>
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</span></span></span><span>A
Master’s degree is required. A Master of Library and Information Science [MLIS]
is preferred.<span></span></span></font></p>
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</span></span></span><span>Ten or
more years of progressively responsible library experience, including at least seven
years of supervisory experience, is required.<span></span></span></font></p>
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</span></span></span><span>Experience
in community engagement, collaboration, and advocacy [i.e., working and partnering
closely with civic/community partners, local businesses, government officials, and
other key stakeholders] is required.<span></span></span></font></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraph" style="margin:6pt 0in 6pt 0.25in;text-align:justify;line-height:normal"><font size="2" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span><span>-<span style="font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal">
</span></span></span><span>Experience
leading new projects and diverse teams to enhance collections, programs, services,
facilities, and staff is required.<span></span></span></font></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraph" style="margin:6pt 0in 6pt 0.25in;text-align:justify;line-height:normal"><font size="2" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span><span>-<span style="font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal">
</span></span></span><span>Experience
managing multiple work locations and a distributed workforce is required.<span></span></span></font></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraph" style="margin:6pt 0in 6pt 0.25in;text-align:justify;line-height:normal"><font size="2" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span><span>-<span style="font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal">
</span></span></span><span>Ability
to effectively advocate for the library’s [and shared community] values including
equity, diversity, intellectual freedom, sustainability, and innovation is
required.<span></span></span></font></p>
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</span></span></span><span>Experience
providing strategic financial oversight and managing budgets in alignment with
organizational goals is preferred.<span></span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font size="2" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span>A generous compensation package includes a competitive starting pay
range of <b>$130,000 to $150,000</b>; earned time-off allowances; medical, dental, and
vision insurance; OPERS retirement plan; and more.<span></span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:107%"><font size="2" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><b><span>To Apply</span></b></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:107%"><font size="2" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><b><span><br><span></span></span></b></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:10pt;font-family:Raleway"><span><font size="2" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">To be considered for this position, please submit your resume and a
cover letter [including salary requirements] to: <span style="color:rgb(0,32,96)"><a href="mailto:ryansheehan@oahumanresources.com">ryansheehan@oahumanresources.com</a></span>.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. </font><span></span></span></p>
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