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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Raleway"><font size="2"><b style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><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"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span>The Akron-Summit County Public Library [ASCPL]
is seeking an accomplished </span><span>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 327, and is
responsible for the overall operations and management of the Main Library and 18
branch locations and their services, programs, and collections. 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></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">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 ASCPL’s core
values of <i>Excellence, Service, Learning, </i>and<i> Diversity and Inclusion.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font size="2"><b style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><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"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><a name="_Hlk202939135"><span>ASCPL has served Summit County for over 150
years.<span> </span>The system is recognized locally
as an essential community asset<span> </span>due to
its excellent customer service, collaborative community involvement, innovative
initiatives and programs, and a high level of customer satisfaction.<span> </span>That excellence helps ASCPL fulfill its
mission to provide resources for learning and leisure, information services,
meeting spaces, and programs for all ages that support, improve, and enrich
individual, family, and community life. To learn more, visit: </span></a><a style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline"><span>www.akronlibrary.org</span><span></span></a><span><span><span></span></span></span></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;text-align:justify;line-height:normal"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span>Akron [with a 2020 population of 190,469],
is known as the Rubber City due to the vital role it played in the rubber
industry.<span> </span>Downtown Akron boasts
amenities such as the </span><a href="https://www.milb.com/akron" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline"><span>Akron Rubber Ducks</span></a><span> Stadium [the AA affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians], the </span><a href="https://www.akroncivic.com/" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline"><span>Akron Civic
Theatre</span></a><span>, and the recently renovated </span><a href="https://www.akronohio.gov/departments/lock_3/index.php" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline"><span>Lock 3 Park</span></a><span>.<span> </span>Main Library is across the street from the </span><a href="https://akronartmuseum.org/" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline"><span>Akron Art
Museum</span></a><span> and just several blocks away
from the vibrant Market Street arts district that includes </span><a href="https://www.summitartspace.org/" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline"><span>Summit
Artspace</span></a><span>, the </span><a href="https://nightlightcinema.com/home" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline"><span>Nightlight
Cinema</span></a><span>, and the </span><a href="https://blujazzakron.com/" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline"><span>Blu Jazz+</span></a>,<span> and </span><a href="https://www.theofficialmusica.com/" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline"><span>Musica</span></a><span> concert venues.<span>
</span>Also nearby is the </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/northsidedistrictakron/" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline"><span>Northside entertainment district</span></a><span>,
as well as numerous restaurants, coffee shops, and several breweries. The
popular recreational</span><a href="https://www.ohioanderiecanalway.com/explore/the-towpath-trail/" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline"><span> Towpath Trail</span></a><span> is also just down the road.<span> </span>Even
more amenities are available in the greater Akron area, including outdoor
activities through </span><a href="https://www.summitmetroparks.org/" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline"><span>Summit Metro Parks</span></a><span> and the </span><a href="https://www.nps.gov/cuva/index.htm" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline"><span>Cuyahoga Valley National Park</span></a><span>, concert venues like </span><a href="https://www.clevelandamphitheater.com/" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline"><span>Blossom
Music Center</span></a><span> and </span><a href="https://www.goodyeartheater.com/" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline"><span>the
Goodyear Theatre</span></a><span>, historic sites [such
as </span><a href="https://stanhywet.org/" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline"><span>Stan
Hywet Hall & Gardens</span></a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.summithistory.org/john-brown-house" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline"><span>The John Brown House</span></a><span>, and </span><a href="https://www.wrhs.org/do-see/historic-sites/hale-farm-village" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline"><span>Hale Farm & Village</span></a><span>], and the </span><a href="https://akronhistorycenter.org/partners/" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline"><span>Akron
History Center</span></a><span>, which is operated by
ASCPL.<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"><b style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span>Position Qualifications and Compensation<span></span></span></b></font></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraph" style="margin:6pt 0in 6pt 0.25in;text-align:justify;line-height:normal"><font size="2"><span class="gmail-agcmg" 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><span class="gmail-agcmg" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">A Master’s degree in
Library and Information Science [MLIS] is required.</span><span class="gmail-agcmg" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span><span></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"><span 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>Ten or
more years of relevant career experience, with at least seven years of
supervisory experience. <span></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"><span 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
in community engagement, collaboration, and advocacy [i.e., working and
partnering closely with civic/community partners, local businesses, government
officials, and other key stakeholders].<span></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"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span><span>- </span></span><span>Experience
leading new projects and diverse teams to enhance collections, programs,
services, facilities, and staff is required.<span></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"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span>- Experience
managing multiple work locations and a distributed workforce.<span></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"><span 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 Core Values of Excellence, Service,
Learning, and Diversity and Inclusion<span></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"><span 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
providing strategic financial oversight and managing budgets in alignment with
organizational goals.<span></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"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span><span>- </span></span><span>A valid
driver's license, automobile insurance, and reliable personal transportation
are required, as well as the ability to pass criminal background, professional
references, and education verification checks.<span>
</span><span></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"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span> </span><span></span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">A generous compensation package includes a competitive starting pay
range of <b>$160,000 to $187,000</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"><b style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span>To Apply</span></b></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:107%"><font size="2"><b style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><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"><span 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. </span></font><span></span></span></p>
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