<div dir="ltr"><div>Good morning:</div><div><br></div><div>Please post the following on the OPLIN listserv. Thanks!</div><div><br></div><div>###</div><div><br></div><div><b><font face="arial, sans-serif">Job Opportunity: Executive Director for the Akron-Summit County Public Library [OH]</font></b></div><div><font face="arial, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><b>The Opportunity</b></font></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font face="arial, sans-serif">The Akron-Summit County Public Library [ASCPL] is seeking an
accomplished leader to serve as their next Executive Director. 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. </font></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font face="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 Excellence, Service, Learning, and Diversity and Inclusion. </font></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><b>About the Library and Community</b></font></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><a name="_Hlk202939135">ASCPL has served Summit County for over
150 years.  The system is recognized
locally as an essential community asset 
due to its excellent customer service, collaborative community
involvement, innovative initiatives and programs, and a high level of customer satisfaction.  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: </a><a style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration-line:underline">www.akronlibrary.org</a></font></p>



<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font face="arial, sans-serif">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.  Downtown Akron boasts amenities such as the <a href="https://www.milb.com/akron" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Akron Rubber Ducks</a> Stadium [the AA
affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians], the <a href="https://www.akroncivic.com/" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Akron
Civic Theatre</a>, and the recently renovated <a href="https://www.akronohio.gov/departments/lock_3/index.php" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Lock 3 Park</a>.  Main Library is across the street from the <a href="https://akronartmuseum.org/" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Akron Art Museum</a> and just several blocks
away from the vibrant Market Street arts district that includes <a href="https://www.summitartspace.org/" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Summit Artspace</a>, the <a href="https://nightlightcinema.com/home" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Nightlight Cinema</a>, and the <a href="https://blujazzakron.com/" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Blu Jazz+</a>, and <a href="https://www.theofficialmusica.com/" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Musica</a> concert venues.  Also nearby is the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/northsidedistrictakron/" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Northside entertainment
district</a>, as well as numerous restaurants, coffee shops, and several
breweries. The popular recreational<a href="https://www.ohioanderiecanalway.com/explore/the-towpath-trail/" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"> Towpath
Trail</a> is also just down the road. 
Even more amenities are available in the greater Akron area, including
outdoor activities through <a href="https://www.summitmetroparks.org/" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Summit
Metro Parks</a> and the <a href="https://www.nps.gov/cuva/index.htm" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Cuyahoga
Valley National Park</a>, concert venues like <a href="https://www.clevelandamphitheater.com/" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Blossom Music Center</a> and <a href="https://www.goodyeartheater.com/" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">the Goodyear Theatre</a>, historic
sites [such as <a href="https://stanhywet.org/" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens</a>,
<a href="https://www.summithistory.org/john-brown-house" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">The John Brown House</a>,
and <a href="https://www.wrhs.org/do-see/historic-sites/hale-farm-village" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Hale
Farm & Village</a>], and the <a href="https://akronhistorycenter.org/partners/" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Akron History Center</a>, which
is operated by ASCPL.</font></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><b>Position Qualifications and Compensation</b></font></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"></p><ul><li><font face="arial, sans-serif">A Master’s degree in Library and Information Science [MLIS]
is required.</font></li><li><font face="arial, sans-serif">Ten or more years of relevant career experience, with at
least seven years of supervisory experience. </font></li><li><font face="arial, sans-serif">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].</font></li><li><font face="arial, sans-serif">Experience leading new projects and diverse teams to enhance
collections, programs, services, facilities, and staff is required.</font></li><li><font face="arial, sans-serif">Experience managing multiple work locations and a
distributed workforce.</font></li><li><font face="arial, sans-serif">Ability to effectively advocate for the Library’s Core
Values of Excellence, Service, Learning, and Diversity and Inclusion</font></li><li><font face="arial, sans-serif">Experience providing strategic financial oversight and
managing budgets in alignment with organizational goals.</font></li><li><font face="arial, sans-serif">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.  </font></li></ul><p></p>















<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font face="arial, sans-serif">                </font></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font face="arial, sans-serif">A generous compensation package includes a competitive starting
pay range of $160,000 to $187,000; earned time-off allowances; medical, dental,
and vision insurance; OPERS retirement plan; and more.</font></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><b>To Apply</b></font></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font face="arial, sans-serif">To be considered for this position, please submit your
resume and a cover letter [including salary requirements] to: <a href="mailto:ryansheehan@oahumanresources.com">ryansheehan@oahumanresources.com</a>.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. </font></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:10pt;font-family:Raleway"><br></p></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><table style="direction:ltr;border-collapse:collapse"><tbody><tr><td style="font-size:0;height:12px;line-height:0"></td></tr><tr><td><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse:collapse;font-family:Arial;line-height:1.15;color:#000"><tbody><tr><td style="vertical-align:top;padding:.01px 12px 0.01px 1px;width:65px;text-align:center"><img src="https://cdn.gifo.wisestamp.com/im/sh/dS9SVkFWb1F5eDZiNy8xNjcxNzM1MjI0NTE4LnBuZyNsb2dv/circle.png#logo" height="auto" width="65" alt="photo" style="width:65px;vertical-align:middle;border-radius:50%;height:auto"></td><td valign="top" style="padding:.01px 0.01px 0.01px 12px;vertical-align:top"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse:collapse"><tbody><tr><td style="line-height:1.08;padding:0.01px"><span style="text-transform:initial;font-weight:bold;color:rgb(243,132,36);letter-spacing:0px;line-height:1.2;font-size:18px"> Mark Fiala </span><br><span style="text-transform:initial;font-weight:bold;color:rgb(100,100,100);line-height:1.2;font-size:14px"> President, </span><br><span style="text-transform:initial;font-weight:bold;color:rgb(100,100,100);line-height:1.2;font-size:14px"> Organizational Architecture, Inc. </span></td></tr><tr><td><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse:collapse"><tbody><tr><td nowrap width="250" style="padding-top:12px;width:250px"><p style="margin:.1px;line-height:1"><span style="font-size:12px;color:rgb(33,33,33)"><img src="https://cdn.gifo.wisestamp.com/s/rfp3/F38424/26/trans.png" style="vertical-align:-2px;line-height:1.2;width:13px" width="13" alt="icon"><a href="tel:216.586.4762+//+216.242.2698" style="text-decoration:unset" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="line-height:1.2;color:rgb(33,33,33)"> 216.586.4762 // 216.242.2698</span></a></span></p></td></tr><tr><td nowrap width="119" style="padding-top:6px;width:119px"><p style="margin:.1px;line-height:1"><span style="font-size:12px;color:rgb(33,33,33)"><img src="https://cdn.gifo.wisestamp.com/s/rfm1/F38424/26/trans.png" style="vertical-align:-2px;line-height:1.2;width:13px" width="13" alt="icon"><a href="tel:330.554.7144" style="text-decoration:unset" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="line-height:1.2;color:rgb(33,33,33)"> 330.554.7144</span></a></span></p></td></tr><tr><td nowrap width="267" style="padding-top:6px;width:267px"><p style="margin:.1px;line-height:1"><span style="font-size:12px;color:rgb(33,33,33)"><img src="https://cdn.gifo.wisestamp.com/s/rfem1/F38424/26/trans.png" style="vertical-align:-2px;line-height:1.2;width:13px" width="13" alt="icon"><a href="mailto:markfiala@oahumanresources.com" style="text-decoration:unset" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="line-height:1.2;color:rgb(33,33,33)"> markfiala@oahumanresources.com</span></a></span></p></td></tr><tr><td nowrap width="185" style="padding-top:6px;width:185px"><p style="margin:.1px;line-height:1"><span style="font-size:12px;color:rgb(33,33,33)"><img src="https://cdn.gifo.wisestamp.com/s/rfw1/F38424/26/trans.png" style="vertical-align:-2px;line-height:1.2;width:13px" width="13" alt="icon"><a href="https://oahumanresources.com/" style="text-decoration:unset" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="line-height:1.2;color:rgb(33,33,33)"> oahumanresources.com</span></a></span></p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:12px 0.01px 0.01px 0.01px"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td align="left" style="padding-right:6px;text-align:center;padding-top:0"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/OrganizationalArchitecture" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank"><img width="24" height="24" src="https://cdn.gifo.wisestamp.com/s/fb/3b5998/48/circle/background.png" style="float:left;border:none" border="0" alt="facebook"></a></td><td align="left" style="padding-right:6px;text-align:center;padding-top:0"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/oahumanresources/" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank"><img width="24" height="24" src="https://cdn.gifo.wisestamp.com/s/inst/E4405F/48/circle/background.png" style="float:left;border:none" border="0" alt="instagram"></a></td><td align="left" style="padding-right:6px;text-align:center;padding-top:0"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/organizational-architecture-inc-/" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank"><img width="24" height="24" src="https://cdn.gifo.wisestamp.com/s/ld/0077b5/48/circle/background.png" style="float:left;border:none" border="0" alt="linkedin"></a></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="w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