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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Director – Muskegon Area District Library (MI)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The
</span><a href="https://madl.org/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Muskegon Area District Library</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> (MI) seeks a strategic and experienced Director to lead a multi-branch system serving almost 110,000 residents
across 19 municipalities and townships along the West Michigan lakeshore. Governed by an eight-member Board of Trustees, the library operates 11 locations with 45 FTE and an annual budget of $5.8 million. Voters recently approved a 10-year millage in 2025,
reinforcing strong community support and providing a stable funding foundation for the system’s future. MADL is a member of the Lakeland Library Cooperative, sharing a catalog, resources, and delivery system with regional partners. Key responsibilities include
fostering a strong and supportive work environment, stewarding public funds to meet community needs, and engaging with a range of stakeholders, including local governments, community partners, and union representatives. The Director will ensure the library
remains responsive and relevant as community expectations and needs evolve.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The Muskegon area offers a unique blend of urban, suburban, and lakeshore living along Lake Michigan. Residents and visitors enjoy direct access to beaches and waterfront amenities,
along with a range of cultural institutions, including the Muskegon Museum of Art, the Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts, and the West Michigan Symphony. Outdoor opportunities are a defining feature of the area, with expansive parks, miles of bike
trails, and four-season recreation, including boating, hiking, skiing, and more. Located just 30 minutes from Grand Rapids and within driving distance of Chicago and Detroit, Muskegon offers both connectivity and space, with housing options ranging from downtown
living to suburban neighborhoods and rural settings.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Responsibilities:
</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">This role requires a strategic, experienced leader who can effectively manage operations, support staff, and engage with a range of stakeholders including local governments, community partners, and union representatives.
Under the direction of the Library Board of Trustees, the Director oversees development and administration of the annual operating budget, including financial analysis and forecasting; provides leadership and oversight for all library operations; leads long-range
planning; represents the library with city and township departments, regional partners, community organizations, and the public; leads the promotion a welcoming, inclusive environment for patrons in the diverse communities across Muskegon County; ensures all
library branches operate in compliance with applicable City and Township codes, policies, and Michigan Library Standards; establishes appropriate service levels and staffing structures to support operations; addresses personnel matters, including union-related
issues; and promotes a collaborative, inclusive, and equitable workplace culture.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Qualifications:
</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">A master's degree in library science from an accredited-ALA program, eight years of progressively more responsible experience in professional library work, the ability to obtain and retain</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span><a href="https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,9327,7-381-88855_89736-226645--,00.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Michigan
Level 1 Certification</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> within one year of hire, and ability to travel between work locations and related places of business as needed are required. Five years in a library administration position and previous union
experience is preferred.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">For a full list of responsibilities, required knowledge, skills, and abilities,</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black;background:white">
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt">see the links in the job posting on the Bradbury Miller Associates
</span><a href="https://bradburymiller-my.sharepoint.com/personal/bethbarker_bradburymiller_com/Documents/All%20Contract%20Stuff/01%20Open%20Contracts/MADL%20(MI)/website"><span class="MsoSmartlink"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">website</span></span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt">
(<a href="https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/">https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/</a>).
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Compensation:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> The hiring salary range is<b> $100,000 to $115,000</b> (with placement negotiable dependent on experience and qualifications)
and an excellent fringe benefits package.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black;background:white">Interested candidates should submit their resume through the application
</span></span><a href="https://bradburymiller-my.sharepoint.com/personal/bethbarker_bradburymiller_com/Documents/All%20Contract%20Stuff/01%20Open%20Contracts/MADL%20(MI)/portal"><span class="MsoSmartlink"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">portal</span></span></a><span class="normaltextrun"><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#467886;background:white">
</span></u></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black;background:white">(<a href="https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/">https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/</a>) by selecting the position and then the “Apply”
button. For further information, contact </span></span><a href="https://bradburymiller-my.sharepoint.com/personal/bethbarker_bradburymiller_com/Documents/All%20Contract%20Stuff/01%20Open%20Contracts/MADL%20(MI)/Bradbury%20Miller%20Associates"><span class="MsoSmartlink"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Bradbury
Miller Associates</span></span></a><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black;background:white"> (<a href="https://bradburymiller.com/">https://bradburymiller.com/</a>). This position closes on
</span></span><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Sunday, May 10, 2026</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Visit </span><a href="https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> to
access the latest version of this announcement in full, along with all related links. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#212121">— </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#212121">Beth Barker
</span></b><i><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#3B3838">(she/her)</span></i><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#3B3838"> </span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><i><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#3B3838">Director of Finance and Communication</span></i><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#3B3838"> </span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#3B3838">Bradbury Miller Associates </span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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