Literacy and Program Manager

$71,882 - $87,373/Yr

City Of Lodi - Lodi, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Lodi, CA

Administration of Economic Programs

About the position

The Literacy and Program Manager at the Lodi Public Library is a pivotal role that involves planning, organizing, directing, and supervising the daily activities of the library. Under the administrative direction of the Library Director, this position is responsible for training and evaluating library staff, developing and implementing literacy programs and services, and ensuring the effective delivery of library procedures and policies. The manager will perform administrative tasks related to the planning, management, and evaluation of library projects and programs, providing complex administrative assistance to the Director and performing related duties as assigned. In this role, the manager will oversee the day-to-day operational activities of the library, including volunteer services and library programming. This includes managing tutoring and support services for both child and adult learners in the literacy program, conducting student intake and assessments, matching students with tutors, coordinating tutor training, and evaluating the training process. The manager will also oversee the assessment process to measure learner progress and provide ongoing consultation and support to tutors and learners. Additionally, the manager will assist in the selection and orientation of new staff, plan and supervise the work of paraprofessional and clerical staff, and assess the needs for staffing, supplies, and resources. The Literacy and Program Manager will engage with the community, maintaining contact with library support groups, schools, and community agencies. They will prepare publicity for library activities, promote library services, and serve as a project manager for developing new services or evaluating existing ones. The manager will also assist in developing the departmental budget and monitoring expenditures, ensuring that the library meets the diverse needs of the community it serves.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, directs, and supervises the day-to-day activities of the Lodi Public Library.
• Trains and evaluates staff assigned to work within the library.
• Develops and implements Library Literacy programs and services.
• Implements Library procedures, policies, and service delivery.
• Performs administrative work in planning, management, and evaluation of Library projects and programs.
• Provides highly responsible and complex administrative assistance to the Director.
• Manages the delivery of tutoring and support services for child and adult learners in the Literacy program.
• Performs student intake and assessment; matches students with tutors.
• Coordinates tutor training and evaluates and updates training process.
• Oversees assessment process to measure learner progress; provides ongoing consultation and support to tutors and learners.
• Assists in the selection of assigned staff and department orientation of newly hired employees.
• Plans, organizes, schedules, evaluates, and supervises the work of paraprofessional and/or clerical staff responsible for public or library support services.
• Participates in developing and updating departmental work procedures and policies; interprets and applies library policies and procedures.
• Initiates and maintains contact with members of the community, including library support groups, schools, service organizations, County departments, and community agencies.
• Arranges visits for members of the community to the library and speaks to organizations about library services.
• Prepares publicity on library activities and promotes the use of the library within the community.
• Serves as a project manager in the development of new services or evaluation of existing services.
• Plans, evaluates, and implements service to the public, organizations, and educational institutions.
• Assists in developing departmental budget and monitors expenditures.

Requirements

• Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major coursework in education, speech pathology & audiology, psychology, communications, humanities, social science, business, public administration, library science or behavioral science field.
• Five years of increasingly responsible experience in professional public library administration, including three years of Adult and Children Literacy programming, Library programming, and management experience including supervision of library staff.
• Possession of the appropriate valid driver's license from the California Department of Motor Vehicles.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of principles and practices of delivering library services via emerging technologies.
• Familiarity with current trends, new technology, and social media platforms that may affect the library system.
• Experience with budgeting and resource management principles and practices.

Benefits

• Salary range of $71,881.89 - $87,372.88 Annually.
• Participation in a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.