Assistant Director

Statesboro Regional Public Libraries

Job Opening

Position available: Assistant Director

Full-Time, 40 hours per week

Salary: $65,000 - $77,000 - Commensurate with Experience

Typical Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday - 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

This packet includes: Job Description

Employment Application

Employee Benefits

Position Location: 124 South Main Street

Statesboro, GA 30458

Current employees of Statesboro Regional Public Libraries are welcome to apply.

Applications must include: Cover Letter

Resume

Completed Application Form

Information about the Library System can be found at http://strl.info

Mail or email application to:

Statesboro Regional Public Libraries

Attn: Director

124 South Main Street

Statesboro, GA 30458

[email protected]

Application Deadline: Open until filled**.** Start date will be finalized in offer letter.

Statesboro Regional Public Libraries requires a criminal background check whenever a job offer has been

made and accepted by an individual. This documentation must be on file prior to employment.

Statesboro Regional Public Libraries
Position Description

Position Title: Assistant Director

Classification: FLSA exempt, Full time

Reports to: Regional Library Director

Overall Responsibility

The Assistant Director provides professional services and guidance to eight libraries. This position exercises

considerable responsibility and authority in the operations of Statesboro Regional Public Libraries and

requires a high level of professional knowledge and experience. The Assistant Director is guided by policies

formulated by regional and local library boards and administered by Statesboro Regional Public Libraries.

Essential Position Functions

 Provides support to Regional Staff and Library Managers for day-to-day library services including:

staff, patrons, purchasing, programming, publicity, grants, facilities maintenance, and more with

assistance from other staff.

 Leads the development and implementation of staff training focused on customer service excellence.

 Develops Regional Staff Training Day agendas.

 Attends local and regional library board meetings as needed.

 Assists in interview/selection process to fill vacancies.

 Assists with the development and updating of library policies and procedures.

 Prepares and assists with statistical reports and grant applications.

 May administer library operations in the absence of the Regional Library Director.

 Works at other libraries as needed or in the absence of a Library Manager.

 Completes other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Education, Training and/or Experience

 Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program.

 Possess or eligible for a State of Georgia Librarian certification.

 At least 3 years progressively responsible supervisory experience in public libraries.

 Agree to submit to a background check and have results that meet the expectations of the employer.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

 Ability to address and resolve patron and staff conflicts equitably

 Ability to evaluate, direct, supervise and motivate personnel

 Ability to maintain a satisfactory (good/average) or higher rating in annual performance evaluation

 Ability to maintain confidentiality and use tact and diplomacy working with staff, public, library

trustees, local businesses & area organizations.

 Ability to understand, interpret and apply library regulations and policies, with guidance from

Regional Library Director and Business Services as needed.

 Excellent computer skills; Proficient in use of Microsoft Office/Microsoft 365

 Excellent interpersonal skills

 Ability to solve problems, exercise discretion, make sound independent judgments, handle job related

stress, demonstrate initiative, and employ basic supervisory methods including work delegation and

constructive criticism

 Knowledge and experience with personnel management

 Excellent oral and written communication skills, attention to detail and accuracy with numbers

 Eligible for a Georgia driver’s license

 Access to a reliable means of personal transportation and ability to travel to other facilities

Preferred Qualifications

 Working knowledge of PINES/Evergreen system

 Experience with public library construction programs

Physical Skills

 Ability to sit and use computer for extended periods and operate standard office equipment, daily

 Ability to lift and move up to forty (40) pounds and push one hundred (100) pounds, occasionally

 Ability to travel by automobile frequently

Training, Supervision, and Evaluation

The Assistant Director is instructed in library policy and procedures by the Regional Library Director. Use of

the library catalog and circulation software is primarily learned from fellow staff members. The Assistant

Director is responsive to the directions from the Regional administration, library board, suggestions from the

library staff and requests from the public. Formal evaluation and review of the Assistant Director’s

performance is provided by the Regional Library Director.

Working Conditions

 Majority of work performed in general office and library environment, but also includes working

with the public at circulation desks

 Requires availability for extended hours as needed

 Requires evenings and/or weekends

 Requires periodic participation and attendance at State events and training

 Requires travel to the other libraries in the system

This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, skills or working

conditions associated with this position and is subject to review and change at any time in accordance with

the needs of the Statesboro Regional Public Libraries. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

someone with a qualifying disability to perform the essential functions of the position.

Statesboro Regional Public Libraries

124 S Main Street

Statesboro, GA 30458

Employment Application

We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis

including race, color, age, sex, religion, disability or national origin. Consistent with the Americans Disabilities Act,

applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process. We are a Drug Free

Workplace and participate in E-Verify.

Date: ______________________

Personal Information

Last Name: _________________________ First: ___________________ Middle: _________________

Physical Address: _____________________________________________________________________

City: _________________________ State: _____________________ Zip Code: __________________

Mailing Address: ___________________________________________________________________

City: _________________________ State: ______________________Zip Code: _________________

Phone Number(s): ____________________________________________________________________

Email Address: ______________________________________________________________________

Have you ever been arrested or convicted of a crime?

NO____ YES____ If yes, Date _____________ City___________________ State____

The Statesboro Regional Public Libraries realizes that convictions may have no reasonable relationship to the functions or

responsibilities of the job in question. For this reason a conviction record will not necessarily be a bar to employment. Factors

such as age and time of the offense, seriousness and nature of the violation and rehabilitation will be taken into account. Failure

to disclose criminal convictions will disqualify an applicant. If a job offer is made all potential employees must agree to a
background check.

Are you a Teachers Retirement System of Georgia (TRS) retiree? Yes ___ No___

Are you aware of any reason that you cannot perform essential functions of the job with or without

reasonable accommodations? (A copy of the job description is attached) NO _____ YES _____

(If yes, please explain)

___________________________________________________________________________________

Are you legally eligible for employment in the U.S.? NO _____ YES _____

Federal Law requires new employees to supply documents proving their employment authorization by the third day of

employment. A photo ID is required. Statesboro Regional Public Libraries participates in E-Verify.

Employment Desired

Position: ____________________________________________________________________________

Date you can start: ______________________ Salary desired: _________________________________

Are you employed now? Yes ____ No____

If yes, may we inquire of your employer? Yes ____ No____

Have you ever applied to this Library before? Yes ____ No____

If yes, when? ___________________ What position?______________________________________

Education

High School: __________________________________ Degree Conferred____________________

College Attended: ______________________________ Degree Conferred____________________

College Attended: ______________________________ Degree Conferred____________________

Former Employers

List your last three employers, beginning with the most recent one first.

Date (month/year)

From _____________ To _______________ Salary _____________ Position ____________________

Reason for leaving ____________________________________________________________________

Name and Address of Employer__________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

Date (month/year)

From _____________ To _______________ Salary _____________ Position ____________________

Reason for leaving ____________________________________________________________________

Name and Address of Employer__________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

Date (month/year)

From _____________ To _______________ Salary _____________ Position ____________________

Reason for leaving ____________________________________________________________________

Name and Address of Employer ______________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________

References – (Work related references preferred)

Name __________________________ Position ____________________ Years Acquainted _________

Email ____________________________________________________ Telephone ______________

Name __________________________ Position ____________________ Years Acquainted _________

Email ____________________________________________________ Telephone ______________

Name __________________________ Position ____________________ Years Acquainted _________

Email ____________________________________________________ Telephone _______________

Applicant’s Statement

I certify that answers given herein are true and complete to the best of my knowledge and authorize investigation of all

statements contained in this application for employment as may be necessary in arriving at an employment decision.

I understand and acknowledge that, unless otherwise defined by applicable law, any employment relationship with this

organization is of an “at will” nature, which means that the Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may

discharge Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that this “at will” employment relationship

may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing

by an authorized executive of this organization.

In the event of employment, I understand that false or misleading information given in my application or interview(s) may

result in discharge. I also understand that I am required to abide by all rules and regulations of the employer.

I understand that I am required to provide documents verifying my employment authorization by the third day of employment.

Statesboro Regional Public Libraries requires a criminal background check whenever a job offer has been made and

accepted by an individual. This documentation must be on file prior to employment.

I understand that Statesboro Regional Public Libraries is a Drug Free Workplace and participates in E-Verify.

Signature of Applicant _____________________________________________ Date ___________________

Please submit application to: Statesboro Regional Public Libraries

Attn: Director

124 S Main St

Statesboro, GA 30458

Email: [email protected]

Statesboro Regional Public Libraries

Employee Benefits

TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF GEORGIA (TRS)

This is the mandatory retirement program for library employees who work 20 hours per week or more.

Limited exceptions apply. In FY 2027 employees contribute 6.00% of their gross salary each pay period. The

current employer match is 22.32%.

For information on TRS, please visit www.trsga.com

Please note that employees who are enrolled in TRS do not also participate in Social Security.

SOCIAL SECURITY

This is a mandatory deduction for temporary employees and those who work fewer than 20 hours per week.

The 2026 employee deduction is 6.2% of the employee’s gross salary.

STATE HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN

State Health insurance is available to permanent library employees who are hired to work 30 hours per week

or more. Participation is not mandatory. New employee coverage begins on the first day of the month

following the first full month of employment.

For more information, please visit the State Health Benefit Plan website at:

https://shbp.georgia.gov/plan-options-programs

FLEXIBLE BENEFITS

Under a program administered by the Georgia Department of Administrative Services, eligible employees

may choose from a range of optional benefits, including Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long and Short

Term Disability, and Flexible Spending Accounts. Statesboro Regional Public Libraries does not match or

pay any of the cost of Flexible Benefits. For more information: https://team.georgia.gov/my-benefits/

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

The Kepro Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees and their immediate family members

and provides 24-hour, 7 days per week counseling. Available services include assessment and referral

resources, crisis management support, and legal and financial assistance resources. This program is offered at

no cost to the employee.