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North Dakota State Library | Bismarck, ND (partial telecommuting possible)
Type: Full time
Application deadline: 2 October 2023
Minimum education: Master's degree
Salary: $5,973.00 - $6,769.00/month
In this leadership position, you will be responsible for providing high level guidance, oversight and direction to the Library Services Division, which includes the Library Development and Cataloging departments, as well as serve as backup to the State Librarian.
On a day-to-day basis, you'll develop and maintain working knowledge of supported areas to provide leadership and strategic direction to the division. You will be responsible for reviewing existing processes and identifying areas for improvement, evaluating the impact of planned organization change; monitoring and approving division expenditures and budget; and participating in Executive Leadership.
This position is eligible for partial telecommuting.
To be successful in this position, you must be an effective supervisor and successful at managing a physical/remote team. You must be a strategic thinker with an eye for continuous process improvement. You are experienced in interpreting data, policy, and standards and in translating details into program delivery. You are effective at influencing change and engaging team members and external stakeholders in change. Additionally, you are an effective communicator with strong writing skills and have experience with public speaking.
Rewarding work environment, career development opportunities, paid family health insurance, paid leave, flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, 457 deferred compensation plan, and voluntary insurance benefits including dental, vision, and life insurance.
All applications for open State Library positions must be made via the State of ND Careers site. Paper submissions will not be accepted. Application materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on the posted closing date. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
All potential applicants must attach and/or upload the following documents in a .pdf, .doc, or .docx format:
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State Library does not provide sponsorships.
Contact Laural Sehn, Fiscal Services Division Director, at (701) 328-4652 or lmsehn@nd.gov for more information, accommodation, or assistance in the application or interview process.