Executive Director for Support Services

The Prince George's County Memorial Library System (PGCMLS) is seeking an Executive Director for its Support Services Division.

This is a highly advanced and strategic leadership position that directs and manages the business operations, services and activities of the library system including Facilities, Safety and Procurement; oversees the development, planning, and implementation of all capital projects; prepares, submits, and monitors the Capital Budget; and manages and trains department staff.  This position is a member of the Executive Team and reports to the Library's CEO. 

Essential Functions Include: 

• Managing the operations and activities of procurement, facilities and safety of the library. 
• Supervising department staff; monitoring and evaluating job performance; overseeing staff training and development. 
• Preparing, submitting, and monitoring the Capital Budget.
• Coordinating library renovation projects. 
• Overseeing the development of capital projects/construction. 
• Coordinating the selection and purchase of equipment, supplies, and furniture for the library system. 
• Overseeing vendor performance; negotiating, signing and maintaining contracts; finalizing vendor orders. 
• Developing goals and objectives and new policies and procedures for the strategic plan. 
• Implementing library administrative policies and procedures. 
• Acting as the Library’s representative to the Prince George’s County Insurance Risk Pool.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or comparable field.
• Five or more years of related experience required; experience in a public or non-profit organization in an executive or leadership capacity preferred.   
• Four or more years of supervisory experience is required.
• Thorough knowledge of budgeting, procurement and facilities processes required.  
• Knowledge of established business and/or non-profit practices and procedures preferred. 
• Strong public speaking skills and ability to represent PGCMLS externally.
• Able to manage conflict situations and advise senior executives on internal and external stakeholder engagements.