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.