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Position Summary:
Join our team as the Public Library Leadership Senior Consultant!
Are you passionate about empowering public libraries and fostering vibrant communities? We're seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to join our team as the Public Library Leadership Senior Consultant.
In this role, you'll play a pivotal part in shaping the future of Colorado's public libraries. As the Public Library Leadership Senior Consultant, you'll:
 

• Collaborate closely with the Small and Rural Library Consultant to achieve program goals and ensure equitable access to library services.
• Provide expert guidance and training on strategic planning, governance, legal compliance, policy development, procedures, and standards.
• Foster collaboration among libraries and cultivate a community of leaders who share best practices.
• Serve as a primary liaison between the state library and public library directors and boards on management and governance matters.

If you're a visionary leader with a passion for public libraries, we encourage you to apply today!

Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Serves as a state library contact for intellectual freedom and ADA inquiries.
Manages the annual State Library New Directors Forum for new public library directors and facilitates collaborative efforts to strengthen library sustainability, diversity, and innovation.
Collaborates closely with the Rural and Small Library consultant to achieve program goals.
Professional Engagement

Actively participates in professional associations focused on library administration, management, advocacy, marketing, and leadership development.

Stays current on library trends and issues through ongoing professional development and attendance at regional, state, and national meetings and conferences.

Serves as a in-house expert on library management and governance, providing guidance to colleagues and public library staff.

Builds strong relationships with libraries through regular on-site visits, phone calls, and email communication.

Develops and delivers high-quality programs, services, and resources to address library management and governance challenges.

Provides timely and effective support to libraries through responsive communication and in-person consultation.


Resource Management

Demonstrates and applies in-depth knowledge of libraries through consulting, presentations, and committee involvement.

Identifies, implements, and evaluates innovative resources, tools, and technologies to enhance library services for Colorado communities.

Ensures effectiveness through ongoing evaluation, process improvement, and identification of emerging needs.


Teamwork

Contributes actively to the development and achievement of unit goals and objectives.

Enhances professional knowledge through ongoing training, conferences, and committee participation, sharing acquired expertise with the team.

Participates actively in LSTA and special projects, including grant development and technical assistance to public libraries. 

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

MINIMUM EDUCATION  AND EXPERIENCE  REQUIREMENTS:
 Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) degree, Master of Library Science (MLS) or Public Administration Degree or seven (7) years of related experience.

Five (5) years of public library administration and/or Seven (7) years of public library upper management experience.

Knowledge of:
library science principles, practices, policies, standards, and emerging trends;
user-centered library services and programs;
library data management;
collection development and management;
reference and research services;
digital services;
library systems, technologies, and tools.

Skills in:
planning, management, and evaluation of projects;
high quality written and oral communication;
meeting management and presentation;
21st century technology skills.

Ability to:
lead and manage statewide library initiatives, including project development, implementation, evaluation, and funding acquisition.
build and maintain strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve organizational goals.
provide expert guidance on library management best practices.
develop, deliver, and evaluate effective training and professional development opportunities.
effectively communicate complex information to diverse audiences.
apply strategic thinking to address challenges and opportunities in the library field.
foster collaboration and teamwork among library professionals.
coach and lead others by providing effective, responsive, timely consultation services.


 

Supplemental Information

Complete Applications must include:

• Completed Online Application: Required - Submitted through our ATS.
• Resume: Required 

College Transcripts: If you are using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or a foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show the name of the school and that a degree was conferred. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. Failure to provide a transcript or foreign credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.

**Failure to submit a complete application as defined above by the announcement close will result in your application being removed from consideration.**

** Resumes and Cover Letters WILL NOT be reviewed for minimum qualification screening. 

FOR CURRENT OR FORMER EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE OF COLORADO:

Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024, any State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification’s pay range based on completed years in their current class series as of June 30. All current and former State employees must ensure that your entire work history within the State Classified System, including at Institutions of Higher Education, is indicated in your application so that your time-in-series can be calculated accurately.


Email Address:
All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via email.  Include a working email address on your application; one that is checked often as time-sensitive correspondence such as exam information or notification will take place via email.  Please set up your e-mail to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "info@governmentjobs.com" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam-filtered email.

Appeal Rights:
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination.

Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging.

Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at www.colorado.gov/spb.

A standard appeal form is available at: https://spb.colorado.gov/ . If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038.  Phone: 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, a medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

The Colorado Department of Education is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to hr@cde.state.co.us.

Incumbent will be required to complete work for CDE within Colorado.
 

This announcement is posted until filled or preferred candidate(s) are identified; it is in your best interest to apply early. 

Colorado Department of Education – What We Do 
The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) provides leadership, resources, support, and accountability to the state's 178 school districts, 1,888 schools, over 53,000 teachers, and over 3,200 administrators to help them build capacity to meet the needs of the state's approximately 905,000 public school students. In addition, CDE provides structural and administrative support to the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind and the Charter School Institute.

As the administrative arm of the State Board of Education, CDE is responsible for implementing state and federal education laws, disbursing state and federal funds, holding schools and districts accountable for performance, licensing all educators, and providing public transparency of performance and financial data.

CDE is a values-based agency that serves students, parents, and the general public by protecting public trust through ensuring adherence to laws, strong stewardship of public funds, and accountability for student performance.

CDE strives to incorporate five core values that we uphold in our work internally and externally.   If you come to CDE, be prepared to incorporate Integrity, Equity, Accountability, Trust, and commitment to Service in what you do.

Why Work For CDE
The work we do is rewarding and impacts the students, families, educators, and communities across Colorado. Our leadership also promotes a culture that puts families and self-care as a priority. Along with meaningful work and an environment that puts employees first, the state also offers rich benefits that intend to make us an Employer of Choice!
The following is a summary of the benefits we offer:

• Flexible work schedules and flexible workplace options that may include flexible working hours, working from home, working in the office, and/or a hybrid working environment.
• Premier medical, dental, vision, and dependent life insurance options. All with a generous employer contribution keeping employee costs as low as possible.
• Employer paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Up to 160 hours of Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals
• Retirement through the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) www.copera.org
• Employer paid RTD Eco Pass (certain restrictions may apply)
• Paid professional development opportunities

External Job Ad
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/4654661/public-library-senior-consultant

Recruitment@cde.state.co.us