Description
The Dayton Metro Library is seeking a full-time Community Impact and Inclusion Director to join our Executive Administration team. This position reports to the Executive Director and is based at the Main Library in downtown Dayton. The selected candidate will oversee the operations of the newly launched Community Impact and Innovation Center at the Main Library. Additionally, they will ensure that the specialists in their department are providing support and training as identified at our various branches. This Director will positively impact DML's service to the public by ensuring our policies and practices continue to be equitable and inclusive, and help DML to continue to provide and inclusive, welcoming atmosphere for patrons and staff alike. Lastly, this individual may arrange for training in areas with an identified need. Apply today!
Essential Job Duties
-Establishes goals and objectives for equity and inclusion activities which support the
Library's mission. Exercises discretion and independent judgment with respect to related issues.
-Keeps abreast of inclusion best practices and resources for organizational implementation. Assesses system performance, analyzes current practices, and provides advice on appropriate changes. Executes on the strategies and tactics set forth in the 2020 EDI Audit.
-Directly hires, manages, evaluates, and schedules direct reports. Communicates with administrative team on facilities, maintenance, ground keeping, and vehicle related issues.
-Takes a leadership role in mentoring, coaching, and guiding members of the executive leadership team, managers, and staff on inclusion matters
-Oversees strategic visioning, planning, and assessment of The Center for Community Impact and Innovation.
-Identifies opportunities for the Library to participate in community activities related to inclusion priorities.
-Partners with the Library's Human Resources team to provide recommendations and support to ensure inclusion is embedded in department processes such as recruitment, hiring, training and retention.
-Directs and coordinates evaluation of inclusion programs, services, and initiatives. Establishes meaningful benchmarks, goals, and measures for reporting and to ensure accountability.
-Collaborates with Library departments to ensure that Library service models, partnerships, outreach efforts, collections, and programs are developed and assessed through an equity lens to meet the needs of our community.
-Supports committees focused on inclusion, and associated employee resource groups. May serve as a committee chair or co-chair.
-Implements Library policies and procedures at the department level. Participates in policy revision and in the formulation of policies and procedures. Interprets Library policies to staff with a patron and community-responsive management perspective.
-Serves as a member of the Executive Director's cabinet. Participates and contributes to system-wide decision making and policy development through consistent information sharing, regular attendance at managers' meetings and service on committees.
Requirements
Job Qualifications
-Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university and minimum of five years of increasingly responsible experience at a professional level. Master's degree preferred. Prior library experience is helpful.
-Ability to design, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) program. An excellent command of core EDI concepts and best practices, as well as a strong capability in organizational change is required.
-Demonstrated cultural awareness, ability to foster a positive, inclusive experience for others. -Ability to inspire trust and commitment to EDI initiatives.
-Track record of fostering, driving, and implementing innovative ideas with broad impact.
-Connections to community-based organizations to help our community's most vulnerable populations access Library materials, programs and services. Involvement in social justice efforts is a plus.
-Valid Ohio driver's license, acceptable motor vehicle record, and continuous insurability required. Ability to drive a vehicle occasionally.
-Ability to maintain effective relationships with staff, members of the community and local leaders. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and Library policy clearly and informatively.
-Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from staff, patrons, and members of the community individually and in a group setting. Ability to deal effectively with confrontational individuals and/ or challenging situations.
Compensation and Benefits: The salary for this position starts at $96,714. Benefits include health, dental and vision insurance along with paid time off and OPERS retirement. This position is open until filled.
