Director of Information Technology

The award-winning Las Vegas-Clark County Library District is seeking its next Director of Information Technology (IT).

THE DISTRICT

The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District is leading the way during an exciting time of change and transformation for the library industry. Always fierce advocates for literacy and free access to information, our libraries have also become centers for technology, hands-on learning, job training, and economic empowerment, as well as community-gathering places for people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. We are committed to nurturing and elevating the lives of the diverse individuals, groups, and communities we serve.

The Library District serves 2.3 million people in an area covering over 8,000 square miles – larger than the state of Connecticut. Facilities currently include 25 locations and three outreach libraries throughout the county. In 2023, the district recorded over 4.1 million visits to its branches and had over 3.7 million items in its collection. Our diverse staff members include 362 full time and 320 part-time team members, which includes 116 professional librarians with Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) degrees.

THE JOB

Under the general direction of the Library District's Executive Director (ED) the Director of IT provides strategic, operational, and administrative leadership for the District's Information Technology function. This position develops strategies for moving the District forward in its mission using technology as a strategic asset and tool to achieve outcomes and goals. The Director of IT leads the strategic technology direction for the District and oversees technology infrastructure development and maintenance. Responsibilities also include network management, technology hardware management, cyber security, and District/community initiatives support. Supervises and manages service delivery for the District's Information Technology function by serving as a member of the ED's Administrative Team. Creates a work environment that encourages high performance, collaboration, innovation and excellent internal and external customer service. Fosters and maintains a diverse, equitable, inclusive and accessible work environment.

Description of hours and wages:

The hiring salary range is $143,326 to $192,069 annually (with compensation negotiable dependent on experience and qualifications).

This is a full-time (40 hours per week), FLSA exempt position.

A Relocation Reimbursement of up to $10,000 is also available to assist with relocation of over 100 miles.

Application Deadline:

The application deadline for this position is 11:59 p.m. on Friday, June 21, 2024. To be considered for this position, applications must be submitted prior to this deadline at thelibrarydistrict.org/job-openings.

We anticipate the first round of interviews to be held virtually (via WebEx) on or around July 8, 2024. We anticipate a second, finalists round of in-person interviews to be held at the Windmill Service Center (7060 W. Windmill Lane, Las Vegas, NV 89113) on or around July 19, 2024.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Responsible for the overall planning and managerial operations of the District's Information Technology (IT) function:

• a. Plans long-term strategic and short-term operational goals for the Information Technology function.
• b. Organizes IT, departments, and employees to achieve established goals
• c. Staffs assigned branches and/or departments within budgetary guidelines to meet service demand and requisite skill needs.
• d. Directs and motivates assigned staff to achieve established goals.
• e. Coordinates with other areas of Library Administration to meet established District Goals.
• f. Develops, maintains, and monitors key reporting metrics to achieve and control desired quality outcomes.
• g. Develops, maintains and monitors annual Budget to achieve established goals and utilize District resources in an efficient and effective manner.

2. Provides administrative supervision to assigned managers and staff including but not limited to:

• a. Performance Coaching & Management.
• b. Career Counseling & Development.
• c. Conflict Resolution.

3. Manages the business affairs of the Information Technology department(s), including supervising personnel, compliance, authorizing financial transactions, hardware maintenance, network services, contract administration, project management, analyses, identifying potential sources of funding, and reporting to the District's Board of Trustees.

4. Defines and communicates projects, plans, policies, and standards for the District.

5. Oversees District-wide projects, plans, programs and committees to support and achieve District strategic initiatives and goals.

6. Develops relationships and communicates with the local community to establish technology programs to support community and District goals.

7. Ensures District compliance with all federal, state and local laws, regulations, codes, and District Policies and Procedures.

8. Stays abreast of current and future trends in Information Technology, Library Administration, and Public Administration and makes recommendations regarding future District Strategies and Planning.

9. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:

The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity and inclusiveness (D.E.I.), as well as participate in maintaining a respectful and positive work environment. All applicants will be considered for employment without bias. All ethnicities, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ages, veterans or disability status are encouraged and welcomed to apply.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:EDUCATION:

EDUCATION

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Business or related field.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in Library Science, Management Information Systems, Computer Science or related field.

EXPERIENCE:

• Required: Eight (8) years of professional Information Technology experience with at least five (5) of those years in an Information Technology management role leading technology services and initiatives.
• Preferred: Ten (10) years of professional Information Technology experience with at least five (5) of those years in a Director of Information Technology, or equivalent, role in a large multi-facility public library or academic setting.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Required: Possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Nevada Driver’s License at the time of hire.
• Preferred: N/A.

Benefits
A summary of benefits is available at https://thelibrarydistrict.org/benefits/

The application deadline for this position is 11:59 p.m. on Friday, June 21, 2024. To be considered for this position, applications must be submitted prior to this deadline at thelibrarydistrict.org/job-openings.