POSITION: Education Program Administrator II
SALARY: $3899 per month with full state benefits (including fully paid premium for single or family health insurance plan; retirement; annual paid leave (12 sick days, 10 holidays & 12 annual leave days))
CLOSING DATE TO APPLY: May 26, 2017
Summary of Work
Provide development and technical assistance to libraries throughout North Dakota, primarily to school libraries and youth services staff of public libraries. Assist librarians with developing plans, policies, and procedures; and provide guidance on library services. Coordinate dissemination of information and activities related to the Collaborative Summer Library Program. Facilitate communication between Youth Services Librarians. Research trends in school libraries and youth services. Assist school librarians with certification questions. Develop resource materials for librarians and library staff. Participate in training initiatives provided by the State Library. Participate in department activities and professional development with an emphasis on school libraries and public library youth services. Work closely with other Library Development Specialists and State Library staff as part of a team. Use personal computers and software applications in the areas of library science and general office work.
Approximately 20% of time will be spent in travel.
Minimum Qualifications
The successful candidate will possess either an ALA accredited MLS or Masters of Education plus have two years of professional library experience. Must possess a valid drivers license.
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to communicate effectively with others. Ability to provide professional consultation, professional services and staff development within public and school libraries. Possess experience working with Educational Standards. Possess work experience as a youth services librarian or a school media specialist.
Application Procedures
Complete and submit application through the state’s online system.
Applicants who are residents of North Dakota and eligible to claim veteran’s preference must include Form DD214 with the application for employment. Claims for disabled veteran’s preference must include Form DD214 and a letter less than one year old from the Department of Veterans Affairs indicating disability. Claims for preference as the eligible spouse of a disabled or deceased veterans must include Form DD214, a marriage certificate and a letter less than one year old from the Department of Veterans Affairs indicating disability or the veteran’s death certificate.
Contact Cynthia Clairmont-Schmidt at 701-328-2492 or [email protected] for more information or accommodation or assistance in the application or interview process.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.
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