We are currently seeking a business manager to join our active library system in northwestern lower Michigan.

The business manager is the primary employee responsible for the library's finances and human resources. The person in this position monitors the financial health of the library, prepares and oversees the budget, and coordinates human resources.

Prior similar work experience in a municipality is preferred.
Prior education in the field of library science is preferred.

Salary negotiable from the low $50s.

This position is open immediately and until filled.

Letters of application and resumes may be sent via regular mail to Mike McGuire, Director, Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., Traverse City, MI 49686; or by email to libadmin@tadl.tcnet.org with any attachments sent in either Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat format.

Applications close August 23, 2008.

Traverse Area District Library
Business Manager Job Description



Job Title: Business Manager
Department: Administration
Reports To: Library Director
FLSA Status: Exempt
Prepared By: M. McGuire
Prepared Date: July 16, 2008
Approved By: M. McGuire
Approved Date: July 18, 2008

SUMMARY
Directs the organization's financial planning and accounting practices; plans and carries out policies relating to all phases of human resources and employees; and, assists in the overall coordination of the day-to-day operations of the Library activity by performing the duties listed below either personally or through other employees.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
This person works under the general supervision of the Library Director as a part of the Administrative Team. This is a salaried, exempt position.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervision is exercised over one employee on a regular basis and over a moderately-sized staff of librarians, assistants and pages on an irregular basis. This employee has the authority to issue severe disciplinary action.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential duties. (These examples do not include all of the duties which the employee may be expected to perform.)

  1. Analyzes, consolidates, and directs all cost accounting procedures together with other
    statistical and routine reports.
  2. Recruits, interviews and selects employees to fill vacant positions.
  3. Plans and conducts new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward
    organizational goals.
  4. Oversees the fringe benefits plan.
  5. Maintains personnel records.
  6. Coordinates activities of various departments or workers within a department.
  7. Reviews clerical and personnel records to insure completeness, accuracy, and timeliness.
  8. Represents organization at personnel related hearings and investigations.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to see well to complete duties 5, 7 and 8.
Ability to hear well to complete duties 2 and 6.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
A Bachelor's Degree in finance, business administration, personnel administration, accounting, liberal arts or communication. At least three years work experience in an administrative or supervisory position.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to communicate effectively to complete duties 2, 3, 6 and 8.