<html xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" xmlns:w="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" xmlns:m="http://schemas.microsoft.com/office/2004/12/omml" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40">
<head>
<meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=iso-2022-jp">
<meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 15 (filtered medium)">
<!--[if !mso]><style>v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);}
o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);}
w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);}
.shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);}
</style><![endif]--><style><!--
/* Font Definitions */
@font-face
{font-family:Wingdings;
panose-1:5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0;}
@font-face
{font-family:"Cambria Math";
panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4;}
@font-face
{font-family:Calibri;
panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4;}
@font-face
{font-family:"Century Gothic";
panose-1:2 11 5 2 2 2 2 2 2 4;}
@font-face
{font-family:"MS PGothic";
panose-1:2 11 6 0 7 2 5 8 2 4;}
@font-face
{font-family:"\@MS PGothic";
panose-1:2 11 6 0 7 2 5 8 2 4;}
/* Style Definitions */
p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal
{margin:0in;
margin-bottom:.0001pt;
font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;
mso-fareast-language:JA;}
a:link, span.MsoHyperlink
{mso-style-priority:99;
color:#0563C1;
text-decoration:underline;}
a:visited, span.MsoHyperlinkFollowed
{mso-style-priority:99;
color:#954F72;
text-decoration:underline;}
p.MsoListParagraph, li.MsoListParagraph, div.MsoListParagraph
{mso-style-priority:34;
margin-top:0in;
margin-right:0in;
margin-bottom:0in;
margin-left:.5in;
margin-bottom:.0001pt;
font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;
mso-fareast-language:JA;}
p.msonormal0, li.msonormal0, div.msonormal0
{mso-style-name:msonormal;
mso-margin-top-alt:auto;
margin-right:0in;
mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
margin-left:0in;
font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:"MS PGothic",sans-serif;
mso-fareast-language:JA;}
span.EmailStyle19
{mso-style-type:personal;
font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;}
span.EmailStyle20
{mso-style-type:personal;
font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;
color:windowtext;}
span.EmailStyle21
{mso-style-type:personal-reply;
font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;
color:#1F497D;}
.MsoChpDefault
{mso-style-type:export-only;
font-size:10.0pt;}
@page WordSection1
{size:8.5in 11.0in;
margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in;}
div.WordSection1
{page:WordSection1;}
/* List Definitions */
@list l0
{mso-list-id:522548032;
mso-list-template-ids:2024823044;}
@list l0:level1
{mso-level-number-format:bullet;
mso-level-text:\F0B7;
mso-level-tab-stop:.5in;
mso-level-number-position:left;
text-indent:-.25in;
mso-ansi-font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Symbol;}
@list l0:level2
{mso-level-number-format:bullet;
mso-level-text:\F0B7;
mso-level-tab-stop:1.0in;
mso-level-number-position:left;
text-indent:-.25in;
mso-ansi-font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Symbol;}
@list l0:level3
{mso-level-number-format:bullet;
mso-level-text:\F0B7;
mso-level-tab-stop:1.5in;
mso-level-number-position:left;
text-indent:-.25in;
mso-ansi-font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Symbol;}
@list l0:level4
{mso-level-number-format:bullet;
mso-level-text:\F0B7;
mso-level-tab-stop:2.0in;
mso-level-number-position:left;
text-indent:-.25in;
mso-ansi-font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Symbol;}
@list l0:level5
{mso-level-number-format:bullet;
mso-level-text:\F0B7;
mso-level-tab-stop:2.5in;
mso-level-number-position:left;
text-indent:-.25in;
mso-ansi-font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Symbol;}
@list l0:level6
{mso-level-number-format:bullet;
mso-level-text:\F0B7;
mso-level-tab-stop:3.0in;
mso-level-number-position:left;
text-indent:-.25in;
mso-ansi-font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Symbol;}
@list l0:level7
{mso-level-number-format:bullet;
mso-level-text:\F0B7;
mso-level-tab-stop:3.5in;
mso-level-number-position:left;
text-indent:-.25in;
mso-ansi-font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Symbol;}
@list l0:level8
{mso-level-number-format:bullet;
mso-level-text:\F0B7;
mso-level-tab-stop:4.0in;
mso-level-number-position:left;
text-indent:-.25in;
mso-ansi-font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Symbol;}
@list l0:level9
{mso-level-number-format:bullet;
mso-level-text:\F0B7;
mso-level-tab-stop:4.5in;
mso-level-number-position:left;
text-indent:-.25in;
mso-ansi-font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Symbol;}
@list l1
{mso-list-id:813596150;
mso-list-type:hybrid;
mso-list-template-ids:1367405836 67698689 67698691 67698693 67698689 67698691 67698693 67698689 67698691 67698693;}
@list l1:level1
{mso-level-number-format:bullet;
mso-level-text:\F0B7;
mso-level-tab-stop:none;
mso-level-number-position:left;
text-indent:-.25in;
font-family:Symbol;}
@list l1:level2
{mso-level-number-format:bullet;
mso-level-text:o;
mso-level-tab-stop:none;
mso-level-number-position:left;
text-indent:-.25in;
font-family:"Courier New";}
@list l1:level3
{mso-level-number-format:bullet;
mso-level-text:\F0A7;
mso-level-tab-stop:none;
mso-level-number-position:left;
text-indent:-.25in;
font-family:Wingdings;}
@list l1:level4
{mso-level-number-format:bullet;
mso-level-text:\F0B7;
mso-level-tab-stop:none;
mso-level-number-position:left;
text-indent:-.25in;
font-family:Symbol;}
@list l1:level5
{mso-level-number-format:bullet;
mso-level-text:o;
mso-level-tab-stop:none;
mso-level-number-position:left;
text-indent:-.25in;
font-family:"Courier New";}
@list l1:level6
{mso-level-number-format:bullet;
mso-level-text:\F0A7;
mso-level-tab-stop:none;
mso-level-number-position:left;
text-indent:-.25in;
font-family:Wingdings;}
@list l1:level7
{mso-level-number-format:bullet;
mso-level-text:\F0B7;
mso-level-tab-stop:none;
mso-level-number-position:left;
text-indent:-.25in;
font-family:Symbol;}
@list l1:level8
{mso-level-number-format:bullet;
mso-level-text:o;
mso-level-tab-stop:none;
mso-level-number-position:left;
text-indent:-.25in;
font-family:"Courier New";}
@list l1:level9
{mso-level-number-format:bullet;
mso-level-text:\F0A7;
mso-level-tab-stop:none;
mso-level-number-position:left;
text-indent:-.25in;
font-family:Wingdings;}
@list l2
{mso-list-id:1087120821;
mso-list-template-ids:-1320409364;}
@list l2:level1
{mso-level-number-format:bullet;
mso-level-text:\F0B7;
mso-level-tab-stop:.5in;
mso-level-number-position:left;
text-indent:-.25in;
mso-ansi-font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Symbol;}
@list l2:level2
{mso-level-number-format:bullet;
mso-level-text:\F0B7;
mso-level-tab-stop:1.0in;
mso-level-number-position:left;
text-indent:-.25in;
mso-ansi-font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Symbol;}
@list l2:level3
{mso-level-number-format:bullet;
mso-level-text:\F0B7;
mso-level-tab-stop:1.5in;
mso-level-number-position:left;
text-indent:-.25in;
mso-ansi-font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Symbol;}
@list l2:level4
{mso-level-number-format:bullet;
mso-level-text:\F0B7;
mso-level-tab-stop:2.0in;
mso-level-number-position:left;
text-indent:-.25in;
mso-ansi-font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Symbol;}
@list l2:level5
{mso-level-number-format:bullet;
mso-level-text:\F0B7;
mso-level-tab-stop:2.5in;
mso-level-number-position:left;
text-indent:-.25in;
mso-ansi-font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Symbol;}
@list l2:level6
{mso-level-number-format:bullet;
mso-level-text:\F0B7;
mso-level-tab-stop:3.0in;
mso-level-number-position:left;
text-indent:-.25in;
mso-ansi-font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Symbol;}
@list l2:level7
{mso-level-number-format:bullet;
mso-level-text:\F0B7;
mso-level-tab-stop:3.5in;
mso-level-number-position:left;
text-indent:-.25in;
mso-ansi-font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Symbol;}
@list l2:level8
{mso-level-number-format:bullet;
mso-level-text:\F0B7;
mso-level-tab-stop:4.0in;
mso-level-number-position:left;
text-indent:-.25in;
mso-ansi-font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Symbol;}
@list l2:level9
{mso-level-number-format:bullet;
mso-level-text:\F0B7;
mso-level-tab-stop:4.5in;
mso-level-number-position:left;
text-indent:-.25in;
mso-ansi-font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Symbol;}
@list l3
{mso-list-id:1533031344;
mso-list-type:hybrid;
mso-list-template-ids:624822690 67698689 67698691 67698693 67698689 67698691 67698693 67698689 67698691 67698693;}
@list l3:level1
{mso-level-number-format:bullet;
mso-level-text:\F0B7;
mso-level-tab-stop:none;
mso-level-number-position:left;
text-indent:-.25in;
font-family:Symbol;}
@list l3:level2
{mso-level-number-format:bullet;
mso-level-text:o;
mso-level-tab-stop:none;
mso-level-number-position:left;
text-indent:-.25in;
font-family:"Courier New";}
@list l3:level3
{mso-level-number-format:bullet;
mso-level-text:\F0A7;
mso-level-tab-stop:none;
mso-level-number-position:left;
text-indent:-.25in;
font-family:Wingdings;}
@list l3:level4
{mso-level-number-format:bullet;
mso-level-text:\F0B7;
mso-level-tab-stop:none;
mso-level-number-position:left;
text-indent:-.25in;
font-family:Symbol;}
@list l3:level5
{mso-level-number-format:bullet;
mso-level-text:o;
mso-level-tab-stop:none;
mso-level-number-position:left;
text-indent:-.25in;
font-family:"Courier New";}
@list l3:level6
{mso-level-number-format:bullet;
mso-level-text:\F0A7;
mso-level-tab-stop:none;
mso-level-number-position:left;
text-indent:-.25in;
font-family:Wingdings;}
@list l3:level7
{mso-level-number-format:bullet;
mso-level-text:\F0B7;
mso-level-tab-stop:none;
mso-level-number-position:left;
text-indent:-.25in;
font-family:Symbol;}
@list l3:level8
{mso-level-number-format:bullet;
mso-level-text:o;
mso-level-tab-stop:none;
mso-level-number-position:left;
text-indent:-.25in;
font-family:"Courier New";}
@list l3:level9
{mso-level-number-format:bullet;
mso-level-text:\F0A7;
mso-level-tab-stop:none;
mso-level-number-position:left;
text-indent:-.25in;
font-family:Wingdings;}
ol
{margin-bottom:0in;}
ul
{margin-bottom:0in;}
--></style><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
<o:shapedefaults v:ext="edit" spidmax="1026" />
</xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
<o:shapelayout v:ext="edit">
<o:idmap v:ext="edit" data="1" />
</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]-->
</head>
<body lang="EN-US" link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72">
<div class="WordSection1">
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Hi folks,
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Forwarding a library opportunity in Michigan, see below.
</span><span style="font-family:Wingdings;color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">J</span><span style="color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Best,
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Greta B
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<div>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:5.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Greta Bergquist<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Youth Services Consultant<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">503-378-2528 |
</span><u><span style="color:#0563C1;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/library">www.oregon.gov/library</a><o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Follow us:
</span><u><span style="color:#0563C1;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><a href="http://fb.me/StateLibraryOR">Facebook</a></span></u><span style="color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"> |
</span><u><span style="color:#0563C1;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><a href="https://twitter.com/StateLibraryOR">Twitter</a></span></u><b><span style="color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">
</span></b><span style="color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">|</span><span style="color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">
</span><u><span style="color:#0563C1;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><a href="http://www.statelibraryor.tumblr.com/">Tumblr</a></span></u><b><span style="color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">
</span></b><span style="color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">|<b> </b></span><u><span style="color:#0563C1;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><a href="https://pinterest.com/statelibraryor/">Pinterest</a></span></u><span style="color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><img border="0" width="458" height="60" id="Picture_x0020_27" src="cid:image006.png@01D480B5.DAB35A10"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
</div>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<div>
<div style="border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in">
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> yscon-bounces@lists.library.ohio.gov [mailto:yscon-bounces@lists.library.ohio.gov]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Lancaster, Cathy (MDE)<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, November 20, 2018 8:50 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> yscon@lists.library.ohio.gov<br>
<b>Subject:</b> [yscon] FW: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR position open for Midwest Collaborative for Library Services<o:p></o:p></p>
</div>
</div>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Please share out on your state listservs or with anyone you think would be interested.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<div>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:5.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Cathy Lancaster</span></b><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:5.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"> </span></b><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Youth Services Coordinator</span><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Library of Michigan<br>
702 W. Kalamazoo St.<br>
Lansing, MI 48915</span><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><a href="mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov">LancasterC5@michigan.gov</a><span style="color:#1F497D">
</span><b><span style="color:black">|</span></b><span style="color:black"> 517-335-8129
<b>|</b> </span><a href="http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan"><span style="color:blue">www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan</span></a><span style="color:#1F497D">
<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Follow us:
</span><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan/"><span style="color:blue">Facebook</span></a><span style="color:black">
<b>|</b> </span><a href="https://twitter.com/libraryofmich"><span style="color:blue">Twitter</span></a><b><span style="color:#1F497D">
</span><span style="color:black">|</span></b><span style="color:#1F497D"> </span>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/libraryofmichigan/"><span style="color:blue">Instagram</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
</div>
<p class="MsoNormal">Excuse posting to multiple lists. Please forward to anyone/group/lists that may be interested in receiving this information!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">************************************************<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The Midwest Collaborative for Library Services is currently accepting applications for the Executive Director position.
<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:<o:p></o:p></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Executive Director serves as chief executive officer of the
<a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mcls.org%2F&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C9a8ad95141e4400e424b08d64f061c98%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C636783285007113709&sdata=pARDEwNYO6Onjd%2BdS7h27Y1JaQnaFSrC3qvdJh8IF6I%3D&reserved=0">
Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS)</a>, a member-driven non-profit organization which facilitates resources and collaboration to benefit all types of Indiana and Michigan libraries. MCLS works in partnership with the Indiana State Library, the
Library of Michigan, all types of libraries, and the library schools in both states and other collaborative partners, to build better libraries and empower librarians to effect positive change in their community, organization, institution and on campus. The
Executive Director provides dynamic, experienced executive leadership in the development and delivery of MCLS$B!G(B programs, services and collaborative relationships. MCLS is governed by a Board of Directors that utilizes the Carver Policy Governance model (<a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.carvergovernance.com%2F&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C9a8ad95141e4400e424b08d64f061c98%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C636783285007123722&sdata=jCBknqJZO%2BKrA5bi0qS8XCQQr6tXa8ZCxb9I%2FUPXzqU%3D&reserved=0">https://www.carvergovernance.com/</a>).
Operating within the parameters of written Board policies and MCLS bylaws, the Executive Director has the autonomy and responsibility to determine which programs and services best meet the needs of MCLS members. The Executive Director is accountable to the
Board for fiscal responsibility, operational achievement and ensuring the highest level of professional conduct of MCLS and its staff.
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR:<o:p></o:p></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3">Guiding the overall performance of MCLS<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3">Protecting and enhancing the reputation of the consortium by maintaining integrity, creating and sharing trust, avoiding conflicts of interest/commitment and practicing ethical behavior<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3">Ensuring that MCLS is innovative, remaining current regarding trends, technologies and initiatives in libraries and information service<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3">Developing and maintaining strong collaborative relationships with the Indiana State Library, Library of Michigan, library schools, library deans and directors, MCLS members and other partners<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3">Ensuring the quality, value and successful implementation of all projects, programs and services<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3">Negotiating contracts that support organizational goals while achieving best prices, terms and conditions<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3">Managing the hiring, firing, evaluating, promoting and the setting of salary and benefit levels for 21 MCLS employees (including eight librarians)<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3">Establishing a collaborative work environment, determining staff work assignments and succession planning<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3">Protecting all member and/or customer information collected during the course of business<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3">Providing strong and accurate financial planning and oversight in compliance with Board policies regarding financial planning, conditions and activities and asset protection including all financial and accounting
matters<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3">Developing an annual budget, expending funds within budget, approving the timely payment of all invoices and ensuring successful annual audits, managing assets and investments<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3">Keeping the Board informed and supporting the work of the Board<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3">Maintaining MCLS building and property to ensure staff, visitors and any tenants are treated fairly and conditions are safe and meet all local, state, and federal landlord/ tenant requirements<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3">To the extent possible, assisting member libraries in achieving their aspirations and being the best versions of themselves<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3">Traveling widely within Indiana and Michigan, nationally and internationally to foster collaboration, knowledge sharing and professional development<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3">Actively communicating with MCLS members and establishing appropriate member expectations for MCLS programs and services<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>JOB SPECIFICATIONS:<o:p></o:p></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>EDUCATION:</b> ALA-accredited Master$B!G(Bs degree, or a Master$B!G(Bs degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, or relevant field, is required. Library and/or consortium experience is preferred, though
MCLS is open to applicants with or without a library background who have strong nonprofit leadership skills and a sincere interest in the mission and future of Indiana and Michigan libraries of all types.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>EXPERIENCE:</b> Five or more years of successful administrative experience including increasing or progressive management responsibility; demonstrated organizational and leadership skills; supervisory experience; knowledge of nonprofit
membership organizations; and understanding of information technologies.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:<o:p></o:p></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The ideal candidate will have:<o:p></o:p></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6">Demonstrated management and leadership skills, to include effective use of delegation, a high level of initiative and strong decision-making skills<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6">Outstanding written and verbal communication skills<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6">Open, approachable manner that fosters authentic interactions with staff, members and partners<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6">Demonstrated ability to implement policies and procedures<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6">Experience leading complex projects with diverse constituencies<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6">Demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit, and ability to create vision and identify opportunities<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6">Demonstrated ability to plan and administer an operating and capital budget<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6">Proven contract negotiation and grant writing experience<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6">Demonstrated ability to motivate others to attain organizational goals<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6">In-depth knowledge of the operation and mission of a membership organization<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6">In-depth knowledge of information technologies and their application in libraries and/or non-profit organizations<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6">Knowledge and experience working with a Board (including via Policy Governance)<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>SALARY RANGE:</u></b> $120,000 - $160,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>ABOUT LANSING:</u></b> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The capital of Michigan, Lansing boasts an affordable quality of life in a picturesque urban setting surrounded by the suburban and rural beauty of Pure Michigan. Adjacent to East Lansing to form the Greater Lansing Area, you$B!G(Bll find easy
access to arts and cultural attractions, including museums, sporting events, parks, trails, gardens, golf, theaters, restaurants, craft breweries, and all-seasons sports. Lansing Community College and Michigan State University provide academic excellence and
even more amenities to the Greater Lansing Area.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The position will be open until filled, with priority review given to applications submitted by
<b>November 21, 2018</b>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Greenwood/Asher & Associates, Inc. is assisting MCLS in this confidential search. Initial screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until an appointment is made. Individuals who wish to nominate a candidate should
submit a letter of nomination including contact information for the nominee. Your application should include the following materials: (1) cover letter summarizing qualifications; (2) current curriculum vitae; and (3) names, addresses, phone numbers, and email
addresses of three individuals who may be contacted as references. Submit these items as separate attachments preferably as PDF documents. Applications and letters of nomination should be submitted to:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center">Jan Greenwood or Betty Asher<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center">Shelley Sullivan Feather<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center">Greenwood/Asher & Associates, Inc.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center">42 Business Center Drive, Suite 206, Miramar Beach, FL 32550<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center">Phone: 850.650.2277
<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">$B"'(B</span> Fax: 850.650.2272<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center">Email: <a href="mailto:jangreenwood@greenwoodsearch.com">
jangreenwood@greenwoodsearch.com</a> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center">Email: <a href="mailto:bettyasher@greenwoodsearch.com">
bettyasher@greenwoodsearch.com</a> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center">Email: <a href="mailto:shelleyfeather@greenwoodsearch.com">
shelleyfeather@greenwoodsearch.com</a> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>MCLS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity,
results of genetic testing, or service in the military. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><o:p> </o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>MCLS expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment or discrimination based on any of the characteristics mentioned above. Improper interference with the ability of other employees to perform their expected job duties is
not tolerated.<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><o:p> </o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Reasonable Accommodation<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><o:p> </o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>To ensure equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability, MCLS will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified individual, unless undue hardship on the operation of the
business would result.<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><o:p> </o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Employees who may require a reasonable accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department.<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><o:p> </o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Commitment to Diversity<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><o:p> </o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>MCLS is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives. This
commitment is embodied in company policy and the way we do business at MCLS and is an important principle of sound business management.<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">********************************<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Heather M. Ladiski CAP, OM, PM<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Executive Assistant<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">1407 Rensen St, Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48910<i><o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">(800) 530-9019 ext 133<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">(517) 492-3885 fax<i><o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:ladiskih@mcls.org"><span style="color:blue">ladiskih@mcls.org</span></a>
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fmcls.org&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C9a8ad95141e4400e424b08d64f061c98%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C636783285007133724&sdata=qfOyJ%2BMuz6vG53b1EUFnHR7FcMEJRIu5xAaZzRCOg%2BU%3D&reserved=0"><span style="color:blue;text-decoration:none"><img border="0" width="29" height="29" id="Picture_x0020_2" src="cid:image001.png@01D480C4.1FE9AC20" alt="facebook"></span></a>
<a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fmclsorg&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C9a8ad95141e4400e424b08d64f061c98%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C636783285007143732&sdata=YBzngtDb%2B4suuXU2IzwReEkOQ1dlrtbz1i1lGGxI2hQ%3D&reserved=0">
<span style="color:blue;text-decoration:none"><img border="0" width="29" height="29" id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image002.png@01D480C4.1FE9AC20" alt="twitter"></span></a> <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mcls.org%2F&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C9a8ad95141e4400e424b08d64f061c98%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C636783285007153739&sdata=Cqp5x8NZEv7DCPCH3KqbpzcSsqRsqw%2BlO2PteZS0RLQ%3D&reserved=0"><span style="text-decoration:none"><img border="0" width="29" height="29" id="Picture_x0020_3" src="cid:image005.png@01D480C4.E6CE92B0" alt="square-logo-1 (002)"></span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
</div>
</body>
</html>