Job Openings at ODL: Deputy Director and Literacy Program Assistant

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August 23, 2022


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Two positions are being advertised:

  • Deputy Director
  • Part-time Literacy Program Assistant

Now Accepting Applications for ODL Deputy Director

Application Deadline: September 6, 2022

 

The Oklahoma Department of Libraries (ODL) is now accepting applications for the position of Deputy Director. Salary is $73,500. A full suite of benefits is provided including health, dental, life and disability insurance; 15 days of annual leave per year, increasing after five, ten and twenty years of employment; 15 sick leave days per year; 11 observed holidays; and a lump sum longevity payment after 2 years of service that increases every two years.

 

ODL is the official state library of Oklahoma. The agency serves the information and records management needs of state government, supports public library development, coordinates statewide information technology projects, and serves the general public through its specialized research collections, including state and federal document depositories and the State Archives. ODL has a collection of nearly 700,000 volumes and an annual budget of approximately $9.2 million in the current fiscal year. The agency operates with a lean staff, with only 35 FTE funded out of 82 allocated employees (43%). A seven-member board of directors governs ODL. The Deputy Director is appointed by the Director and approved by the Board.

 

The Deputy Director leads agency staff in fulfilling its statutory duties by managing the day-to-day agency operations and directly supervising Library Development, Library Resources, and Literacy departments. The Deputy Director assists the Director in planning, implementing, and monitoring performance of finance, human resources and technology operations.

 

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Apply through the State of Oklahoma Job Portal

 


ODL's Literacy Program Seeks a Part-time Assistant

Application Deadline: September 6, 2022

 

The Oklahoma Department of Libraries (ODL) is now accepting applications for the position of Administrative Assistant (999 Temporary) in the Office of Literacy Development. Salary is $16 per hour and the schedule is an average 19 hours per week. Working hours fall between 8:00 to 5:00 PM and are flexible based on approval from supervisor.

 

The Administrative Assistant will work under the supervision of the Administrative Programs Officer in the Office of Literacy Development. This position will support several key ODL initiatives. The Health Literacy program provides funding, technical assistance, training, and resources to public libraries as they offer health and wellness opportunities to communities throughout the state. My First Library is an early literacy project that provides new books to children at risk for low literacy. Read Across Oklahoma is an annual event held at the Oklahoma City Zoo and available virtually to promote reading and early literacy. The Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) project supports the work of local programs that provide instruction to TANF clients referred by the Department of Human Services. The Administrative Assistant will also support the other work of the Office of Literacy Development as needed.

 

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Apply through the State of Oklahoma Job Portal

 


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