• Meet with the Library Director and CEO, Manager of Human Resources, and appropriate stakeholders to obtain information regarding expectations, challenges, requirements, and responsibilities of the position. • Develop a job description and define the requirements and qualifications of the position. • Conduct research to identify where ideal candidates are located. • Develop a candidate profile and advertising plan to attract a highly qualified and diverse candidate pool based on previous successes with similar clients and positions. • Spearhead a direct networking campaign, conduct detailed outreach and recruitment to attract top talent, executing the advertising plan. This may include regional, in-state and local elements as determined during initial meetings with the Library. • Accept all applications for the position. • Conduct initial interviews and screen potential qualified candidates. • Review and rate applicants. • Conduct all necessary due diligence on candidates, including thorough background checks, educational verification, reference checks and media checks to ensure the finalists have backgrounds of the highest integrity. • Deliver a list of the top, vetted candidates to be interviewed. • Deliver written interview materials and candidate summaries. • Coordinate and schedule candidate interviews with Library personnel. • Assist with contract negotiation. • Notify unsuccessful candidates.
