1. Employment Profile: What exactly does a Manager State Library grants do? |
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 What field is your job in?
Libraries
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What is your job title?
Manager State Library grants
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Please provide a brief description of the firm or organization that you currently work for
(size and general description of what type of organization it is)
State agency; just over 400 employees; providesis to preserve the record of government for public scrutiny, to secure and make accessible historically significant records and other valuable resources, to meet the reading needs of Texans with disabilities, to build and sustain statewide partnerships to improve library programs and services, and to enhance the capacity for achievement of individuals and institutions with whom we work.
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How long have you been employed in this position?
14 years
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How many hours do you work a week on average?
50
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Please provide a BRIEF description of your duties and responsibilities. (job description)
Manages the Loan Star Libraries program, a program of direct grants-in-aid to over 500 public libraries, and the Texas Reads grant program, a small grant program to promote reading and literacy projects in public libraries. Includes coordinating with Accounting staff, monitoring budget and performance, and maintaining a statewide presence for the program. Develops, prepares, and disseminates program materials. Assists in preparation of administrative rule changes, budget recommendations and changes to the program as necessary. Consults with staff at public libraries, library systems, governing boards, local government officials, and interested citizens in all program areas including application process, performance measures, compliance with Uniform Grant Management Standards, and evaluation methods. Analyzes and evaluates programs; prepares reports on program use and impact.
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What was your gross income last year? Please include any bonuses or incentives received.
45000
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What is your expected gross income for this year? Please include any bonuses or incentives you expect to receive.
45000
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Please
list any benefits you have (Please include number of weeks vacation,
sick leave and type of health insurance, retirement plan 401k)
earn sick and annual leave monthly at the rates of 8 hours vacation; 8 hours sick
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Do you feel you are under/well/over compensated at your current position?
under
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2. Work environment! |
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Does
your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this
something you like/dislike about your job? Explain
Yes; I have over 500 librarians I deal with--normally, it is 10-20 a day. Some days are great; others not so. That all depends on the number of folks calling, what else I am trying to get done, and what kind of mood the caller is in that day.
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Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?
Yes
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Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?
Yes
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Describe
your work location (e.g., office, home, theatre, in the field) and what
you like/dislike about working in it
office--cubicle environment. It is too open which makes it difficult for someone like me who is on the phone a lot.
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Please rank in order of importance from 1-8 (1- most important 8- least important) Assign each number once.
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1 Income
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5 Work Environment - co-workers
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5 Work Environment - supervisors
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2 Benefits
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3 Hours
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7 Level of responsibility
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4 The actual "work" you do at your job
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8 Job Title
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3. How should someone new to the workforce get a J-O-B like yours? |
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If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
do an internship or volunteer project at a library or nonprofit; learn a lot about grant management
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What
skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a
position like yours? Please be specific and explain why (e.g., social
skills, organization skills, technical skills)
social skills, good listening skills, a sense of humor, empathy, well organized, ability to manage large scale projects
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Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
yes
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What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
find a mentor you respect
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