Introduction
Loudoun County Public Library (LCPL) builds community by promoting the joy of reading and learning. Serving as the civic center of the community, LCPL provides free and equal access to a full variety of library resources and innovative technologies to enhance the quality of life and meet the informational, educational, and cultural interests of the entire community.
Job Summary
Loudoun County Public Library (LCPL) is offering passionate, innovative, community-oriented leaders with public library management experience the opportunity to become the Division Manager of Branch Services.
The Division Manager of Branch Services will oversee all libraries in the LCPL system, supervise all branch managers, cultivate high staff morale, play a primary role in strategic planning/implementation, and serve as a key member of the Senior Management Team.
The successful candidate will be a strong leader, developing effective relationships with fellow staff and the community; ensure optimal operation of every branch; be a team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills; and stay aware of emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in public library services.
A passion for exceptional customer service, a commitment to staff development, and a demonstrated history of visionary leadership that encourages innovation are paramount for success. This position will report to the Deputy Director of Library Operations.
Hiring salary is commensurate with experience.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Master's Degree in Business, Public Administration, or department related area and four (4) years of directly related, progressively responsible work experience to include at least three (3) years in a supervisory or management role.
A Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited school and previous county government experience is strongly preferred. Prefer prior experience supervising numerous library locations that are geographically spread out. Prefer prior experience in multiple aspects of library branch operations such as community engagement, program implementation, and collection management.
Job Contingencies and Special Requirements
Successful candidate will undergo a criminal, credit and DMV record check.