Participates in administrative team leadership activities by developing and implementing strategic plans, policies, guidelines, and initiatives; Oversees daily operations to ensure efficient, consistent service across all library locations; Supervises, mentors, and evaluates staff; supports professional development and team cohesion; Participates in budget planning, grant development, and resource allocation; Leads and provides support for major projects, including technology upgrades, facility improvements, operational enhancements, and program expansions; Collaborates with community partners, schools, and local organizations to expand outreach and programming; Represents the library at community events, board meetings, and professional gatherings; Supports the development and evaluation of programs, services, and collections that reflect community needs; Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement and engages teams in associated change management efforts. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Library Science, Education, Public Administration, Public Policy, Communications, Social Work, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field, as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment, AND at least six years of directly related experience in library administration, public administration, finance, or a related field, which INCLUDES three years of management level supervision of assigned staff.