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. 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.