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Assistant Director (Library Development Manager)

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
$88,235.00 - $134,162.00 Annually
dental insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Pennsylvania, Harrisburg
607 South Drive (Show on map)
Jan 30, 2026
THE POSITION Are you searching a role that blends high-level coordination with hands-on impact? Join the Department of Education as an Assistant Director with the Bureau of Library Development for the chance to help oversee key operational units, strengthen internal workflows, and ensure clear, consistent communication with stakeholders across the Commonwealth. This leadership role offers a unique opportunity to shape and advance statewide library services through participation in strategic planning, policy implementation, and program oversight. If you are a collaborative and detail-oriented professional, we want you to play this central part on our team! DESCRIPTION OF WORK By serving as Assistant Director, you will support the Director of the Bureau of Library Development with long-range planning, program oversight, and the implementation of regulatory and policy directives that guide statewide library development programs. This includes supervising and coordinating the work of two operational units to help ensure successful implementation of these programs and related services, in addition to representing the Bureau in various internal and external engagements. Our team will rely on you to interpret and apply current library law and policy, as well as develop policy, procedure, and workflow recommendations to ensure and improve program effectiveness, consistency, and alignment with strategic goals. You will also manage external and internal communications. This includes maintaining routine communication with the Office of Commonwealth Libraries administrative team and the Bureau of the State Library, as well as managing the Bureau's external communications by serving as our primary editor and proofreader for all outgoing, public-facing materials to ensure clarity, consistency, and alignment with policy and Bureau messaging. If you are ready to write the next chapter of your career by fostering coordination and collaboration, ensuring clear communication, and creating meaningful partnerships that support innovation, consistency, and excellence in library service delivery, this is the role for you! Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. Worksite Address: The selected candidate will have the option to report to either the Harrisburg or Pittsburgh headquarters office. 607 South Drive, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17120 301 5th Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222 Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to three days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview. Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: One year of experience as a Library Development Supervisor (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or Six years of professional experience in public or state library development work including one year of administrative or supervisory experience and a master's degree in Library Science or Library Services; or Seven years of professional experience in public, college, university, or institutional library work including two years of administrative or supervisory experience and a master's degree in Library Science or Library Service. Graduate coursework in Library Science or Library Services beyond the master's degree in Library Science or Library Service may be substituted for non-administrative and non-supervisory professional library experience on a year for year basis. Other Requirements: You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency. You must be able to perform essential job functions. How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):* 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. EXAMINATION INFORMATION Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.