Salary: $104,500.50 - $167,193.00 Annually
Location : Woodbridge, VA
Job Type: Full-Time (FT)
Job Number: Department: LIBRARY
Division: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Opening Date: 08/01/2025
Closing Date: 8/29/ :59 PM Eastern
GRADE: D62
Hiring Salary: $104,500.50 - 120,173.63
Introduction Inspire. Lead. Innovate. Prince William Public Libraries (PWPL) is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking
Assistant Library Director for Public Services to help guide our system into the future. In this key leadership role, you will co-lead a dedicated team of branch managers and play a central role in advancing the goals outlined in our Strategic Plan.
We're looking for a dynamic leader who is passionate about public service, energized by emerging library trends, and driven to meet the evolving needs of a diverse and growing community. The ideal candidate excels in collaborative leadership, strategic communication, staff development, and operational management.
As a senior member of PWPL's Leadership Team, the Assistant Library Director helps shape policy, guide long- and short-term planning, support program development, and inform resource allocation to ensure we deliver impactful, customer-focused library services across the system.
About This Role: The Assistant Library Director for Public Services plays a key leadership role in ensuring the success and consistency of public service operations across the library system. This position:
- Supervises six Branch Managers, including hiring, conducting annual performance evaluations, addressing performance concerns, and coaching staff for continuous improvement.
- Oversees the Public Services Division budget, including financial planning and the completion of related documentation.
- Fosters strong internal customer service by building collaborative relationships with library staff and other county departments.
- Reviews, revises, and develops library policies and procedures to support strategic goals and maintain operational excellence.
- Manages division-wide projects, initiatives, and daily operations to ensure efficient, high-quality service delivery.
- Actively participates on various internal and cross-departmental committees.
- Serves as a member of the Library's Leadership Team, contributing to system-wide planning, policy development, and decision-making.
Minimum Requirements: Master's degree in library or information science and 4 years of progressive library supervisory experience to include at least 2 years as a Branch Manager.
Preferences: - 4 years of progressively responsible library supervisory experience, including at least 2 years as a Branch Manager or in an equivalent leadership role.
- 2 year's experience reviewing, editing, and developing policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated experience managing operational budgets for a minimum of 2 years.
- 2 years of experience leading or coordinating projects, including planning, execution, and evaluation.
Special Requirements: The position may require travel to other branches within the system. A DMV check will be conducted for employees who drive while on County business.
Work Schedule: This is a full-time, 37.5 hours per week exempt position located at the Administrative Support Center. Office Hours are 8a.m. - 5p.m. Monday - Friday and this position will need to be available while library branches are open in case of emergency situations.
Hiring Salary Range :
$104,500.50 - 120,173.63
We also offer great benefits including:
- Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
- 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
- Paid Annual Leave
- Paid Personal Leave
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
- Optional Group Life Insurance
- An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career Development Opportunities
Full time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Click here for additional information.
NOTE: The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. To view the class description in its entirety,
Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
SEE YOURSELF HERE! Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.
Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.
The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:
- Temporary
- Provisional
- Seasonal employees
Click on the link below to explore our plans and rates.
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By submitting this application, I understand the following: 1). Only the information provided on my application is used to determine my qualifications; 2). My resume will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application; 3). Only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my submitted education and work experience will be credited and 4). If selected, my employment dates will be verified back three (3) years (if applicable), with a required reference from my current or most recent employer.
- Yes, I acknowledge and understand the above statement and wish to continue in this process.
- No, I do not wish to proceed any further in this process.
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This position requires a Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited college/university. Do you have a Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited college/university?
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Please quantify your years of progressive library supervisory experience:
- 4 or more years
- 2 -3 years
- 1 year
- None
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Please quantify your years of Branch Manager experience:
- More than 3 years
- 2 - 3 years
- Less than 2 years
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Please select the choices that best represent your management/supervisory experience in the following areas (Select all that apply):
- Supervised professional direct reports (managers/supervisors)
- Managing progressive disciplinary process for direct reports
- Conducting performance evaluation for direct reports
- Participating in the hiring process of direct reports
- Providing staff training and development
- None of the above
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Please select the options that best reflect your experience and responsibilities that you have been performing for 2 years or more. Make sure that your selected options correspond to the information in the Work History section of your application. Check all that apply:
- Writing policies and procedures
- Managing a budget
- Project Management
- Reviewing and editing policies and procedures
- None of the above
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Please indicate your experience with a Library Strategic Plan (Select all that apply):
- I have actively contributed to the creation or development of a strategic plan
- I have participated in a review of Strategic goals, objectives, and measures
- I have routinely referred to a Strategic Plan as a tool for making decisions, setting priorities
- I am familiar with a Strategic Plan
- I have never worked in a library with a Strategic Plan
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Which software applications are you proficient in using? (Select all that apply):
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Teams
- OneNote
- SharePoint
- Excel
- OneDrive
- Adobe Editing Version
- PowerBI
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The Prince William Public Libraries operates 7 days per week including evenings and weekends. Are there any of the following time frames you are NOT available to work?
- I am not available days.
- I am not available evenings.
- I am not available weekends.
- I am available all those time frames.
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This position is essential. Are you able to respond to evening and/or weekend calls, in the event of an emergency?
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This is a full-time, 37.5 hours per week exempt position located at the Administrative Support Center. Office Hours are 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday. In addition, this position will need to be available while library branches are open in case of emergency situations. Please indicate any days/times you are not available.
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