Assistant Director (Library Development Manager)
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Assistant Director (Library Development Manager)
Salary
$88,235.00 - $134,162.00 Annually
Location
Multi-County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2026-41471-25340
Department
Department of Education
Division
ED Bur Lbry Dvpt
Opening Date
01/30/2026
Closing Date
2/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
25340
Position Number
00096480
Union
Non Union
Bargaining Unit
C3
Pay Group
ST10
Bureau / Division Code
00162600
Bureau / Division
Bureau of Library Development
Worksite Address
Please see Work Schedule and Additional Information.
Zip Code
17120
Contact Name
Ross Bowman
Contact Phone
717.783.6906
Contact Email
rbowman@pa.gov
Description
Benefits
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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 (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=00096480) .
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 (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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/testoncefor this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
*Eligibility rules apply.
01
Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Library Development Supervisor for one or more years full-time?
Yes
No
02
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, @type N/A in the text box below.
03
Do you possess one or more years of full-time professional supervisory library experience?
Yes
No
04
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, @type N/A in the text box below.
05
How many years of full-time professional library experience do you possess?
6 years or more
5 but less than 6 years
4 but less than 5 years
None or less than 4 years
06
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, @type N/A in the text box below.
07
How much graduate coursework have you completed in library science, library services, or a closely related field (such as, but not limited to, information resources and library science/services, library science and information technology, or school library science)? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services Link.
You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.
Conferred Master's degree or higher
30 credits or more
Less than 30 credits
None
Required Question
Employer
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov
