Deputy Director Library

General Description

POSTING TYPE:
Open competitive
DEPARTMENT:
Library

HOURS:

Full-time
SALARY RANGE: $115,678 - $180,748/year (112 grade level)

LOCATION:

Wescott Library, Eagan
UNION:
None
CLOSE DATE: 4:30 p.m. on Monday, February 2, 2026

The Dakota County Library Deputy Director is a key leader in shaping the future of Dakota County Library. The Library Deputy Director reports to the Library Director and is a member of the library's Senior Management Team that sets strategic priorities, guides system-wide operations and ensures resources are aligned to support staff development, organizational goals and community impact. The Library Deputy Director provides strategic and operational leadership for five Dakota County Library locations, directly supervising Branch Managers.

This position collaborates with the Assistant Director to coordinate excellent services across all locations and promotes a culture of inclusion, innovation and teamwork. The Deputy Director leads implementation of the library's strategic plan and manages organization-wide initiatives that advance innovation, access and community impact. They serve as a trusted partner to the Library Director, supporting budget management, long range planning and coordination with county departments.

Dakota County Library’s mission is to cultivate community, creativity, and learning. Our goal is to provide positive, welcoming and inclusive experiences for our customers and employees. Our work environments are places where differences are valued and accepted, and respect and personal growth are expected. We are committed to dismantling institutional racism and other forms of oppression. We seek individuals who are eager to build a culture of belonging and a more equitable world.

• Master’s degree in library science and informatics, public administration, business administration, education or closely related program AND four years of experience in operational oversight, people management and administrative leadership in a library, government, nonprofit or similar setting.
• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, education or closely related program AND six years of experience in operational oversight, people management and administrative leadership in a library, government, nonprofit or similar setting.
• Associate’s degree in public administration, business administration, education or closely related program AND eight years of experience in operational oversight, people management and administrative leadership in a library, government, nonprofit or similar setting.

• Experience implementing and evaluating strategic plans.
• Experience managing multiple locations and service teams.

These examples do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related tasks in any position of this classification. Regular attendance according to the position’s management-approved work schedule is required for all positions.