Library Administrators

Current employees:
Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

Pay Range:$88,604.78 - $ Annual Department:

Library Department Job Type:Regular Non-Represented Exemption Status:

United States of America (Exempt)
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

November 08, 2026

The Opportunity:

We are your neighbors.

You'll find our libraries throughout Multnomah County. Each location reflects the unique community neighborhood it serves, but all locations serve as centers of community life, providing books, internet access, music, programs and meeting spaces for community members.

Library Administrators oversee operations across our locations, serving patrons of all backgrounds and cultures.

As a Library Administrator, you will be responsible for ensuring your location meets the needs of our diverse patrons. You will oversee all operations of the location ensuring excellent service to the community. You will provide direct customer service such as reference assistance and circulation help. We are a dynamic and innovative library system, so you must be ready to embrace changes to serve our community in new ways.

You will use your demonstrated leadership skills to lead a diverse staff by modeling excellent communication skills while encouraging those skills in others. You will not shy away from the hard conversations and will engage your employees when managing their performance. You will promote collaborative decision making and negotiation as you work with your staff on change management. You will mentor and encourage the professional development of your staff through daily huddles, monthly staff meetings, and regular one-on-one meetings with your direct reports.

You will partner with regional leaders to establish goals, contribute to strategic planning, and adapt services to meet community needs. Additionally, you will lead projects and participate in system-wide committees, encouraging staff involvement.

You will address safety concerns and rule violations with sound judgment, cultural sensitivity, and effective interpersonal skills. When necessary, you will enforce policies, take protective measures, or contact emergency services to maintain a safe and welcoming environment.

Of course, there will be other duties as assigned, but nothing you can't handle.

Multnomah County Library is committed to supporting our communities of color and other communities subjected to marginalization by centering race and intersectionality in the services we provide. As a member of our team, all staff are expected to act as allies to library staff and patrons from communities of color and other groups subjected to marginalization by:

Speaking up to support staff and patrons subjected to marginalization

Speaking out against racism and oppression

Demonstrating behavior that is culturally aware and sensitive

We're excited to welcome you to the neighborhood. Apply today!

Learn more about the library's services on our website.

To Qualify We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant.

Minimum Qualifications /Transferable

Skills:

A Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.

At least three years of public library experience, including some experience in the areas of reference and reader's advisory, circulation services, stacks services management, collection development and management, or library public programming.

At least two years of supervisory experience.

At least two years of experience working with diverse patron populations.

Ability to pass a criminal records check should a job offer be extended and you're not currently employed by the library. Results of the records check will be reviewed on an individualized basis. A conviction is not an automatic bar to employment.

Preferred Qualifications /Transferable

Skills:

You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.

A Master's degree in Library Science from a program accredited by the American Library Association.

Bilingual language skills.

Experience working in a unionized environment is…