Assistant Branch Manager - Adults and Young Adults; Lone Star College; LSC - Tomball Campus

About Harris County Public Library

The Harris County Public Library (HCPL) system was founded in 1921 and now serves 26 branch libraries and technology service centers throughout Harris County, including a partnership with Lone Star College (LSC) – Tomball Campus.

HCPL was honored with the National Medal for Museum and Library Service in 2024 for its innovative initiatives such as HCPL Connected, Enhanced+ Library Cards, and the Mobile Outreach Librarian program.

This position directs and coordinates the daily operations of the Adult and Young Adult departments at the LSC – Tomball Community Library, a joint library partnership between HCPL and LSC. The role implements library policies, supervises staff, promotes customer service, and engages the community to ensure services meet customer needs and align with library strategy. The manager also oversees the Tomball Innovation Lab and works with branch managers and staff to develop future library services, partnerships, and programs.

• Select, supervise, and coach assigned staff.
• Provide leadership and coordinate schedules and workflow for effective service delivery.
• Train and motivate staff to maximize individual capabilities and meet changing system demands.
• Establish work rules and performance standards, lead training, and initiate disciplinary actions as warranted.
• Identify library needs in the community; plan and provide adult and young adult services and programs to meet community needs.
• Develop and manage the department's planned expenditures, including grant opportunities.
• Supervise the library in the absence of the Branch Director.
• Build and maintain rapport with external stakeholders, including the library Friends.
• Develop and curate an engaging adult and young adult collection by staying current with literature.
• Prepare reports to compile and analyze departmental statistics.
• Attend staff and administrative meetings, activities, and professional conferences; serve on committees.
• Oversee the daily operation of the Innovation Lab.
• Research and apply for grant opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Master’s Degree in Library and Information Studies or related field and 2 years of library experience in administrative, supervisory, community engagement, collection development, digital technology, program management, and data analysis.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 4 years of library experience in the same areas.
• Associate Degree or 60 semester hours of post‑secondary education and 7 years of library experience.
• High School Diploma or GED
  and 9 years of library experience.

• Unofficial copies of transcripts.
• Complete a clerical skills test: 80% accuracy, 30 WPM typing speed.

• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Proficient with social media platforms.
• Proficient with the Internet and Office 365.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and foster teamwork in a diverse environment.
• Ability to work well with the public and staff.
• Ability to exercise initiative and act with discretion.
• Use of personal mobile device for Multifactor Authentication.

• Experience working with adults and young adult groups.
• Experience with budgeting and financial resource management.
• Bilingual skills.

Harris County is an equal opportunity employer.

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This position is subject to a criminal history check. Relevant convictions will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.

• Full‑time, regular – 40 hours per week.
• Typical shifts include day, evening, night, weekend, and after‑hours events.

• Professional office environment with overhead lighting and long periods of screen time.
• Daily use of computer, keyboard, copier, scanner, printer, calculator, and phone.
• Software:
  Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook.
• May work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Driving required; reliable transportation needed.

• Sitting for extended periods; light physical activity including walking, standing, stooping, bending, reaching, lifting and carrying.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds; occasionally up to 40 pounds.

• Reports to:
  
  Branch Manager.
• Supervises:
  Librarians, Library Specialists, and Library Technicians.

Lone Star College (LSC) – Tomball Campus, 30555 Tomball Parkway, Tomball, TX 77375.

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards. Positions may close before the advertised date per hiring department discretion.