Library Director Job at City of Fullerton in Fullerton

Position Overview

Fullerton Library Director to manage day-to-day activities of Fullerton Main Library and Hunt Branch. Manages 24 regular employees and an operating budget of approximately $4.9 million. Works closely with the Library Board of Trustees and the City Manager’s Office.

Salary & Benefits

Up to $192,781 annually, depending on qualifications. Future general salary increases: 3% effective July 4, 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee operations of Fullerton Main Library and Hunt Branch.
• Manage department of 24 employees and the $4.9 million budget.
• Collaborate with the Library Board of Trustees and the City Manager’s Office.
• Lead and motivate staff, ensuring ethical decision-making.
• Maintain and improve library services and performance.

Education & Experience

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university and a master’s degree in library science or a related field.
• Minimum eight years of recent, continuous, progressively responsible professional public library experience, including at least three years at a mid‑management/supervisory level or higher in an organization comparable to Fullerton.

Application Process

The position will remain open until filled, with a first review date of November 10, 2025. Interested candidates must apply via the CPS website. Resumes should detail years and months of employment, dates, and the size and budgets managed. A complete job description may be reviewed on the CPS site.

Legal & Equal Opportunity

All employment offers are conditional upon successful background check. All new hires will be fingerprinted and verified with DOJ/FBI. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires that you be a U.S. citizen or legally authorized to work in the United States to be eligible for hire.

California Government Code sections 3100–3109 require all public employees to declare disaster service worker status and take the oath or affirmation as required.

The City of Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, political or religious affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, other non‑job related disability, medical condition, or other functional limitations. All new hires will be required to provide documentation to verify status.

The City is committed to making programs, services, and activities accessible to individuals with qualified disabilities. Reasonable accommodations will be made upon request. Please contact Human Resources at (714) 738‑6361 prior to the filing deadline.