VIRGINIA LIBRARY ASSN is hiring: Library Public Services Administrator in Virgin

Job Title: Library Public Services Administrator

Location: Henrico, VA, US

Organization Name: County of Henrico Department of Libraries

Apply By: December 29, 2025

About Us

Henrico County, a progressive employer of choice, provides job seekers with the promise of fair and competitive compensation; a close-knit atmosphere with low employee turnover; and a benefits package that helps secure financial stability.

Established in 1611, Henrico County has deep historical roots. Henrico County borders the City of Richmond to the west, north and east and constitutes approximately a third of the Richmond metropolitan areas. Henrico County is among the top-rated counties in the nation and was one of the first localities to adopt the County Manager Form of Government. Citizens of Henrico County are represented by an elected Board of Supervisors representing five magisterial districts.

Henrico County General Government currently has more than 30 agencies. Department Heads are appointed by the County Manager, with the exception of the elected constitutional officers. Henrico County is an equal opportunity employer and, when you join us, you will be surrounded by fellow associates who come from all walks of life, all types of cultural backgrounds and all ages.

The Library System consists of five area and four branch libraries, Outreach and Mobile Library Services, and Library Administrative Offices. These libraries are located throughout the county—a widely diverse county of 245.06 square miles with 28 miles separating our most distant libraries. The Library System is committed to providing excellent customer service through expert staff, state‑of‑the‑art facilities, and innovative technology.

For more information, please visit our website: www.henricolibrary.org.

General Statement of Duties

Oversees all public service functions in assigned branch and area libraries including personnel, circulation, reference, programming, instruction and outreach. Directly supervises Area Library Managers in assigned division and may supervise the Staff Development Coordinator and/or the Outreach/Mobile Library Services Coordinator; performs related work as required. Works cooperatively with the second Public Services Administrator and reports directly to the Assistant Library Director.

Essential Duties

• Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of library science;
• Comprehensive knowledge of library administration methods and management practices;
• Comprehensive knowledge of all phases of library work; ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing; good public relations skills;
• Ability to effectively supervise and evaluate staff performance, and to design and implement staff development/training courses;
• Ability to maintain courteous and effective relations with employees and the general public.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of an American Library Association‑accredited master’s degree in library science and six (6) years of responsible library work experience, five (5) of which have been in a supervisory capacity. Or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Additional Information

• A criminal history record check and fingerprinting is conducted on all persons conditionally offered employment, including a conditional offer of initial employment, or a conditional offer to promote, demote, or laterally transfer an employee.
• Requires possession of a Librarian’s Certificate from the Virginia Board for the Certification of Librarians.
• Requires valid driver’s license to perform assigned duties at various locations.
• May be required to travel, work a flexible or on‑call schedule, or be designated as essential personnel.
• This position is based in an office and library setting; may be required to work at multiple locations based on operational need.
• This is a 40 hours per week position. Flexible work hours are required to include work in early mornings, evenings, as well as weekends as needed.
• The expected hiring range will be at the lower end of the listed pay scale.
• Please be aware that while we are hiring for this position, at any time staff assignments can change in the best interest of the library.

How To Apply

Closing Date: This position closes on Monday, December 29, 2025.

You apply for positions with Henrico County general government through our online applicant system, which is available 24‑hours a day, 7‑days a week with an Internet connection. Please access our job site portal through https://henrico.gov/services/jobs or click on the Jobs link in the upper right‑hand corner of our main County page at https://henrico.gov.

Minimum Salary: $95,470

Maximum Salary: $175,623

Currency: USD

Main Organization: General Government

Employment Status: Permanent Fulltime