Assistant Director, Library Operations & Support

Fort-Bend-County,-Tx; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 94,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Bend County's library system seeks an experienced leader to join the Executive Leadership Team and shape operational strategy across facilities, procurement, and support services. You will coach managers, oversee capital projects, and manage budgets while ensuring safety, accessibility, and regulatory compliance.

This role emphasizes collaboration with county departments and external partners to deliver reliable service to the community.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in business administration, Public Administration, Library Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible leadership experience in operations, administration, facilities, support services, or related areas.
• Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory or management experience.
• Experience managing multiple projects, budgets, and teams in a complex organization preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead library operations as part of the Library Executive Leadership Team and drive strategic planning.
• Provide coaching and supervise managers and staff; set performance expectations.
• Oversee facilities operations, maintenance, procurement, safety, and vendor relationships.
• Coordinate and monitor maintenance for library facilities and ensure safety and accessibility compliance.
• Plan and manage capital projects, budgets, and vendor contracts; monitor timelines and costs.
• Develop and administer departmental budgets; support procurement and contract negotiations.
• Collaborate with county departments and stakeholders; represent the library at meetings.
• Use data and metrics to drive continuous improvement and prepare leadership reports.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Presentation

Analytical skills

Budgeting

Procurement

Contract administration

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration

Master's degree in Public Administration

Master's degree in Library Administration

Master's degree in Operations Management

Master's degree in related field

Job description

Fort Bend County's library system seeks an experienced leader to join the Executive Leadership Team and shape operational strategy across facilities, procurement, and support services. You will coach managers, oversee capital projects, and manage budgets while ensuring safety, accessibility, and regulatory compliance.

This role emphasizes collaboration with county departments and external partners to deliver reliable service to the community.