CAO: Strategic Library Innovation & Growth Leader

Tulsa City-County Library; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulsa City-County Library is seeking a dynamic Chief Administrative Officer to guide operations, capital projects, and long-range planning. This senior leader will partner with executive colleagues to sustain the library’s growth, accessibility, and community impact.

Qualified candidates will have an MBA or related master’s degree, 10+ years of progressive operations leadership, and experience in large-scale organizations.

Qualifications

• MBA or equivalent business-focused Master’s degree required.
• Ten+ years progressive leadership experience, C-Suite preferred.
• Experience with capital campaigns and public procurement required.
• Experience with contract negotiations and real estate statutes.
• Experience working in a large organization cross-departmentally.
• Advanced understanding of strategic planning processes and performance measures.

Responsibilities

• Drive innovation by partnering with executive leadership to ensure long-term sustainability.
• Oversee current library build projects, facility master plan and related capital projects.
• Develop and implement a long-range plan to keep the library relevant and accessible to all.

Skills

Business operations

Innovative practices

Emerging technology

Project leadership

Stakeholder relations

Change management

Education

MBA or equivalent master's degree

MLIS or related master's degree

Ten+ years leadership experience

Job description

Tulsa City-County Library is seeking a dynamic Chief Administrative Officer to guide operations, capital projects, and long-range planning. This senior leader will partner with executive colleagues to sustain the library’s growth, accessibility, and community impact.

Qualified candidates will have an MBA or related master’s degree, 10+ years of progressive operations leadership, and experience in large-scale organizations.