CE- LIBRARY MANAGER

Coppell, City of (TX); Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 87,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Coppell is seeking a dynamic Library Manager to lead the Cozby Library & Community Commons and guide a talented team of library professionals. You will shape a culture of trust and empowerment while advancing high-quality services for the Coppell community.

As a people leader, you will drive strategic direction, support staff development, and partner with City leadership to ensure library programs meet evolving community needs and expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Library Science, Education, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum three (3) years of supervisory experience.
• A valid Texas driver’s license with a good driving record and clean background.
• Master’s degree in Library Science (ALA-accredited) preferred.
• Experience in operating library services in municipal government setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Cozby Library and Community Commons team of library professionals.
• Shape an exceptional team culture and drive professional development.
• Define and evolve library services for a community-focused library system.
• Collaborate with city leadership to align services with community needs.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Library Science, Education, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field

Master's degree in Library Science (ALA-accredited) preferred

Job description

At the City of Coppell, people leadership is more than just managing the day-to-day operations—it’s a profound opportunity to invest in the well-being, growth, and professional development of our team members. By fostering an environment of trust, connection, and empowerment, we enable our employees to excel and contribute to their fullest potential.

We’re currently seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Library Manager to helm the Cozby Library and Community Commons. This role calls for an individual who will join our dedicated leadership team, committed to serving both our valued employees and our vibrant community. As the Library Manager, you’ll be responsible for leading a talented group of library professionals, shaping an exceptional team culture, and playing a pivotal role in defining the evolving face of library services for a community that values continuous improvement and innovation.

If you’re a people leader who believes that how you lead matters just as much as what you accomplish, we want to meet you. Your ability to inspire and guide others, coupled with your vision for community-centered library services, will make a significant impact on both our team and the community we serve.

Schedule Commitment

The Library Manager typically works an 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. schedule, Monday through Friday, but being available to support staff and facility operations outside of these hours could be required. Occasionally there will be additional hours required in a week to meet the demands of the job. It will also be required that the Manager attend community board and committee meetings, and occasional City Council meetings. Regular attendance is expected.

Pay Plan

This opportunity is exempt and on Pay Grade #21. The full Pay Grade Range is shown for growth and development opportunities within the grade. Salary determination is supported by budget availability and qualifications of the candidate to maintain internal equity.

Hiring Rate: $86,806-$106,317

• Min:$86,806 ($41.73)
• Mid:$106,317 ($51.11)
• Max:$125,851 ($60.51)

Candidate Engagement Plan

This is our anticipated timeline and is subject to change.

• August 28-September 13:Accepting Applications and Weekly Application Material Review
• September 14-25:Final Application Material Review and Technical Phone Screenings
• September 28-October 2:Selected candidates are invited to participate in a DISC Assessment and Panel Interview Experience
• October 5-9:Insight Analysis and Interview Prep
• October 12-16:Interview Experience

Experience

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Library Science, Education, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum three (3) years of supervisory experience.
• A valid Texas driver’s license with a good driving record and clean background.

Preferred

• Master's degree in Library Science from an American Library Association (ALA) - accredited program is preferred.
• Experience in operating and administering library services and programs in a municipal government setting.

A Message from Jessica Carpenter, Director of Community Experiences

After nearly 20 years as Parks and Recreation, our department has experienced explosive growth of our parks and trails system, and expanded its scope to include a recreation and aquatics center, a tennis center, a senior and community center, a biodiversity education center, playgrounds, new ball fields, community gardens, a farmers market, a cemetery, massive growth in special event offerings, the addition of a marketing and community engagement team, a dog park, an arts center, a library, pickleball courts and thousands of camps, classes, programs, sports leagues and services.

We offer such a wide variety of services to the community - greatly expanding the purview of traditional parks and recreation. In January 2023 we became Coppell Community Experiences. The name change and rebranding reflects our desire to reimagine the way we serve the Coppell community and continue to meet both current needs and demands of the future. Several industries are now joined together working toward the same goal: to provide exceptional experiences to the Coppell community.

Coppell Community Experiences is comprised of the following facilities and areas of responsibility:

• Facilities
  • The CORE (recreation and aquatic center)
  • Wagon Wheel Tennis & Pickleball Center
  • Coppell Senior & Community Center at Grapevine Springs
  • Cozby Library & Community Commons
  • Biodiversity Education Center
  • Coppell Arts Center
  • Rolling Oaks Memorial Center
• Park Operations
  • Parks, playgrounds, and trails
  • Ball fields and medians
• Community Engagement
  • Marketing and Communications
  • Special Events
  • Coppell Community Garden
  • Coppell Farmers Market
• Day Camps (summer and holiday breaks)
• Adult Athletics