Computer Lab Department Head

Las-Vegas-Clark-County-Library-Distric

Las Vegas (NV)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 108,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life

PERS retirement plan

14 paid holidays and paid vacation/sen

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Las Vegas-Clark County Library District is hiring a Computer Lab Department Head at the West Charleston Library. The role provides leadership, supervision, training, and program oversight for the computer lab, while supporting staff and users with problem solving and service excellence.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience in training or supervising computer users, with PIC training within six months. Competitive pay and benefits apply.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree required.
Preferred: degree in Computer Science or related field.
Two years’ experience training and/or instructing users on PCs and software, with at least one year in a lead role.
PIC training within six months of start; AED/CPR certification within six months.

Responsibilities

Motivates and supervises assigned staff, including performance coaching and management.
Career counseling and staff development.
Conflict resolution and scheduling to meet goals.
Develops reports and monitors quality metrics; ensures policy compliance.

Skills

Supervisory principles

Record-keeping

Basic accounting

Stress management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Bachelor’s in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Overview

The award-winning Las Vegas-Clark County Library District is currently hiring for a Computer Lab Department Head with the West Charleston Library.

General Summary:

Under general supervision, the Computer Lab Department Head provides leadership, management, training, and professional and supervisory support in the planning, coordination, and operation of a Computer Lab Department at a branch library and provides assistance, training, and problem‑solving support to computer lab users and staff. Responsible for fostering positive relationships with the community and assisting with the oversight of branch projects, programs, and committees. Acts as Person-In-Charge (PIC) on a routine basis and as needed.

Description of hours and wages:

The pay range for this position is $80,384 to $107,722 per year. Pay typically begins at the minimum of the pay range, and employees are eligible for annual merit and COLA increases per District policy.

This is a full-time (40 hours per week),FLSA exempt position.

Application Deadline

The application deadline for this position is 11:59 p.m. on Monday, September 7, 2026.

*We anticipate interviewing for this position on or around September 22, 2026.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities of Computer Lab Assistant plus:

Motivates and supervises assigned staff, including but not limited to:
Performance coaching and management.
Career counseling and development.
Conflict resolution.
Organizes assigned services, programs, and employees to achieve established goals.
Coordinates with Branch Manager and other branch-level library departments to meet established branch and District goals.
Develops, maintains, and monitors key reporting metrics to achieve and control desired quality outcomes.
Accurately prepares and maintains files, records, and reports.
Processes and handles confidential information with discretion.
Sets short-term (daily to annual) operational goals for assigned service or department.
Handles customer service issues.
Monitors department compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, codes, best practices, and District policies and procedures.
Monitors and adapts to current and emerging trends in library administration/science and public administration and makes recommendations regarding future department, branch, and District strategies and planning for the computer lab.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies:

Competencies of Computer Lab Assistant plus:

Report and record‑keeping

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Education:

Required: Bachelor’s Degree.

Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.

Experience:

Required: Two (2) years’ experience training and/or instructing users on personal computers and software operations with at least one (1) year in a lead or supervisory role or completion of Library District’s Apprentice Person‑In‑Charge (APIC) training.

Preferred: N/A

License or Certification:

Prior completion of Las Vegas‑Clark County Library District’s Person‑in‑Charge (PIC) Training or completion of core PIC Training within six (6) months of assuming the position.
District‑provided AED/CPR certification must be completed within six (6) months of assuming the position and must be maintained (current) while in a covered position.

Physical Requirements:

Although work is performed in a library setting, a limited amount of walking or standing is often necessary to carry out job duties. Tasks may involve frequent walking, standing, bending, reaching, stooping, and some lifting and carrying of objects of moderate weight (20-50 pounds).

Additional Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

KSAs of Computer Lab Assistant plus: