IT Manager

City of Urbana, Illinois; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

The Urbana Free Library seeks a forward-thinking IT Manager to lead the Library's information technology infrastructure and staff. You will oversee Windows server and network administration, Hyper-V, and cloud services, while shaping IT strategy and budgeting.

The role reports to the Associate Director and emphasizes a collaborative, resilient work culture. Ideal candidates have a bachelor's degree in Information Systems or related field (or equivalent) and 3+ years in enterprise IT; five years

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Three years progressively responsible work experience administering computers and computer networks in an enterprise Windows environment; five years preferred.
• Experience managing MS Office 365 and Azure AD environments.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation and management of all IT systems, applications, and services within the Library.
• Provide vision and leadership for IT strategies and initiatives.
• Supervise the Library's IT staff and projects.
• Ensure cybersecurity, endpoint management, and vulnerability remediation across the infrastructure.

Skills

Windows administration

Hyper-V

Network administration

Microsoft Entra / Azure AD

Office 365 administration

Budget management

Cybersecurity best practices

Automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or related field

Tools

Hyper-V

MS Office 365

Microsoft Entra (Azure AD)

Job description

Do you want to work where you can enrich the lives of the people in your community? The Urbana Free Library is seeking a forward-thinking, self-motivated individual to join the Library's leadership team. Duties include overseeing the operation and management of all information technology-supported systems, applications, and services within the Library; providing vision and leadership for the development and implementation of IT strategies and initiatives; and supervising the Library's IT staff. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree in Information Systems or a related field or equivalent work experience and at least three years progressively responsible work experience with administering computers and computer networks in an enterprise Windows environment. The Urbana Free Library has been serving the community for over 150 years. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic, community-centered environment, the Library invites you to apply.

Position Type

Full-Time/Exempt

Location

The Urbana Free Library

Pay Grade

41 ($72,274-$93,956/year) plus excellent benefits

Job Summary

The Information Technology (IT) Manager oversees the operation and management of all information technology-supported systems, applications, and services within the Library; is responsible for the architecture and maintenance of the Library's technology infrastructure; provides vision and leadership for the development and implementation of IT strategies and initiatives; and supervises the Library's IT staff. Exemplifies the characteristics of a collaborative, innovative, and resilient work culture and models the appropriate behavior to create and maintain this work culture. The IT Manager reports to the Associate Director.

The Ideal Candidate Has

• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows desktop and Microsoft Server administration, Hyper-V and network administration.
• Strong understanding of MS Office 365 administration tools (Admin Center, Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, etc.), Microsoft Entra (Azure AD), and hybrid Azure Active Directory environments.
• Experience developing and administering budgets, as well as knowledge of procurement procedures.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and decision-making skills.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity best practices, endpoint management, and vulnerability remediation.
• Ability to leverage automations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or related field or equivalent work experience; or an equivalent combination of experience and training that can be demonstrated to provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of this position.
• Three years progressively responsible work experience with administering computers and computer networks in an enterprise Windows environment. Five years preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing MS Office 365.
• At least one year of prior successful supervisory experience.
• IT certifications in ITIL, project management, or technical training.
• Experience with database systems management, CMS administration, programming, and library automation and related software.
• Bilingual skills.

Application Requirements

Applications will not be considered without ALL of the following credentials:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Completed online application, including answers to the supplemental questions

Application Deadline

Applications must be received by 11:59 p.m., Sunday, October 4, 2026.

Selection Process

Scoring of Applicants

Each application that meets the minimum requirements will be scored, but first priority will be given to those applications submitted by the fullest consideration date. Your responses will be used to determine whether you possess the minimum qualifications required. Only information on the application and the responses to the supplemental questions will be considered and additional information listed on a resume, cover letter, or other supplemental materials will not be used when deciding if a candidate meets the qualifications. Applicants are STRONGLY encouraged to include all information and details in their application.

Panel Interviews

At least two people will be present on the panels. Applicants will be asked a list of standard questions. In the interviews, we will want to learn about you, your experiences, and how you would function in a library setting. We expect to schedule these interviews in October 2026.

Contacting References

We will contact former employers of candidate finalists before making a decision.

Selection/Appointment

Although selection is based on the successful completion of all of the above components, the nature of the selection process allows any single component to eliminate a candidate from further consideration. As a final step, the Library appoints a candidate from those who are available to accept the position. Each application that meets the minimum requirements, that is complete, and that has been submitted using the online application and before the job posting fullest consideration date, will be considered. Complete applications that meet the minimum requirements and that are submitted after October 4, 2026, will be considered only if necessary. Paper submissions will not be accepted.

Accommodations

The Urbana Free Library provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you need information, please contact The Urbana Free Library at 217-367-4057.

The Urbana Free Library welcomes diversity!

We foster an environment that values and encourages mutual respect, inclusion of all people, and utilizing differences and similarities as an organizational asset. EOE