Library Operations Lead - Student-Centric Programs

ADP, Inc.; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Albright College is seeking a full-time Library Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of the College’s new library building. This role focuses on establishing procedures and creating a welcoming, student-centered environment that supports teaching, learning, collaboration, and campus engagement.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work with students, faculty, and staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Strong organizational and project-management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, and colleagues across an organization.
• Ability to take initiative, solve problems, establish effective practices, and adapt to the evolving needs of a new facility.
• Commitment to providing excellent service and fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for a diverse campus community.
• Proficiency with common workplace technology and the ability to learn library, scheduling, event-management, and other relevant systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations and logistical needs of the library building.
• Supervise, train, and schedule staff, including student workers.
• Develop and implement operational practices, procedures, and workflows for the new library space.
• Coordinate programming and events for classes, students, faculty, staff, and the broader campus community.
• Conduct outreach to students, faculty, and staff to promote use of the library and its programs, services, and spaces.
• Collaborate with faculty and campus departments to support academic programming and effective use of the facility.
• Oversee room usage, scheduling, supplies, equipment, and other operational needs.
• Help ensure that the library is a welcoming, accessible, organized, and responsive environment.
• Identify and address facilities and operational concerns in coordination with appropriate College departments.
• Perform other duties related to the successful operation and programming of the library.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Communication skills

Collaboration

Initiative

Customer service mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Albright College is seeking a full-time Library Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of the College’s new library building. This role focuses on establishing procedures and creating a welcoming, student-centered environment that supports teaching, learning, collaboration, and campus engagement.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work with students, faculty, and staff.