Manager Library Services and Patient Education

Allina Health; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental

PTO/Time Away

Retirement Savings Plans

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Support

Job summary

Allina Health is seeking a strategic Library and Patient Education leader in Minneapolis, MN to guide services and a team of professionals. The role focuses on developing evidence-based information access, aligning resources with stakeholder needs, and advancing patient education across campuses.

The position requires building partnerships, managing budgets, and driving improvements in care and organizational outcomes, with a hybrid schedule and daytime shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Library, Information Science, Health Education, or related field.
• 5+ years working experience with evidence-based practice and adult education.
• 5+ years experience managing people, leading projects/programs and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Builds and fosters relationships with key stakeholders across the organization to support information needs for systemwide initiatives.
• Assesses services and resources using data; informs changes to operations considering budget and equity.
• Monitors and documents outcomes of patient education initiatives and adjusts to improve outcomes.
• Develops annual budget and manages financial performance to budget.
• Ensures high quality services, resources, and tools, including vendor management.
• Maintains current knowledge of professional standards through networking and continued education.
• Oversees the Library Services and Patient Education web presence and outreach communications.
• Trains staff on library and patient education resources and best training practices.
• Manages databases, e-journals, and educational content; negotiates contracts and pricing.
• Partners with Information Services on resource integration in EPIC, SharePoint, and LMS.
• Leads remote access and SSO technology initiatives to improve access.

Skills

Operations Management

Communication Management

Resource Management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Library, Information Science, Health Education, or related field

Master's degree in Library, Information Science, Health Education, or related field

Job description

Location Address:

2800 10th AveReceiving DockMinneapolis, MN 55407-1311

Date Posted:

October 12, 2026

Department:

16008708 Medical Libraries

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation:

None

Job Summary:

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details:

• FTE 1.0 (80 hours per two week pay period)
• 8-hour day shift
• No weekends
• Daytime flexible; hybrid with some hours at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, United Hospital or Allina Commons
• This role is a unique opportunity for a curious, strategic, and collaborative leader who is passionate about connecting people, information, and solutions to improve patient care, education, and organizational outcomes. Success in this role depends on the ability to foster collaboration, connect stakeholders around shared goals, manage competing priorities, and translate ideas into practical results that support both organizational strategy and the needs of patients, families, and care teams.

Leads the strategy and vision for Library and Patient Education services, including leading a team of professionals to develop, curate, and/or locate evidence-based information and make it easily accessible. Strategically aligns resources, services, and tools to stakeholder needs while carrying out Allina Health's mission to provide exceptional care to help people live healthier lives.

Principle Responsibilities

• Operations Management
  • Builds and fosters relationships with key stakeholders of diverse backgrounds across the organization to understand and support the information needs for systemwide initiatives and strategic priorities.
  • Assesses services, resources, and tools regularly using quantitative and qualitative data. Uses data along with financial and health equity considerations to inform changes to operations.
  • Monitors and documents outcomes of patient education initiatives and modifies as needed to improve outcomes.
  • Develops annual budget and manages financial performance to budget.
  • Ensures high quality of services, resources, and tools, including external vendor contract management.
  • Maintains current knowledge of professional standards by participating in networking, organizations, and continued education.
• Communication and Promotion Management
  • Oversees the development and maintenance of the Library Services and Patient Education web/intranet presence and outreach communications (e.g. newsletters, social media, brochures).
  • Seeks out new opportunities to train staff on library and patient education resources, services, and tools; ensures best practices in training delivery.
• Resource Management
  • Manages a wide range of resources (e.g. databases, e-journals, educational content)
  • Negotiates contracts and pricing, and maintains good working relations with vendors.
  • Partners with Information Services on resource integration in digital environments such as EPIC, SharePoint, and the learning management system.
  • Manages solutions for mobile and remote access, single sign on and other technologies that improve access.
• Leadership
  • Provides day-to-day management of staff.
  • Recruits, hires, and onboards new talent.
  • Supports development of staff through coaching, mentoring and timely feedback.
  • Develops retention strategies aimed at driving high team morale and engagement. Ensure role clarity among team members and across departments.
  • Provides meaningful development opportunities to develop team core competencies and help team members grow in their careers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Library, Information Science, Health Education, or related field
• 5+ years working experience with evidence-based practice and adult education
• 5+ years experience managing people, leading projects/programs and teams that work across department, divisions and/or service lines

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library, Information Science, Health Education, or related field

Physical Demands

• Light Work:
• Lifting weight up to 20 lbs. occasionally, up to 10 lbs. frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $44.64 to $61.76 per hourThe pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience and education. Additional incentives may be available, including discretionary monetary bonuses, goal-based bonuses, and other financial incentives.

Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That's why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive - not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being - mind, body, spirit and community - of you and your family members.

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.