Professional (Library) Development Advisor

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework up to 3 days per week

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Professional Development Advisor to strengthen statewide professional development for library staff and volunteers. You will lead statewide programs, collaborate with agencies, manage grant projects, and apply technology to broaden learning opportunities across the Commonwealth.

You will provide guidance to librarians and staff, coordinate with partners, and ensure training aligns with state priorities while supporting community access to library services.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a Librarian 2 or Rare Books Librarian (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Four years of professional library experience; or
• Three years of professional library experience, and a master’s degree in library science, library services, or a closely related field; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes two years of professional library experience.

Responsibilities

• Program Leadership: Develop statewide professional development programs and guide key projects that support library staff education
• Partnership Building: Collaborate with agencies and associations to advance training initiatives that align with Commonwealth priorities
• Grant Management: Manage assigned grant projects by reviewing applications, supporting planning, and overseeing program budgets
• Technology Use: Apply technology in strategic ways to expand learning opportunities for the library field
• Field Support: Maintain reliable communication with library personnel to understand training needs and offer guidance

Education

Master's degree in library science

Job description

The Professional Development Advisor position with the Bureau of Library Development offers a chance to inspire growth across libraries in the Commonwealth. This role helps strengthen learning and teamwork for staff and volunteers who support community access to library services. You will have the opportunity to champion creative education programs that help library workers build new skills. Be part of a mission that builds stronger, more connected communities.

This role provides statewide guidance to improve professional development for library staff and volunteers, and strengthens programs that support learning across the Commonwealth. As a Professional Development Advisor, you will perform the following duties:

• Program Leadership: Develop statewide professional development programs and guide key projects that support library staff education
• Partnership Building: Collaborate with agencies and associations to advance training initiatives that align with Commonwealth priorities
• Grant Management: Manage assigned grant projects by reviewing applications, supporting planning, and overseeing program budgets
• Technology Use: Apply technology in strategic ways to expand learning opportunities for the library field
• Field Support: Maintain reliable communication with library personnel to understand training needs and offer guidance

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week. You will be required to report in-office on Monday and Tuesday each week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements

• One year of experience as a Librarian 2 or Rare Books Librarian (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Four years of professional library experience; or
• Three years of professional library experience, and a master’s degree in library science, library services, or a closely related field; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes two years of professional library experience.

Other Requirements

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Veterans

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/testoncefor this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.