Strategic Library Operations & Innovation Leader

Central Library; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Tulsa City-County Library is seeking a Chief Administrative Officer to guide the system's strategic direction and operations. This senior leadership role will collaborate with other executives to ensure long-term sustainability, oversee capital projects including the library build program and facility master plan, and drive innovation to keep the library relevant and accessible to all.

The CAO will bring an MBA or related master's degree and 10+ years of progressive leadership experience, with

Qualifications

• Knowledge of current policies and practices in the library profession and future trends.
• Ability to analyze ideas for benefit to customers and communities served.
• Experience leading organizational transformation with flexibility and engagement.
• Ability to present information effectively in various settings.
• Proven success in managing change through long-range planning.
• Strong understanding and support of organizational culture.
• Solid budgeting knowledge and business mindset.
• Strategic thinking and decision-making under pressure.
• Strong analytical skills and performance metrics knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Drive innovation by partnering with other executive leadership to ensure long-term sustainability.
• Oversee current library build projects, the facility master plan and related capital projects.
• Develop and implement a long-range plan to keep the library relevant and accessible.
• Provide effective change management and strategic guidance across the organization.

Skills

Business operations

Emerging technology

Project leadership

Stakeholder relations

Change management

Education

MBA or equivalent master's degree

MLIS or four or more years’ experience in a large multi-branch library/government/non-profit

Ten+ years progressive leadership experience

Capital campaigns and public procurement experience

Contract negotiations and real estate statutes

Cross-department collaboration

Strategic planning and performance measures

Job description

Tulsa City-County Library is seeking a Chief Administrative Officer to guide the system's strategic direction and operations. This senior leadership role will collaborate with other executives to ensure long-term sustainability, oversee capital projects including the library build program and facility master plan, and drive innovation to keep the library relevant and accessible to all.

The CAO will bring an MBA or related master's degree and 10+ years of progressive leadership experience, with