Assistant Director

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Assistant Director

By Tuscarawas County Public Library

5/7/2026

The Tuscarawas County Public Library System has an immediate opening for an Assistant Director to join its administrative team!

The Tuscarawas County Public Library System believes libraries are a place where Community Happens, All Are Welcome, You Can Borrow More than You Can Buy, and Access Equals Opportunity. The County Library system is recognized as both an innovative and responsive community resource -- always willing to help and always willing to collaborate. We strive to provide quality resources, excellent customer service, and engaging programs in a welcoming and inclusive environment.

The Tuscarawas County Public Library System - with its Main Library, four branches, and Mobile Services division - provides vital services to the communities in Tuscarawas County. If you enjoy small towns and big stories, you are sure to enjoy Tuscarawas County, which boasts scenic rolling hills; a regional campus of Kent State University; a vital and expanding arts community that includes a Performing Arts Center, an outdoor theatre, and a Philharmonic Orchestra; fifteen museums, including two National Historic Landmarks; and a growing trail and park system for hiking, biking, boating, fishing, canoeing, and kayaking.

Position Details:

Status: Full Time Salary 40 hrs per week; some evenings and weekends required

Salary: Starting range of $58,000 to $68,000 per year; pay rate commensurate with skills and prior experience

Benefits: 13 paid holidays, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, Ohio Public Employees Retirement System retirement plan, $15,000 life insurance policy, health insurance (85/15 premium share); may elect to take vision insurance, dental insurance, supplemental life insurance at employee's expense, as well as an option to participate in tax deferred payroll deductions for flexible spending account and/or Ohio's deferred compensation; paid Ohio Library Council and Northeast Ohio Regional Library System memberships.

Qualifications: MLS (Master of Library Science) or MLIS (Master of Library Information Science) from an American Library Association accredited library school; three to five years of library management experience required; experience in an Assistant Director or similar senior management role preferred; may be required to load, unload, lift, shelve, transfer and/or transport materials up to 50 lbs including cargo and book drop; provide own transportation in fulfillment of job duties; be available evenings and some Saturdays.

Required Knowledge: Solid knowledge of public library service including best practices in collection development, facilities management, budget management, and employment law practices; Strong customer service background; Excellent knowledge of emerging technologies; Proficiency with Library ILS and Microsoft applications.

Required Skills: Self-motivation and ability to motivate staff; Ability to maintain confidentiality; Ability to lead and mentor several different teams to achieve organizational goals; Ability to resolve conflicts, overseeing and following up as needed; Ability to use evidence-based principles related to creating and implementing departmental budgets and departmental strategic plan; Ability to effectively network and represent the library to business and community leaders; Willingness to be active in the Ohio Library Council including travel to trainings and meetings.

Come Join Our Team! Follow the link below for the full job listing and instructions for applying:

TCPL - Assistant Director