Library Manager

Prince William County, VA

$82K — $139K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED plus 7 years of public library experience.
  • Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience in a library setting.
  • At least 4 years of experience in customer service, including policy interpretation.
  • 1 year of experience in managing or monitoring a budget.
  • Experience in conducting programming and community outreach for at least 1 year.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise staff, handle scheduling and performance evaluations, and manage staff discipline as necessary.
  • Oversee branch operations and financial documentation for donation accounts.
  • Deliver excellent customer service at an integrated service desk.
  • Plan and conduct programming and outreach activities.
  • Manage facility operations, including opening and closing the branch and maintenance requests.

Benefits

  • Access to training and career development opportunities.
  • Membership to the Virginia Library Association.
  • Comprehensive medical coverage options and generous leave accrual.
  • Participation in the Virginia Retirement System with defined contribution plans.
  • Qualification for Public Service Loan Forgiveness programs.
Full Job Description
Salary: $82,777.50 - $139,288.50 Annually
Location : Prince William County, VA
Job Type: Full-Time (FT)
Job Number:
Department: LIBRARY
Division: PUBLIC SERVICES
Opening Date: 06/09/2026
Closing Date: 6/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
GRADE: C51
Hiring Salary: $82,777.5 - $96,905.25

About This Role:
  • Supervises staff, including scheduling, creating and writing annual evaluations, facilitating the staff discipline process as needed and managing employees to improve/maximize performance.
  • Provides Branch operational and donation account budget oversite, completing all applicable financial paperwork.
  • Provides excellent customer service at an integrated service desk.
  • Conducts programming and outreach
  • Manages the facility, opening and closing the branch and submitting maintenance requests as needed.
  • Provides excellent internal and external customer service.

Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma or G.E.D. and 7 years of public library experience.
Preferences:

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership in overseeing the day-to-day operations of all public service functions within the branch. Preferred experience includes:

  • One (1) year or more of supervisory experience of library staff.
  • Four (4) years of experience providing customer service, including policy interpretation, assisting visitors, and preparing incident reports.
  • One (1) year of experience conducting programs and community outreach.
  • One (1) year of experience managing or monitoring a budget.
  • One (1) year of experience performing collection maintenance or related tasks.
  • Six (6) months of experience coordinating or supervising volunteers.
  • Six (6) months of experience managing facility operations, including opening and closing a building and submitting maintenance requests.


Special Requirements: The position may require travel to other branches within the system. A DMV check will be conducted for employees who drive while on County business.
Work Schedule: This is a full-time, 37.5 hours per week exempt position. Nokesville Library's current operating hours are: Monday-Wednesday 10a.m. - 6p.m., Thursday 10a.m. - 5p.m., Friday and Saturday 10a.m. - 2p.m. Schedule may vary depending upon the needs of the library.
Starting Salary Range:

$82,777.5 - $96,905.25
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:

  • Access to training and career development opportunities.
  • Membership to the Virginia Library Association.
  • We offer excellent benefits including comprehensive medical coverage options, paid holidays, personal days, and generous leave accrual.
  • The County also participates in the Virginia Retirement System and offers 457 and 401a defined contribution plans.


Full time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Learn more at Student Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid.

NOTE: The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. To view the class description in its entirety, click here for the class description

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