Title: Chief of Library Development

State Role Title: St Library Div Dir

Hiring Range: $120,000 - $135,000

Pay Band: UG

Agency: The Library of Virginia

Location: The Library of Virginia

Agency Website: www.lva.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

About the Position

The Library of Virginia seeks an experienced and visionary leader to serve as Chief of Library Development. Reporting to the Librarian of Virginia, this senior-level position administers and oversees programs and services for Virginia’s public libraries, ensuring timely, accurate, and impactful consultation on policy, funding, training, children, youth, and adult services, technology initiatives, and strategic planning.

As a key member of the Library’s Senior and Management Leadership Teams, the Chief provides strategic leadership, ensures responsible oversight of state and federal library funding, and advances library services across the Commonwealth in alignment with the Library’s mission and statutory responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

· Program Administration – Lead the Library Development Division, coordinating programs and staff to ensure high-quality consultation, training, and services in library governance, management, technology, and continuing education.
· State & Federal Funding Oversight – Administer the State Aid to Local Public Libraries program and the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) program, ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and funding guidelines.
· Strategic Leadership – Develop and implement division strategic directions, objectives, and goals, create and oversee staff work plans; monitor trends in library and information services; evaluate and adjust programs based on constituent needs while keeping diversity, opportunity, and inclusion at the forefront.
· Constituent & Professional Engagement – Represent the Library with elected officials, state and local agencies, and professional organizations, including the American Library Association, Virginia Library Association, and Virginia Public Library Directors Association.
· Statewide Advocacy - Continuously promote public awareness of statewide library services and resources; advocate that every Virginian has universal access to exceptional and inclusive library services, resources, and facilities, while facilitating collaboration between Virginia libraries.
· Collaboration – Serve on leadership and management teams, contribute to strategic planning, policy development, grant proposals, and budget requests; maintain strong communication channels between Library of Virginia leadership and Library Development staff.

Minimum Qualifications

· Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program in Library and Information Science.
· Progressive professional library experience, with a preference for candidates who have public library experience.
· Comprehensive knowledge of public library management and trends in 21st-century library services.
· Familiarity with federal LSTA programs, state aid programs, and library data collection practices.
· Demonstrated skill in strategic planning, program evaluation, and budget management.
· Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop professional staff.
· Strong communication and presentation skills.

Additional Considerations

· Experience managing large-scale grant programs or public funding initiatives.
· Record of fostering partnerships and collaborations with and/or in public libraries.
· Active engagement in state or national professional library organizations.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

State employees who have been affected by Policy 1.3 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) must submit the card BEFORE the closing date for this position. The card may be scanned and attached to the application or faxed to (804) 371-7401. A criminal background investigation and reference check prior to employment is required for the successful candidate. Please include your name and the position number of the fax cover sheet.

Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. AMERICORPS, PEACE CORPS, AND OTHER NATIONAL SERVICE ALUMNI ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. Please call 804-225-2131 for assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact Information

Name: Marjorie McGregor

Phone: 804-338-9034

Email: marjorie.mcgregor@dhrm.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.