Chief Operating Officer at Anne Arundel County Library

Annapolis, Maryland, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Oct, 26

Salary

243569.0

Posted On

13 Jul, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Planning, Public Library Management, Personnel Supervision, Budget Development, Community Engagement, Collection Strategies, Circulation Services, Physical Plant Planning, Performance Evaluation, Stakeholder Representation

Industry

Libraries

Description

ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY invites qualified applicants to apply. The library values diverse perspectives and life experiences and encourages people of all backgrounds to apply. AACPL’s 16 branches serve over 595,000 residents, with an annual circulation of over 6.1 million items. For more information about our services, visit our website at www.aacpl.net [http://www.aacpl.net]. POSITION: Chief Operating Officer LOCATION: Headquarters GRADE: 24MA – 37.5 hours/weekly SALARY RANGE: $143,257 – $243,569 Overall Position Purpose: Work involves responsibility for formulating, developing plans for, and fostering satisfaction of the library’s strategic directions through its public service units and branches. Work includes supervising the heads of the three regional areas and evaluating the performance of branch libraries in achieving the goals and objectives of the Library System. Responsible for guiding and supervising library community engagement, public services, collection strategies, and circulation services to fulfill the library’s strategic plan. Work also includes contributing to the development of capital and operating budget requests, and physical plant planning and supervision. These responsibilities involve important obligations in representing the System before the board of Trustees, funding agencies, and community groups. Minimum Qualifications: Possession of a master’s degree in library science from an American Library Association accredited program; seven (7) years’ experience in professional/management in planning and conducting public library services and programs; and five (5) years of supervisory responsibility. Necessary Special Requirement: Ability to meet re-certification requirements by completing 90 hours of training every 5 years. The library reserves the right to re-advertise this position if there is an insufficient pool of applicants. TO APPLY: Complete AACPL Employment Application Form (Refer to attachment in this announcement). Upload cover letter, resume and completed application on AACPL’s Recruitment Page [https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=0ed8ef89-cf1f-4cd1-a731-a3640b756319&ccId=19000101_000001⟨=en_US&source=EN&selectedMenuKey=CurrentOpenings] (https//www.aacpl.net/about/jobs). Questions may be directed to humanresources@aacpl.net [humanresources@aacpl.net]. All required application materials must be received no later than 4:00 p.m., July 24, 2026. TIMETABLE: Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted no later than August 5, 2026. Interviews will be tentatively scheduled during the week of August 10, 2026. Anne Arundel County Public Library is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or county law. If you need assistance with any aspect of the application process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 410-222-7107. (https//doit.maryland.gov/mdrelay) 7/2/26 POST STAFF

Responsibilities

The COO is responsible for formulating and executing the library's strategic directions through the supervision of regional heads and branch performance. This includes overseeing community engagement, collection strategies, and contributing to capital and operating budget requests.