Branch Manager

Overview

The award-winning Las Vegas-Clark County Library District is currently hiring for a Branch Manager for the Whitney Library.

 

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under the intermittent supervision of the Regional Manager, the Branch Manager provides operational and administrative leadership to a designated District branch. This position supervises and manages branch service delivery and directly/indirectly supervises branch staff. The Branch Manager is responsible for fostering positive relationships within the community and providing oversight to branch projects, programs, and committees. Acts as Person-in-Charge (PIC) on a routine basis and as needed. 

 

Description of hours and wages:

The pay range for this position is $110,113.95 to $147,563.68 per year. Pay typically begins at the minimum of the pay range, and employees are eligible for annual merit and COLA increases per District policy.

 

This is a full-time (40 hours per week), FLSA exempt position.

 

*A Relocation Reimbursement of up to $2,500 is available to assist with relocation of over 100 miles.

 

Application Deadline:

The application deadline for this position is 11:59 p.m. on Friday, May 1, 2026. To be considered for this position, applications must be submitted prior to this deadline.

 

*We anticipate interviewing for this position on Friday, May 22, 2026.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities of Department Head plus:

1. Responsible for the day-to-day operational management of a designated library branch, including but not limited to:

a. Planning short-term (daily to annual) operational goals for the assigned branch.b. Organizing the assigned branch, departments, and employees to achieve established goals.c. Staffing the assigned branch and departments within budgetary guidelines to meet service demand and requisite skill needs.d. Directing staff to achieve established goals.e. Coordinating with other branches and other administrative departments to meet established Branch and District goals.f. Developing, maintaining, and monitoring key Branch reporting metrics to achieve and control desired quality outcomes.g. Developing, maintaining and monitoring annual Branch budget to achieve established goals and utilize District resources in an efficient and effective manner.

2. Provides administrative supervision to assigned managers and staff, including but not limited to:

a. Performance Coaching & Management.b. Career Counseling & Development.c. Conflict Resolution. 

3. Oversees Branch projects, programs, vendors, and committees to support and achieve Branch initiatives and goals.4. Builds community partnerships and leads outreach initiatives that align with both community needs and District goals.5. Ensures Branch compliance with all federal, state and local laws, regulations, codes, best practices, and District Policies and Procedures.6. Performs other duties as assigned.

 

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Competencies of Assistant Branch Manager plus:• Managerial planning, organizing, directing, staffing, reporting, coordinating, and budgeting.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Education:

Required: Master’s Degree in Library Science (MLS or MLIS) from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association (ALA).

Preferred: N/A

 

Experience:

Required: Three (3) years’ experience as a professional librarian with at least two (2) of those years at a branch associate or department head level.

Preferred: N/A

 

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION: 

 Required:

• • • • Possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Nevada Driver’s License at the time of hire.  
      • Completion of Las Vegas-Clark County Library District’s (LVCCLD) Person-in-Charge (PIC) Training or completion of core PIC Training within 6 months of assuming position. 
      • District provided AED/CPR certification must be completed within six months from date of employment and must be maintained (current) while in a covered position.

Preferred: N/A

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Although work is performed in a library setting, a limited amount of walking or standing is often necessary to carry out job duties. Tasks may involve frequent walking, standing, bending, reaching, stooping, and some lif