Are you passionate about leading the future of library services and shaping lifelong learning across the Commonwealth? The Department of Education, Commonwealth Libraries is searching for a forward-thinking leader eager to influence policy and expand access to knowledge. As a Deputy Secretary, you will advise the Secretary of Education and the Department’s senior team through administrative work, directing and improving library services in public, school, academic, and special libraries. Take advantage of this opportunity to influence public policy, guide innovation, and strengthen libraries across Pennsylvania!

In this role, you will be responsible for providing advice and counsel to the Secretary of Education on pending legislation that could affect the state’s libraries and recommending new legislation or regulations to achieve statewide library program goals and objectives. You will have the opportunity to utilize your extensive background to plan, direct, and coordinate the development, expansion, and improvement of library services and programs, while also overseeing the Office of Commonwealth Libraries, Bureau of State Library, and Bureau of Library Development. Having the ability to establish and maintain working relationships with institutions of higher education and professional development organizations will be essential to establish priorities on the training of librarians and library staff. Additional responsibilities include:

  • Conducting studies of library problems throughout the state
  • Recommending solutions to the Secretary regarding issues and making the findings available to all libraries
  • Serving as a member of various boards and representing the Secretary of Education at meetings with the legislature, Commonwealth agencies, and other entities
  • Promoting and supporting libraries throughout the state to increase services and resources
  • Overseeing the allocation and administration of federal and state funds

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/5174927/state-librarian-deputy-secretary-of-libraries-commissioner-for-libraries?keywords=library&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs