NEOGOV · 1 day ago
Assistant Director for Innovation and Information (Manager II), Grade M2
21 Maryland Ave Rockville MD 20850 USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$114K/yr - $201K/yr
7+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a dynamic Library Administrator to lead significant changes within the Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL). The Assistant Director will develop strategic plans, foster innovation, and ensure accountability for community engagement and service delivery across library branches.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a forward-thinking strategic plan to foster innovation across all library branches and programs
Lead initiatives to integrate emerging technologies, digital resources, and new service models to improve community access and engagement
Foster a culture of experimentation, continuous improvement, and collaboration within the organization
Collaborate with stakeholders, including community organizations, government agencies, and funding entities, to identify and pursue strategic partnerships and funding opportunities
Conduct regular community needs assessments to inform service planning and ensure inclusivity and equity
Oversee the rollout of pilot projects and scale successful innovation efforts system wide
Provide leadership on data collection and analysis to measure the impact of innovative initiatives
Advocate for the library’s role in promoting literacy, lifelong learning, and social inclusion within the diverse urban landscape
Review and refine the long-term innovation strategy aligned with community needs and organizational goals
Allocate budgetary resources through the management of the 21st Century CIP budget
Analyze market trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to inform ongoing strategic initiatives
Collaborate with senior leadership to set priorities and establish measurable objectives
You may need to work weekend and holiday hours, as needed
Qualification
Required
7 years of leadership experience in a large, complex, and diverse organization, preferably in a public or community-focused setting
Proven track record of designing and implementing innovative programs and strategic initiatives
Strong understanding of digital technologies, information access, and community engagement strategies
Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree
Preferred
A master's degree in library science or library information science from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association or in business innovation
Operations experience in a large, urban public library environment
Project Management experience
Significant experience managing in a union environment
Strong understanding of digital technologies, information access, and community engagement strategies
Benefits
Our generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year.
Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year.
In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays.
Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
All permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans.
Public safety positions are eligible for a defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after only five years.
Employees in non-public safety positions can participate in retirement plans that contribute up to 12 percent of their annual salary.
All employees can also participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, to contribute even more to their retirement goals.
Montgomery County employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Our tuition assistance program allows you to receive up to $2,130 annually in tuition assistance to help you achieve a degree that supports your career path.
County employees are entitled to use the RideOn Bus service for free with a valid County-employee ID.
We also offer a pre-tax flexible spending account to reduce the cost of other mass-transit options such as MARC trains and Metro.
Working for Montgomery County also entitles permanent and term employees to participate in healthcare and childcare Flexible Spending Accounts.
These plans allow eligible employees to save on a pretax basis for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year.
We deeply care about your holistic wellness.
Our award-winning wellness program, LiveWell, will support you in improving and maintaining your physical, mental, financial, social, and intellectual well-being.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
The Carlyle Group,Warburg PincusWarburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
Recent News
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