Chief Administrative Officer

About This Role

Serving the Tulsa County community, the Chief Administrative Officer drives innovation and ensures the long-term sustainability of the library by partnering with other executive leadership members. This key role focuses on successfully executing current library build projects, the facility master plan, related capital projects, and developing a long-range plan to keep the library relevant and accessible to all.

Requirements

• MBA or related Master's degree
• Ten or more years of proven progressive operations experience and strategic responsibility
• Strong analytic skills
• Proven ability to remain flexible and engaged
• Strong understanding of business operations
• Strong understanding of innovative practices
• Strong understanding of emerging technology
• Strong understanding of project leadership
• Strong understanding of stakeholder relations
• Strong understanding of change management
• Knowledgeable in current policies and practices as well as future trends, technology, and information in the library profession
• Displays good judgment in analyzing and promoting ideas to benefit the customer base and communities served
• Proven ability to remain flexible and engaged during peak periods of organizational transformation
• Ability to effectively present information in a variety of settings
• Proven success in managing change through both short- and long-range planning
• Strong understanding and support of organizational culture
• Solid understanding of budget and an overall business mindset
• Ability to think strategically and make good decisions under pressure
• Superior analytical skills and knowledge of performance metrics
• Experience with capital campaigns and public procurement
• Experience with contract negotiations and basic real estate statutes
• Experience working in a large organization working cross-departmentally
• Advanced understanding of strategic planning processes and performance measures

Nice to have:

• Experience in a large library system
• Prior C-Suite experience
• MLIS or four or more years' experience working in a large multi-branch library, mid-size government entity, or non-profit sector

Benefits

• Full benefit package (medical, dental, vision, retirement pension & 457)
• Generous paid time off

Important Details

• Schedule: Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm; some weekends and evenings as needed

Physical Activity & Environmental Conditions