[OPLINLIST] EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Branch Manager - Springboro, OH

[Martha Bush]

Franklin-Springboro Public Library

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Springboro Branch Manager, Full-Time

 

Date of Posting: March 10, 2026

Job Title: Branch Manager

Hours: Full-Time (37.5 hours per week), Exempt

Location: Springboro Branch, 125 Park Lane, Springboro, Ohio

Reports to: Director

 

Library Overview

The Franklin-Springboro Public Library system serves over 54,000 residents
in northwestern Warren County, Ohio.  The Library operates two locations.
The Franklin Library, which first opened in 1923 and operates out of a
24,800-square-foot building that opened in 2002, and the Springboro Branch,
which opened in 1989 and operates out of a 13,935-square-foot building.  The
Springboro building was expanded in 1999 and 2023.  

 

About this Position

The Franklin-Springboro Public Library is seeking a full-time Branch Manager
for the Springboro Branch.  The chosen candidate will be responsible for the
effective day-to-day operation and management of the Springboro location.
The ideal candidate must foster a positive work environment, possess strong
leadership skills, be customer-service focused, adept at building strong
teams, and have excellent problem-solving abilities.

 

Responsibilities

*	Staff Leadership & Management: Interview, hire, train, supervise,
and schedule staff; ensure that all staff possess a working knowledge of
relevant Library policies and procedures.  Oversee the implementation and
execution of Library policies and procedures to maintain system-wide
consistency; in collaboration with trained staff, handle patron behavior
issues and general incidents on Library property; maintain proper
documentation of all Library happenings including staff and patron based
interactions and situations; in collaboration with the Library Director or
management, handle staff performance issues, related documentation,
institute and oversee training/re-training initiatives, focusing on
consistency while maintaining staff privacy and decorum; foster a positive
work environment promoting unity across both branches; effectively
communicate with patrons, staff, and administrators in a timely manner. 
*	Operations & Service Delivery: Manage day-to-day Library operations,
demonstrate and ensure excellent customer service, provide technology
assistance, perform readers' advisory, and resolve complex issues.  Work
cohesively with the Technology Coordinator to ensure consistent training,
usage, and risk aversion techniques are employed system-wide.
*	Community Outreach & Programming: Ensures the efficient, effective,
and customer service-oriented delivery of services and programs to branch
Library patrons. Assure services are responsive to community needs.  Promote
community awareness of the Library by establishing and maintaining effective
communication and partnerships with community groups, organizations, and
individuals.
*	Facility & Resource Management: Monitor branch facility needs.
Initiate maintenance and repair of the branch building, equipment,
furniture, and grounds in cooperation with the Building Operations staff and
the City of Springboro to ensure that the facility is safe, secure, and
accessible.  Oversee branch collection management in coordination with the
Collection Development Team and Shelving Supervisor (e.g., cleaning,
weeding, curation, repair, cancellation, redistribution).  
*	Administration & Planning: Assist in the development of policies and
procedures in cooperation with administrative staff.  Serve as the liaison
between the administration and staff.  Communicate and collaborate with
administration on system-wide initiatives, issues, and decision-making
through consistent information sharing and regular attendance at managers'
meetings.  

 

Qualifications

*	A Bachelor's degree is desired or a combination of education,
training, and significant work experience.
*	Supervisory experience required.  
*	Possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle
record. Maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record to ensure insurability.

*	Ability to effectively and efficiently plan, direct, schedule, and
oversee branch operations and personnel.
*	Ability to learn and demonstrate a comprehensive and functional
understanding of professional library principles, theories, concepts,
platforms, technology, resources, policies, and procedures.
*	Utilize Library policies and procedures to ensure professionalism,
consistency, and effective resolution when managing confrontation,
complaints, or challenges. 
*	Constructively addresses patron feedback.  Investigate, follow up,
and resolve issues.
*	Maintain composure and emotional balance while dealing with the
public and staff.
*	Present the Franklin-Springboro Public Library and its services
positively and adhere to best practices as established by the Library.
*	Handle issues as they arise, including cleaning, basic plumbing, and
maintenance tasks. 
*	Comply with work scheduling and attendance requirements, including
dependability, punctuality, and flexibility.  The Library operates seven (7)
days a week and requires staff members to work a flexible schedule.  Work on
call as needed.
*	Performs other duties as required.

 

BENEFITS: This is a full-time exempt position.  The hourly pay rate starts
at $25.55 for this position and is dependent on qualifications.  Benefits
include sick and vacation leave, health, vision, dental, and life insurance
and membership in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS).

 

TO APPLY:  Submit a letter of interest and complete an application form
available at either FSPL location or at
<http://www.fspl.org/content/employment-opportunities>
www.fspl.org/content/employment-opportunities.  Applications may be
submitted at either branch or emailed to  <mailto:fspl at fspl.org>
fspl at fspl.org.

 

DEADLINE: Applications received before March 31, 2026, will receive
preference.  Position will remain open until filled.  

 

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Martha Bush | Library Director
Franklin-Springboro Public Library
44 East 4th Street, Franklin, OH 45005
bushma at fspl.org <mailto:bushma at fspl.org>  | (937) 746-2665

 

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