ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Library Director Jobs in Iowa (NOW HIRING)

Scott County (IA)

Clerk I

Davenport, IA

$34K/yr

Job Responsibilities Provides direct high quality customer service. Handles all steps of patron services, including library card registration, placing requests for books and information, search and ...

Scott County, IA

Clerk I

Davenport, IA · On-site

$34K/yr

Job Responsibilities Provides direct high quality customer service. Handles all steps of patron services, including library card registration, placing requests for books and information, search and ...

next page

Showing results 1-20

All JobsLibrary JobsLibrary Director JobsLibrary Director Jobs in Iowa

Library Director information

See Iowa salary details

$37.1K

$93.2K

$164.4K

How much do library director jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for library director in Iowa is $93,218.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $67,200.00 and $119,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by Library Directors when balancing traditional library services with digital transformation initiatives?

Library Directors often encounter the challenge of integrating new technologies and digital resources while maintaining high-quality traditional services like physical collections and community programs. This balancing act can involve budget constraints, staff training needs, and addressing varying patron preferences for print versus digital materials. Directors must also ensure equitable access to digital resources and manage change within their teams, fostering a culture that embraces innovation while honoring the library’s core mission. Open communication and ongoing professional development are key strategies for success in this evolving landscape.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Library Director, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Library Director, you need expertise in library science, management, budgeting, and strategic planning, typically supported by a Master's in Library Science (MLS/MLIS) and relevant administrative experience. Familiarity with integrated library systems (ILS), digital cataloging tools, and data management platforms is often required. Strong leadership, communication, and community engagement skills help foster a collaborative environment and drive library initiatives. These competencies are crucial for effectively managing library operations, adapting to technological changes, and meeting the evolving needs of patrons and staff.

What are Library Directors?

Library Directors are senior administrators responsible for overseeing the operations, staff, and strategic direction of a library or library system. They manage budgets, develop policies, coordinate services, and often represent the library within the community or to governing bodies. Library Directors ensure that the library meets the needs of its users, stays current with technological advancements, and complies with relevant laws and regulations. Their leadership is crucial for the ongoing success and development of the library.

What Does a Library Director Do?

A library director oversees the daily operations of a community or public library. The duties of a library director vary, depending on the size of the library. Typical responsibilities include managing librarians and other staff members, organizing shelves, assisting patrons, and supervising library events. As a library director, you may also work closely with the library’s board of directors or other public officials to ensure the library stays on budget while meeting the needs of the community.

More about Library Director jobs
What are the most commonly searched types of Library jobs in Iowa? The most popular types of Library jobs in Iowa are:
What are popular job titles related to Library Director jobs in Iowa? For Library Director jobs in Iowa, the most frequently searched job titles are:
What job categories do people searching Library Director jobs in Iowa look for? The top searched job categories for Library Director jobs in Iowa are:
What cities in Iowa are hiring for Library Director jobs? Cities in Iowa with the most Library Director job openings:
Library Director jobs near you
Infographic showing various Library Director job openings in Iowa as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $93,218 per year, or $44.8 per hour.

Technical Director

Dynamic Campus Solutions Inc.

Mount Vernon, IA • Hybrid

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Technical Director | Cornell College | Mount Vernon, IA| Hybrid
At our partner institution at Cornell College
Who are we looking for?
The Technical Director (TD) is responsible for the successful creation and support of the institution's technology including all enterprise applications and associated computing environment, university web/portal services, system administration, network, classroom, and user support. The TD will be responsible for making key design and implementation decisions with the technical and application teams such as scheduling tasks, tracking dependencies, managing change requests, and guaranteeing the quality of delivery while educating the technical and application teams on best practices.
The TD will ensure that the client’s service investments generate the highest value. The TD will assume all day-to-day responsibility for the management of enterprise applications, hardware, software, services, and project management. The TD will also be responsible for the on-site staff that support the users, as well as function as the liaison for project teams that include both on-site and Dynamic Campus shared resources ensuring the client’s business needs and objectives are effectively integrated into the use and functionality of all solutions. The TD will ensure adherence to best practices and proven methodologies to promote continuous information operations and the integration of new value-added technical services and technology.
How will you be engaged?
A Dynamic Campus TD is assigned to our partner institutions and partners with the client Contract Administrator, often the CFO, Provost, or the President/Chancellor. Our TDs are deeply engaged as trusted advisors to the IT staff and departments at the institution. Strong people skills, a high level of emotional intelligence (EQ), and a consultative approach to building rapport and understanding business needs are a must.
How will you be supported?
Our TDs and the site teams are actively supported by everyone in Dynamic Campus. Each TD joins our team of TDs and has access to them for counsel, communities of practice, and deep collaboration. Our TDs have a dedicated site staff augmented through access to a rich portfolio of professional services that include our Dynamic Campus Talent Cloud™, a nationwide team of higher education IT experts supporting the needs of our partners on campus or remotely.
Our TDs have access to a comprehensive resource library of best practice policies, procedures, and documents, and an exceptional HR team that supports all aspects of both personal and staff HR needs.
Our philosophy of “One Dynamic Campus” ensures that you can rely on the combined resources of the entire organization to deliver world-class service to your institution, allowing you and your team to do mission-critical work on behalf of our partners and ensuring your institution sees its IT function as a lasting competitive differentiator that propels the institution forward.
Hours of operation are Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. Hours may vary. Hybrid.
Responsibilities:
  • Supervise applications, network operations, project management and user services/media staff including hiring, training, evaluating and disciplining
  • Guide or provide direction to other technical staff, contract staff and/or student employees
  • Determine appropriate coverage for all hours of operation
  • Consult with management and review project proposals to determine goals, timeframes, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing administrative computing projects, staffing requirements, and allotment of resources
  • Assist with developing and presenting the Annual Work Portfolio (AWP) to the CIO and implement the agreed upon AWP
  • Update the AWP monthly, addressing issues and making recommendations for action
  • Supervise development of project plans specifying scope, goals and objectives, strategy, schedules, risks, contingencies, and allocation of available resources
  • Implement quality assurance methodologies covering test plans, change/patch management, and problem management
  • Align functional processes with software capabilities
  • Establish technical standards to ensure long-term, cost-effective management and support of the currently installed systems and other enterprise solutions
  • Negotiate with vendors for the selected environment applications, servers and devices
  • Follow established standards and procedures to track and measure projects’ progression
  • Evaluate interview candidates for technical positions
  • Scout for and evaluate new technology and tools as opportunities for innovation
  • Provide input to the other disciplines on the practicality of initial design goals and impact to the overall project timeline
  • Identify poor performing systems that need upgrades or improvement and schedules corrective action, when possible
  • Contribute to and maintain system standards including Change Management
  • Oversee daily system monitoring, verify integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems and key processes, review system and application logs, and verify completion of scheduled jobs such as backups
  • Supervise ongoing performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and resource optimization as required
  • Work with Business Unit leaders to prioritize and rationalize new requests
  • Collaborate with the On-Demand team and Business Units to deliver enhancement and new business application solutions
Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technologies or related field, or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training
  • Director level experience
  • Experience directing technical staff members
  • Experience effectively communicating with leadership team members
  • Experience with leading and involvement in IT projects
  • Candidate should be able to identify when to ask for help and guidance from DC support teams
  • Strong understanding of technical troubleshooting methodology
  • Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication and presentation skills across organizational boundaries
  • Ability to work with a range of technical staff to develop joint solutions
  • Ability to achieve efficiencies through workflow improvement
Preferred Qualifications:
  • 3 or more years of Higher Education experience as a TD or similar leadership position.
  • Experience with higher education administrative system software
  • Project management knowledge and experience
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and implement IT strategies, tactical plans, and annual work plans
  • Experience with budget management

Dynamic Campus Core Values
BE A:
  • Servant Leader
  • Team Player
  • Accountable 
  • Act with the highest integrity 
  • Provide excellent customer service
  • Find solutions, not problems

Apply