IT Manager

Do you want to work where you can enrich the lives of the people in your community? The Urbana Free Library is seeking a forward-thinking, self-motivated individual to join the Library's leadership team. Duties include overseeing the operation and management of all information technology-supported systems, applications, and services within the Library; providing vision and leadership for the development and implementation of IT strategies and initiatives; and supervising the Library's IT staff. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree in Information Systems or a related field or equivalent work experience and at least three years progressively responsible work experience with administering computers and computer networks in an enterprise Windows environment. The Urbana Free Library has been serving the community for over 150 years. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic, community-centered environment, the Library invites you to apply. Full job description

Position Type Full-Time/Exempt

Location: The Urbana Free Library

Pay Grade 41 ($72,274-$93,956/year) plus excellent benefits

Job Summary The Information Technology (IT) Manager oversees the operation and management of all information technology-supported systems, applications, and services within the Library; is responsible for the architecture and maintenance of the Library's technology infrastructure; provides vision and leadership for the development and implementation of IT strategies and initiatives; and supervises the Library's IT staff. Exemplifies the characteristics of a collaborative, innovative, and resilient work culture and models the appropriate behavior to create and maintain this work culture. The IT Manager reports to the Associate Director.

The Ideal Candidate Has

• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows desktop and Microsoft Server administration, Hyper-V and network administration.
• Strong understanding of MS Office 365 administration tools (Admin Center, Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, etc.), Microsoft Entra (Azure AD), and hybrid Azure Active Directory environments.
• Experience developing and administering budgets, as well as knowledge of procurement procedures.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and decision-making skills.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity best practices, endpoint management, and vulnerability remediation.
• Ability to leverage automations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or related field or equivalent work experience; or an equivalent combination of experience and training that can be demonstrated to provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of this position.
• Three years progressively responsible work experience with administering computers and computer networks in an enterprise Windows environment. Five years preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing MS Office 365.
• At least one year of prior successful supervisory experience.
• IT certifications in ITIL, project management, or technical training.
• Experience with database systems management, CMS administration, programming, and library automation and related software.
• Bilingual skills.

To Apply To apply online, click the maroon "Apply" button on the upper-right-hand side of this page. Applications will not be considered without ALL of the following credentials:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Completed online application, including answers to the supplemental questions

The position will remain open until filled, but for fullest consideration applications must be received by 11:59 p.m., Sunday, October 4, 2026. Selection Process Scoring of Applicants. Each application that meets the minimum requirements will be scored, but first priority will be given to those applications submitted by the fullest consideration date. Your responses will be used to determine whether you possess the minimum qualifications required. Only information on the application and the responses to the supplemental questions will be considered and additional information listed on a resume, cover letter, or other supplemental materials will not be used when deciding if a candidate meets the qualifications. Applicants are STRONGLY encouraged to include all information and details in their application.

Panel Interviews. At least two people will be present on the panels. Applicants will be asked a list of standard questions. In the interviews, we will want to learn about you, your experiences, and how you would function in a library setting. We expect to schedule these interviews in October 2026.

Contacting References. We will contact former employers of candidate finalists before making a decision.

Selection/Appointment. Although selection is based on the successful completion of all of the above components, the nature of the selection process allows any single component to eliminate a candidate from further consideration. As a final step, the Library appoints a candidate from those who are available to accept the position.

Each application that meets the minimum requirements, that is complete, and that has been submitted using the online application and before the job posting fullest consideration date, will be considered. Complete applications that meet the minimum requirements and that are submitted after October 4, 2026, will be considered only if necessary. Paper submissions will not be accepted.

Accommodations The Urbana Free Library provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you need information, please contact The Urbana Free Library at 217-367-4057.

The Urbana Free Library welcomes diversity! We foster an environment that values and encourages mutual respect, inclusion of all people, and utilizing differences and similarities as an organizational asset. EOE