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Library Director jobs with green card sponsorship follow the EB-2 or EB-3 pathway, requiring PERM labor certification filed with the Department of Labor before the employer can petition USCIS via Form I-140. Public library systems, academic institutions, and large special libraries are the most active sponsors for this senior administrative role.
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- 501789
- Main Campus - Academic Toledo, OH
- Administration
- Full-Time
- Management
- None
Title: Director Library Operations
Department Org: University Libraries - 100490
Employee Classification: U1 - Unclassified PSA FT
Bargaining Unit: Professional Staff Association
Primary Location: MC AC
Shift: 1
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Posted Salary: $74,885 - $84,245
Job Description:
Reporting to the Dean of University Libraries, this position is responsible for oversight of non-academic business operations of University Libraries.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Library/Information Science or a Master’s Degree in Business Administration.
- Five + years of experience of library operations oversight, including staff personnel.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to collect and analyze statistics required to document effectiveness of library in supporting its mission.
- Ability to oversee effective marketing efforts for University Libraries in coordination with library personnel and university marketing personnel.
- Ability to develop effective exhibitions that support the mission of University Libraries.
- Ability to work with Facilities Management on renovation and repair projects to physical plant.
Conditions of Employment:
To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements for the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center will include drug and other required health screenings for the position.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.
The University is dedicated to attracting and retaining the best and brightest talent and fostering a culture of respect.
The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact HR Compliance at hrcompliance@utoledo.edu or 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. or apply online for an accommodation request.
Computer access is available at most public libraries and at the Office of Human Resources located in the Center for Administrative Support on the UToledo Main Campus.
Director Library Operations
- 501789
- Main Campus - Academic Toledo, OH
- Administration
- Full-Time
- Management
- None
Title: Director Library Operations
Department Org: University Libraries - 100490
Employee Classification: U1 - Unclassified PSA FT
Bargaining Unit: Professional Staff Association
Primary Location: MC AC
Shift: 1
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Posted Salary: $74,885 - $84,245
Job Description:
Reporting to the Dean of University Libraries, this position is responsible for oversight of non-academic business operations of University Libraries.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Library/Information Science or a Master’s Degree in Business Administration.
- Five + years of experience of library operations oversight, including staff personnel.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to collect and analyze statistics required to document effectiveness of library in supporting its mission.
- Ability to oversee effective marketing efforts for University Libraries in coordination with library personnel and university marketing personnel.
- Ability to develop effective exhibitions that support the mission of University Libraries.
- Ability to work with Facilities Management on renovation and repair projects to physical plant.
Conditions of Employment:
To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements for the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center will include drug and other required health screenings for the position.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.
The University is dedicated to attracting and retaining the best and brightest talent and fostering a culture of respect.
The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact HR Compliance at hrcompliance@utoledo.edu or 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. or apply online for an accommodation request.
Computer access is available at most public libraries and at the Office of Human Resources located in the Center for Administrative Support on the UToledo Main Campus.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Library Director
Document your advanced degree credentials early
EB-2 eligibility for Library Director roles typically rests on a Master of Library Science or equivalent advanced degree. Get your foreign transcripts evaluated by a NACES-member credential evaluation service before you start applying, so employers don't face delays during PERM.
Target academic and public library systems first
University library systems and large public library consortia have dedicated HR infrastructure and legal budgets that make sponsoring PERM labor certification realistic. Smaller branch libraries rarely have the administrative capacity to run a full DOL recruitment test for a Library Director.
Search Migrate Mate for verified green card sponsors
Use Migrate Mate to find Library Director openings at employers with confirmed EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. Searching by role and location surfaces institutions that have already navigated the PERM process, reducing the risk of approaching employers unfamiliar with it.
Understand the PERM recruitment test before interviews
Your employer must conduct a DOL-mandated recruitment test before filing PERM, advertising the role and documenting that no qualified U.S. workers applied. Knowing this process lets you answer employer questions about timelines and helps you identify whether a hiring manager actually understands what sponsorship involves.
Check prevailing wage requirements using OFLC Wage Search
Library Director falls under a specific SOC code with a prevailing wage that varies by geography and experience level. Before negotiating an offer, run the OFLC Wage Search for your target metro area so your offered salary meets DOL requirements and doesn't trigger a wage determination challenge at PERM.
Preserve your priority date if you change employers
Once your original I-140 is approved, your priority date can transfer to a new employer's I-140 petition. If your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability also allows you to move to a similar Library Director or library administration role without restarting the PERM process.
Green Card Library Director: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category applies to Library Director roles?
Most Library Director positions qualify under EB-2 because the role typically requires a Master of Library Science or a comparable advanced degree. Candidates who hold a bachelor's degree plus at least five years of progressive library management experience may also qualify for EB-2. EB-3 is available for those with a bachelor's degree who don't meet the advanced-degree threshold, though EB-3 priority dates can lag further behind for nationals of high-demand countries.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for a Library Director?
H-1B visa sponsorship grants temporary status in two- or three-year increments; green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to lawful permanent residence. Green card sponsorship requires PERM labor certification filed with the Department of Labor, including a prevailing wage determination and a formal recruitment test, before the employer can file Form I-140 with USCIS. There is no lottery, but per-country annual limits mean nationals of India and China can face significant priority-date backlogs.
How do I find Library Director jobs where the employer already knows how to sponsor a green card?
Use Migrate Mate to search Library Director openings filtered by employers with verified EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. Institutions that have completed PERM filings before are far more likely to understand the process, allocate budget for legal fees, and commit to the multi-year timeline that employment-based sponsorship requires.
What does the PERM recruitment test mean for my job search as a Library Director candidate?
Before filing PERM, your sponsoring employer must advertise the Library Director position and document that no qualified U.S. workers are available. You cannot be the person who responded to those ads. This means your employer typically hires you first on another status, then initiates PERM. The recruitment test adds several months to the overall timeline, so starting discussions with employers early is important.
Can I change employers after my green card process has started?
Yes, under two distinct rules. If your original I-140 petition was approved, a new employer can file a fresh I-140 and you can request to carry over your earlier priority date, avoiding a restart from the back of the line. Separately, once your I-485 adjustment-of-status application has been pending for at least 180 days and your I-140 was approved, AC21 portability allows you to move to a same or similar Library Director or library administration role without losing your place in the queue.