Caucasus University is announcing a vacancy for the position of Library Director

13 May 2020

Caucasus University is announcing a vacancy for the position of Library Director.

 

Job responsibilities:

 

  • Develop strategies, ideas and projects focused on the development of the library;
  • Agreeing on a list of textbooks, mandatory and optional literature for training courses, ensuring placement with schools and their libraries;
  • Lead the process of updating the library catalog;
  • Receive, process and record books in electronic catalogs in the library;
  • Negotiate with suppliers of electronic and printed resources;
  • Periodic accounting of inventory and inventory control;
  • Organize meetings with students and academic staff in order to fully utilize electronic resources and encourage their consumption at the University;
  • Conducting coordinated activities with the University Publishing House and the bookstore;
  • Participate in the authorization / accreditation process;
  • Take appropriate measures, improve the material and technical base of the library and protect the library funds in order to create appropriate conditions in the library;
  • Supervise the performance of the library staff;
  • Prepare quarterly / annual report on the implemented activities;
  • Perform other functions and duties provided for the position of the supervisor.

 

Qualification requirements:

 

  • Higher education. Preferably in business administration, management, education management or related fields;
  • Relevant special training in library work and at least 2 (two) years of experience working in this field;
  • Experience working in electronic information and digital library resources is desirable;
  • Experience in writing grant proposals is desirable;
  • Knowledge of English;
  • Knowledge of computer programs: MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint,

 

Personal skills

 

  • High sense of responsibility;
  • Ability to manage time efficiently;
  • Organizational skills;
  • Detail oriented;
  • Hard working and energetic;
  • Punctual and disciplined.

 

Working Conditions:

 

  • Full-time work days from Monday to Saturday (short work day on Saturday);
  • Remuneration: according to the candidate's qualification and experience;
  • Test period: 3 months.

  

If you are interested, please send your resume (CV) in Georgian and English (in the resume, be sure to indicate a recommender's name, surname and contact information) and cover letter (should indicate why you are interested in this vacancy and what qualifications you have to help you do the job) to the following e-mail address: hr@cu.edu.ge

 

Please indicate in the subject line of the e-mail: "Library Director".

 

Deadline for submission of documents: June 25, 2020.

 

Note: Caucasus University reserves the right to verify the information provided by you and contact only candidates who have passed stage II.

 

Good luck!