The history of Caucasus University begins in 1998, with the creation of the Caucasus School of Business.

CU offers students high-level education, international programs, and practice-oriented learning. 

 

Since its foundation, Caucasus University has been cooperating with various universities of the world and currently has 200 partner universities from 54 countries.

 

CU campus with its infrastructure and modern equipment is one of the largest educational institutions both in Georgia and in the region as a whole.

 

Caucasus University consists of schools of business, law, media, technology, architecture and design, governance, humanities and social sciences, tourism, medicine, economics, education.

 

Caucasus University announces a vacancy for the position of Director of Research Promotion Department.

 

Job Duties:

 

• Develop/update and implement the department's strategic and action plan.
• Create/update documents outlining research priorities for Caucasus University and/or its schools.
• Support and monitor the research activities of the university's academic staff.
• Collaborate with state agencies, local, and international organizations.
• Participate in developing the university's overall strategy.
• Provide consultation on national research grant competitions and state science funding programs for university staff and students.
• Create/update and monitor a unified database of scientific projects.
• Organize university research and publication of scientific works.
• Participate in the monitoring of ongoing research within the framework of university funding;
• Coordinate department-planned events.
• Participate in the authorization/accreditation process within the scope of competence.
• Assist in developing and implementing various projects, based on the interests of the university, as directed by the Vice-President (in the field of Research and Strategic Development).

 

Qualification requirements for the Director of Research Promotion Department:

 

• At least a master's degree or an equivalent academic degree in business administration, social and political sciences or a related field;
• At least 2 years of experience working in a similar field (experience working with international organizations or in the educational sector is desirable);
• Knowledge of the English language at a high level (C1, IELTS 7+, TOEFL 94+ or equivalent);
• Knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

 

Additional requirements:

 

• Energetic, organized, responsible and observant;
• Ability to work with several different departments and schools at the same time and coordinate their contribution.
• Experience in preparing extensive reports and/or academic papers in English;
• Experience working with databases;
• Experience in conducting research independently;
• Ability to solve problems thoroughly and in a timely manner;
• Ability to process and synthesize provided information in a timely manner;
• Ability to effectively produce verbal and written communication;

 

Working conditions:

 

• Work schedule: from Monday to Saturday (Saturday is a short working day, the need for the mentioned day(s) is determined by agreement with the management);
• Remuneration in the range of 2500-3000 GEL, depending on the qualification of the candidate;
• Trial period: 6 months (reimbursable).

 

The candidate who passed to the second stage may be required to write a task related to the job specification.

 

Deadline: August 26, 2024.

 

For those interested, please forward your CV in Georgian and English to the following email address: hr@cu.edu.ge

 

When sending, please indicate the title of the position in the subject field of the email: Director of Research Promotion Department.

 

For more information, contact the Caucasus University Personnel Management Department at hr@cu.edu.ge; or call: 2 377777.

Based on the specified criteria, your resume may either not be considered for this particular job opening or might be retained for potential consideration for a different, suitable vacancy.

 

Caucasus University reserves the right to verify the information provided by you and will contact only those candidates who have successfully passed the first stage.

 

By submitting your resume, CV, for the advertised job position, you consent to Caucasus University processing the personal information provided by you, which may include sensitive data, in compliance with the law. Please be advised that your personal information will be used by our organisation to facilitate decisions regarding a potential contract with you, including the formation of an employment arrangement.

 

Caucasus University upholds fundamental human rights and freedoms as outlined by Georgian legislation, fosters an environment that is free from discrimination, harassment, and oppression. The university is committed to promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) principles and is a signatory of the Women's Empowerment Principles (WEPs).

 

Thank you for your interest in the vacancy and we wish you success!