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!