The American University of the Middle East (AUM) is looking for qualified candidates for the following positions in the Library (Innovative Learning Centre):
Responsibilities
- Oversee the provision of reference services, collection development, library instruction programs and other user services to students, faculty and the university community at large
- Facilitate information literacy and student success
- Develop and implement programs to enhance library utilization and resources
- Oversee operational management of all aspects of library
- Represent the library to University units, and other organizations
- Manage the library's resources, including developing plans for the allocation and reallocation of resources
- Promote collegial and participatory interactions and foster communication among library units, and between the library and other university units
- Contribute to the goals and direction of Library
Skills
- Extensive knowledge and experience in academic library practices and procedures, including instructional and information technologies
- Knowledge of trends in academic libraries and the use of Web authoring tools
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills
- Strong management and leadership skills
- Excellent interpersonal, coaching, supervisory and team building skills
- Strong decision making and public relations skills
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Ability to demonstrate creativity in problem solving
- Ability to work in a collaborative group structure and have the ability to plan projects and work activities
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