Library Outreach Coordinator - CEPT Library, CEPT University in Ahmedabad (Job Vacancy)

Position Overview:

Location: Ahmedabad

Term: Full-time; Contractual

Start: Immediate

Compensation: Highly competitive and commensurate with the profile of the candidate

Reports to: Librarian

About the University:

CEPT University, established in 1962, is focused on understanding, designing, planning, constructing and managing human habitat. Its teaching programs are designed to build thoughtful professionals and its research programs aim to deepen the understanding of human habitat. CEPT University also undertakes advisory projects to further the goal of making habitats more livable. Faculties at the University function as a collaborative of full-time faculty members and highly engaged practitioners who share teaching and institutional responsibilities.

About the Position:

CEPT Library Services are responsible for the maintenance of the Lilavati Lalbhai Library and all of the resources it contains. It also supports faculty members and students in enriching the teaching, learning and research experience at the University. The Lilavati Lalbhai Library’s mission is to share information with the community of users, advancing knowledge, and facilitating connection. The means by which researchers and scholars and students collect, access, and disseminate data, information, and research results will continue to develop as technology changes, using new ways of discovery and use, new mechanisms of collecting, storing, cataloguing and sharing information, and new forms of publishing.

CEPT University invites applications for the position of Library Outreach Coordinator - CEPT Library. We are looking for trainees who have good communication skills and analytical skills to work in various operative processes at the university level.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• To work with the library team to brainstorm ideas and create a plan for social media strategy and support other larger communication goals of the library.
• To conceptualize and produce visual material for promotional, educational, and informational purposes across mediums such as print, web, video, and social media platforms. Lead campaigns and support library events with communication collaterals (Infographics, publications, videos, etc.)
• To research topics of architecture/design/built environment books and authors, browse through library resources and collect and organize data to inform strategy.
• To coordinate with CEPT faculty and other built environment scholars, practitioners, and member of the community for various outreach initiatives.

Academic Qualification and experience required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture/ Urban Design/ Urban Planning.
• 1-3 years of experience in a similar capacity is required.

Expertise Required:

• Excellent research skills.
• Proficient in both written and verbal communication in English language.
• Proficient in Photoshop, InDesign, Canva, Premier Pro and other graphics and audio/video editing tools.
• Self-driven, motivated with a willingness to take on multiple roles.
• Familiarity with social media management and analytics will be an added advantage.

How to apply:

Please apply at https://forms.gle/1U9Pb9h7Ht3Cgo4AA

Last date is 01-May-2024. The salary and benefits will match with the best practices.

Priority consideration will be given to applications received by 01-May-2024, although the review process will continue until the position is filled.

Note: Interested Internal candidates may also submit their applications through their Dean/HODs.