Institute of Technology & Management Recruits Library Assistant

Institute of Technology & Management (ITM) has been established by the Cross River State Government (CRSG) of Nigeria in partnership with Highbury College Portsmouth, UK as part of a unique, transformational state wide Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Ecosystem project. CRSG has appointed Highbury to manage ITM to world-class standards.

The vision is to develop a world-class entrepreneurial polytechnic institute, the first of its kind in Nigeria. The Institute will have student success as its central mission and will focus on wealth creation, business formation/growth and employment outcomes to meet the needs of students and the local communities of Cross River State, Nigeria and beyond.

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for the underlisted vacant position in the institute of Technology and Management, Ugep, Cross River State.

Job Title: Library Assistant

Location: Cross River State, Nigeria

The Library Assistant is responsible for providing high quality library support to enable the Institute to meet the corporate objectives. Team working and communications within an overall approach that values people will be of key importance.

Main Duties:

• Provide a customer focused service at the Issue Desk.
• Direct users to most appropriate resources through enquiries. Help maintain library policies and procedures.
• Issue, return and discharge materials using the Library Management System.

Essential Criteria

• Level 3 qualification (e.g. A levels or equivalent) or above.
• Evidence of commitment to self-development.
• Working in a customer focused environment.
• Experience of undertaking administrative duties.
• Experience of using Microsoft Office applications.
• Experienced in undertaking research on the Internet.
• Ability to work well in teams but also to work independently with the minimum of supervision.
• Ability to meet targets within set timescales with drive and passion.
• Understanding of safeguarding in the context of education.
• Motivated and able to motivate others.
• Possesses good administrative skills.
• Effective interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Able to maximise own performance and the performance of others.
• Enthusiasm and optimism.
• Commitment to excellence.
• Flexible attitude in the way he/she performs the job.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Commitment to operating in a harmonious, safe and secure environment.
• A commitment to equality of opportunity and widening access to education for all.
• Ability to travel independently for business purposes as required.

Remuneration
Salary: N535,000

Application Closing Date
20th November, 2013

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates send your CV to: Highbury@R21media.co.uk

The college reserves the right to modify the deadline date.
Start Date: 27th January 2014 (TBC - Expected College opening date 27th January2014)