Location: Islamabad, Pakistan
Industry: Education / Training
Job Type: Full Time / Permanent
Experience: Minimum 6 Years
Application Deadline: August 9, 2025
Gender: No Preference
Posted On: July 10, 2025
Total Positions: 01
Job Overview
A prestigious educational institution in Islamabad is looking for a highly qualified Deputy Manager – Information Services. This full-time role is ideal for professionals passionate about library science, digital knowledge resources, and academic information systems. The successful candidate will bring a solid background in university-level information services and provide both leadership and innovation to library systems and information dissemination platforms.
Educational Requirements
- MLIS / MPhil in Library and Information Sciences
- Degree must be from a recognized university
- Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of modern library tools, techniques, and digital information systems
Experience Required
- Minimum 6 years of practical and professional experience in a university-level library
- Proven track record of academic leadership, staff supervision, and collection management
Job Responsibilities
As Deputy Manager of Information Services, you will play a central role in shaping and leading the library and information services team. Below are the core responsibilities:
| Key Responsibility | Details |
|---|---|
| Staff Coordination | Supervise, train, monitor, and schedule departmental staff |
| Budget Oversight | Oversee budget for library collections; delegate acquisition tasks |
| Performance Evaluation | Evaluate staff using standardized appraisal systems |
| Information Literacy | Ensure sessions align with ISD policies |
| University Mission Implementation | Align all activities with the educational goals of the university |
| Academic Support | Supervise research assistance and subject guide development |
| Digital Resource Access | Ensure online access to e-libraries and digital archives |
| Research Facilitation | Handle online/offline research inquiries from students and faculty |
| Mentorship | Act as a mentor to an assigned group of university students |
| Governance Participation | Represent ISD in academic and administrative committees |
Required Professional Skills
To excel in this role, candidates must possess:
- Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
- Information Services Administration
- Library and Digital Resource Management
- Service Level Management
- Information Security Best Practices
- Database Management
- Familiarity with academic publishing systems, e-journals, and metadata standards
Skills & Responsibility
| Skills | Application in Role |
|---|---|
| Enterprise Resource Planning | Managing library systems and student data |
| Information Services | Enhancing academic support through resource availability |
| Database Management | Structuring digital libraries and research archives |
| Information Security | Ensuring secure access to digital content |
| Service Level Management | Meeting service benchmarks and academic KPIs |
| Staff Mentorship | Training library staff and student interns |
Apply via Riphah International University Official Careers Page
- Visit the official university website:
👉 https://riphah.edu.pk - Scroll down to the footer and click on “Careers” or visit this direct page if available:
👉 https://riphah.edu.pk/careers/ (if active) - Look for the Deputy Manager – Information Services listing under current openings.
- Follow the instructions to apply, usually by submitting a form or emailing your resume.
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