The College of Europe in Bruges is seeking candidates for the position of a full-time Information Officer (100% FTE) in the library.
The library supports the teaching and research activities of the College of Europe, a postgraduate institution specializing in European studies.
Profile:
- at least a bachelor’s degree, preferably with 1-2 years of professional experience in information management; experience in the library sector is an asset;
- a good command of Dutch and English and at least basic knowledge of French (both oral and written);
- strong digital skills (Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams and Outlook), some familiarity with data modelling, SaaS solutions, open data and standards is recommended;
- very good analytical and organisational skills;
- ability to work independently and as part of a team;
- a high degree of flexibility;
- a proactive and communicative attitude;
- preferably some familiarity with the College of Europe.
Roles and responsibilities include:
- provide administrative and organisational support in the library;
- man the library desk at regular intervals on a rotating basis (sporadically in the evening or on Saturdays);
- act as a first point of contact for records and information management;
- develop a policy for creating and organizing digital and analogue documents;
- create and implement a records retention schedule;
- draw up guidelines for records and document management, as well as suggestions and improvement initiatives;
- implement a records management system, in cooperation with the head of service;
- organise information sessions and enthusiastically explain the importance of digital case-oriented working to your colleagues;
- collaborate with the ICT Service, Academic Departments and other services within the College;
- build expertise and follow current developments in related fields (ICT, information management, privacy legislation, copyright);
- perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
The College offers:
- an excellent academic and professional environment in a pleasant, international working environment;
- an employment contract under Belgian labour law;
- competitive remuneration;
- a comprehensive benefits package including mandatory holiday pay and end-of-year bonus, meal vouchers, transport allowance, teleworking allowance, hospitalization insurance and a supplementary pension scheme;
- legal holidays plus 8 closing days during winter break, and 2 additional holidays (9 May and 11 July).
The successful candidate should preferably be available on 1 October 2023.
How to apply?
Please send your application in Dutch and/or English with a detailed curriculum vitae and a motivation letter to Isabelle Hillewaere, Director HR, Europacollege, Dijver 11, BE-8000 Bruges, (isabelle.hillewaere@coleurope.eu) in a single PDF file by e-mail before 11 September 2023.
Initial selection will be based on CV and cover letter. Selected applicants will receive a home assignment and be invited for an interview afterwards.
More information
For more information about the position of Information Officer, please contact Roselien Van Loocke, Library Director (roselien.van_loocke@coleurope.eu). For more information on the contract and remuneration conditions, please contact Isabelle Hillewaere, Director HR. (isabelle.hillewaere@coleurope.eu).
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