Working at Webster Geneva Campus

Established in 1915, Webster is a nonprofit, American-accredited university, with campuses in Europe, USA and Asia. Founded in 1978, Webster Geneva Campus offers graduate and undergraduate degrees, and hosts students from more than 90 nationalities.

Webster University has been U.S.-accredited since 1925 by the Higher Learning Commission. For more details, visit www.geneva.webster.edu.

Webster Geneva is currently recruiting for the following positions:

Start date: Fall 2025 
Working hours: 70% to 100%  

1. Position Overview

Active and engaging professional librarian with background in collection development and maintenance with an 
emphasis on electronic databases, resources and research. Expert user of educational technology with sense of pedagogy 
for role in a higher education institution. 
The Librarian is a key academic and administrative leader responsible for the strategic planning, development and direct 
management of all library and bookstore services to support the educational and research goals of Webster Geneva. 
This role involves overseeing library and bookstore operations, coordinating information resources and fostering a 
dynamic learning and research environment and community for students, faculty and staff. 

2. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

o Manage budget, monitor expenses, provide leadership for library and bookstore services 
o Offer workshops, act as trainer, participate in classroom visits and student and faculty integration 
o Work closely mainly with Heads of Programs regarding textbooks and other course material 
o Expand sustainably digital textbooks/books/resources, locally and globally. 
o Understand and provide Quality assurance mechanisms, reports, assessment, and data. 
o Liaise with International librarians and provide immediate feedback to supervisor 
o Contribute to collection development, digital initiatives 
o Reports to the Director of Research 

3. Qualifications

- Minimum Bachelor degree, but preferred Master in Library Science or Library and Information Science (MLS or MLIS).
- Experience in a comparable library role, project management and international competency, preferably in an 
academic setting with training and teaching experience. 
- Knowledge of library and research technologies, including integrated library systems and digital library platforms.  
- Familiarity with textbooks and publishers, including copyright and intellectual property issues in a library context. 
- Fluent in English; knowledge of French is an asset. 
- Excellent communication and presentation skills. 
- High degree of ethical behavior; dependable and reliable.  
- Open-minded, enthusiastic, flexible and respectful of others. 
- Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in library services.

How to Apply

Please send your application (curriculum vitae, a cover letter and contact details for references to the Human Resources 
Director at: geneva.hr@webster.ch. Candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible.