Job Title: Deputy Director of the CEU Library (f/m/d) Date: 19 May 2026
Department: CEU Library
Full-time/Part-time: Full-time
Location: Vienna, AT, 1100
The Deputy Director supports the Director in leading and managing the CEU Library in the service of students and staff. The Deputy is responsible for day-to-day operations on the Vienna campus and helps drive the strategic direction of the library.
In addition to supporting the information needs of students and researchers, the Deputy helps to implement services and infrastructure that promote research produced at CEU. The Deputy maintains awareness of developments in the field and promotes those that might fit the needs of the CEU Library.
The Deputy serves on the Director’s Leadership Team, works closely with the Deputy Director for the Budapest campus, and serves on other library, university, and professional committees as appropriate. The Deputy develops and maintains positive and productive relationships with colleagues in other libraries in Austria, as well as with vendors and publishers.
Duties and Responsibilities
Oversee daily operation of the CEU Library in Vienna
Help prepare and monitor the annual collections and operations budget
Manage the Library Information Desk and staff schedules
Promote staff development to ensure a highly trained workforce
Develop reports, policies, presentations, and proposals as needed
Promote the visibility and impact of CEU research
Participate in the ongoing management of the library's website
Work in relevant databases as needed, such as Alma, Pure, DSpace, LibGuides, SAP, etc.
Manage the Open Access Fund to support CEU researcher publications
Represent CEU Library at the Austrian Academic Library consortia (KEMÖ) and in other professional venues
Ensure the supply of key electronic resources via KEMÖ, in cooperation with the Head of Electronic Resources and Services
Serve as a liaison to Austrian libraries and align CEU library requirements accordingly, e.g. ILL, copyright, VAT charges
Qualifications
Master of Library and Information Science OR Master of Library and Information Studies OR comparable qualification
6–10 years of demonstrated work experience in management or leadership positions
What CEU Offers We offer a competitive salary starting from a gross of 85,000 EUR/year. A higher salary is possible if warranted by the candidate’s working experience.
CEU is strongly committed to the promotion of gender equality and equal opportunities within our institution. Previous training, work experience and/or engagement with matters of equality, diversity and inclusion at the organizational level will be an asset.
Central European University does not discriminate on the basis of—including, but not limited to—race, color, national and ethnic origin, religion, gender and sexual orientation in administering its educational policies, admissions policies, employment, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
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Department: CEU Library
Full-time/Part-time: Full-time
Location: Vienna, AT, 1100
The Deputy Director supports the Director in leading and managing the CEU Library in the service of students and staff. The Deputy is responsible for day-to-day operations on the Vienna campus and helps drive the strategic direction of the library.
In addition to supporting the information needs of students and researchers, the Deputy helps to implement services and infrastructure that promote research produced at CEU. The Deputy maintains awareness of developments in the field and promotes those that might fit the needs of the CEU Library.
The Deputy serves on the Director’s Leadership Team, works closely with the Deputy Director for the Budapest campus, and serves on other library, university, and professional committees as appropriate. The Deputy develops and maintains positive and productive relationships with colleagues in other libraries in Austria, as well as with vendors and publishers.
Duties and Responsibilities
Oversee daily operation of the CEU Library in Vienna
Help prepare and monitor the annual collections and operations budget
Manage the Library Information Desk and staff schedules
Promote staff development to ensure a highly trained workforce
Develop reports, policies, presentations, and proposals as needed
Promote the visibility and impact of CEU research
Participate in the ongoing management of the library's website
Work in relevant databases as needed, such as Alma, Pure, DSpace, LibGuides, SAP, etc.
Manage the Open Access Fund to support CEU researcher publications
Represent CEU Library at the Austrian Academic Library consortia (KEMÖ) and in other professional venues
Ensure the supply of key electronic resources via KEMÖ, in cooperation with the Head of Electronic Resources and Services
Serve as a liaison to Austrian libraries and align CEU library requirements accordingly, e.g. ILL, copyright, VAT charges
Qualifications
Master of Library and Information Science OR Master of Library and Information Studies OR comparable qualification
6–10 years of demonstrated work experience in management or leadership positions
What CEU Offers We offer a competitive salary starting from a gross of 85,000 EUR/year. A higher salary is possible if warranted by the candidate’s working experience.
CEU is strongly committed to the promotion of gender equality and equal opportunities within our institution. Previous training, work experience and/or engagement with matters of equality, diversity and inclusion at the organizational level will be an asset.
Central European University does not discriminate on the basis of—including, but not limited to—race, color, national and ethnic origin, religion, gender and sexual orientation in administering its educational policies, admissions policies, employment, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
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