Georgetown University in Qatar Doha, Qatar: Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) has announced multiple employment opportunities for qualified professionals seeking to build their careers in higher education, academic research, library services, finance, grants administration and university operations.
Located in Doha’s Education City, Georgetown University in Qatar is one of six prestigious American research universities established in the education hub of Qatar Foundation. Since its establishment in 2005, the university has developed an international academic environment, with faculty members conducting research on regional and global issues and students representing more than 70 countries.
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The latest vacancies offer opportunities for professionals with different academic and professional backgrounds. The available positions include Instruction Librarian, Director of Finance, and Grants and Research Compliance Assistant (Temporary, Non-Sponsored).
These positions cover a range of responsibilities, from academic instruction, research support and information literacy to financial management, budgeting, grants administration, regulatory compliance and institutional research systems.
1. Instruction Librarian
One of the vacancies announced by Georgetown University in Qatar is for an Instruction Librarian. The position is based in Qatar and is offered as a full-time opportunity.
The Instruction Librarian will be based at the Qatar campus in Doha and will work closely with academic departments, faculty members, students and staff. According to the job description, the position is designed for a professional who can serve as a primary liaison and instructional partner across assigned academic departments.
The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and delivering research and information-literacy services that correspond with academic curricula. The role also involves developing specialised library collections, supporting scholarly communication and creating collaborative outreach programmes that contribute to the academic and cultural life of the university community.
Main responsibilities
Research and instruction will form a major part of the Instruction Librarian’s responsibilities. The selected candidate will design and deliver instruction sessions, workshops and course-integrated teaching programmes covering areas such as information literacy, AI literacy, database use and research skills.
The librarian will also provide advanced research consultations to faculty members, students and staff. These consultations may be delivered in person, online or through email, depending on the requirements of the university community.
Another responsibility will be the development of instructional materials and research guides using Springshare products and other content-management platforms.
The position will also involve supporting literature searches, research methodologies, citation management and the critical evaluation of information sources.
The successful candidate will contribute to information and AI literacy initiatives designed to promote the use of library resources and services. The role also requires providing guidance on the ethical, effective and discipline-appropriate use of artificial intelligence in research and learning.
Liaison and collection development
The Instruction Librarian will serve as a liaison for assigned academic departments, potentially including areas such as History and Economics.
Building strong working relationships with faculty members, students and staff will be an important part of the role. The librarian will promote library services, tools and resources within assigned liaison areas through targeted outreach and engagement activities.
The position also includes responsibilities related to collection development. The successful applicant will evaluate, select and recommend resources that support teaching and research requirements.
The librarian will monitor new publications and resources from publishers and vendors, gather feedback from faculty regarding resource requirements and assess the usage, relevance and gaps within library collections.
The selected professional will also work with the acquisitions team on purchasing and renewal decisions.
Cultural and community engagement
The role extends beyond traditional library services. The Instruction Librarian will contribute to the planning and delivery of cultural, scholarly and community engagement programmes.
These may include speaker series, exhibitions and thematic events designed to enrich the academic and cultural environment at Georgetown University in Qatar.
The successful candidate will also support outreach initiatives intended to increase the visibility and impact of library services and programmes.
Professional development
The university expects the Instruction Librarian to participate in ongoing professional development. This includes staying up to date with developments in librarianship, information literacy, artificial intelligence, emerging technologies and relevant academic subject areas.
The professional will also have opportunities to contribute to library committees, institutional service activities and professional organisations.
Cross-departmental initiatives and collaborative projects that support the library’s strategic priorities will also form part of the position.
Skills and knowledge required
Applicants for the Instruction Librarian position should demonstrate an understanding of academic research processes, information-literacy frameworks, instructional design and scholarly communication.
Knowledge of areas such as open access, research impact, data literacy and citation management is also required.
The position requires knowledge of AI and emerging technologies in higher education. Applicants should understand AI-assisted research tools, basic prompt-design principles and responsible and ethical AI use.
Familiarity with research and instructional technologies is also expected. The job description specifically mentions citation-management tools such as Zotero and EndNote, bibliometric databases including Scopus and Web of Science, learning-management systems such as Canvas, and online tutorial platforms such as LibGuides.
Candidates should also have knowledge of collection development, subject liaison services, reference models and relevant library systems and research databases.
Strong classroom facilitation and public-speaking skills are required because the role involves delivering instructional sessions and workshops.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English are also essential. The successful candidate should be able to establish collaborative relationships with faculty, students and staff in an international academic environment.
Strong organisational and project-management skills are also required, particularly because the position involves managing multiple priorities and initiatives.
Educational qualification and experience
Applicants must have a Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited programme, or an international equivalent, in Library and Information Science.
The university also requires at least two years of professional experience in an academic library.
Experience with assessment and evaluation of library instruction and services, using both qualitative and quantitative approaches, is also listed among the requirements.
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2. Director of Finance
Another senior-level opportunity available at Georgetown University in Qatar is the Director of Finance position.
The position is based in Qatar and is offered as a full-time role. The vacancy is intended for an experienced financial professional capable of providing strategic financial leadership in a complex higher-education environment.
The Director of Finance will work closely with the Chief Operating Officer and help oversee the execution of the university’s financial-management strategy.
The position involves responsibility for several key financial functions, including general accounting, accounts payable and accounts receivable, payroll approvals, procurement, contract development and negotiation, treasury operations and student financial services.
Financial management responsibilities
The Director of Finance will coordinate fiscal reporting requirements for Georgetown University in Qatar, including audit-related activities.
The selected candidate will ensure that monthly and year-end accounting activities are completed efficiently and on time.
The role also includes coordinating quarterly and annual budgeting activities.
The Director will ensure that university programmes and activities are carried out in accordance with the Qatar Foundation agreement.
Working closely with the COO, the successful applicant will provide leadership in financial policy development, revenue and expenditure management and capital-budget management.
Another important responsibility will be developing, communicating and managing financial policies and procedures while providing guidance to faculty and staff.
The Director of Finance will establish the annual planning and budgeting process and incorporate planning parameters into five-year financial plans at the department level.
The position also requires maintaining adequate financial controls and ensuring that supporting documentation is properly approved for audit, regulatory and reporting requirements.
Procurement, contracts and financial planning
The successful candidate will provide financial support for major contract negotiations, acquisitions and potential joint-venture opportunities.
The position will oversee student financial services, procurement and payment processes and treasury operations.
The Director will also be responsible for financial reporting connected with foreign gifts and contracts, including reporting to the appropriate Georgetown University compliance office for Department of Education requirements.
Developing a financial framework for managing the organisation’s assets and liabilities over their useful lives will also be part of the role.
The Director will collaborate with other university divisions to evaluate, plan and implement technology and related processes that support the university’s mission.
The position also involves liaising with relevant departments to ensure pre-award and post-award compliance with sponsor and university requirements.
The successful candidate will work with the Main Campus Finance Office, GU-Q Human Resources, the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Sponsored Programs, Internal Audit and other relevant departments.
Financial reporting and team leadership
The Director of Finance will develop and maintain financial forecasting models and prepare financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
The position includes responsibility for managing staff, setting and reviewing performance objectives and identifying training and professional-development requirements.
The Director will also work with Human Resources on recruitment, hiring, onboarding and offboarding of direct reports when necessary.
The job description notes that the position may require responding to urgent requests and concerns outside normal working hours through email, text messages or phone calls.
Skills and qualifications
Candidates should have knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, FASB and GASB, along with knowledge of process improvement and security best practices.
Knowledge of accounting and financial-information systems and web-based applications is required.
The university is also seeking candidates with strong judgement and creative problem-solving skills, as well as excellent written and oral communication abilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required. The candidate should also be able to provide a service-oriented approach while working in a highly regulated and compliance-driven environment.
Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, management, finance or business administration.
A Master’s degree is preferred, while CPA certification is also preferred.
The university requires at least seven years of progressively responsible management experience, preferably in a large and complex higher-education institution.
Applicants should also have experience interpreting and applying federal and fiscal policies, regulations and reporting requirements.
Leadership experience involving diverse staff and experience evaluating and improving internal controls are also required.
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Grants and Research Compliance Assistant
Georgetown University in Qatar is also seeking applicants for a Grants and Research Compliance Assistant (Temporary, Non-Sponsored) position.
The role is based in Qatar and is offered as a full-time position.
The successful candidate will support the Office of Research Compliance in administering externally funded grants and contracts.
The position plays an administrative and analytical role across the research lifecycle, from proposal development through post-award activities.
The selected professional will work with faculty members, university administrators and external stakeholders to support accurate reporting, regulatory compliance and the effective operation of research systems and processes.
An important condition applies to this position: because the job is based in Doha and does not provide relocation assistance, the university is seeking locally based candidates only.
The vacancy is temporary and non-sponsored, meaning applicants must already have the necessary sponsorship to live and work in Qatar.
Key responsibilities
The Grants and Research Compliance Assistant will assist the Office of Research Compliance with external grants and contracts administration, including pre-award and post-award activities.
The successful applicant will collect, analyse and organise documentation and data to support research compliance and accurate reporting.
General administrative support will also be provided to the department.
During the pre-award stage, the employee will assist with proposal preparation, proposal budgets and budget justifications, sponsor and university proposal forms and sub-recipient coordination.
The position also requires assisting with proposal reviews to ensure that applications comply with sponsor guidelines and Georgetown University policies and procedures.
The employee will help keep relevant university stakeholders informed about potential departmental impacts if a proposal receives funding.
Other responsibilities include creating purchase-order and payment requests and reviewing expense reimbursements.
The assistant will also track equipment purchased through grant funding and monitor research outputs connected with externally sponsored grants.
Research compliance and reporting
Data collection and analysis related to research-compliance activities will be another important part of the position.
The successful candidate will help the office monitor and report compliance metrics and assist with post-award activities.
The role includes preparing reports and documentation for regulatory agencies, internal committees and university leadership when required.
Administrative responsibilities will include scheduling meetings, taking detailed IRB meeting minutes and maintaining office documentation.
The employee will also assist with the upgrade and development of institutional research systems and processes.
Other duties may be assigned according to the requirements of the department.
Eligibility and experience
Applicants for the Grants and Research Compliance Assistant position must have a Bachelor’s degree.
The university requires at least two years of experience in academic research.
Experience in a university or other non-profit grants and contracts office, or experience in programme management or research, is also listed as a requirement.
Candidates should have experience working with researchers, faculty members, administrators or regulatory agencies.
Experience in data processing and record keeping is required.
Applicants should also be familiar with research protocols and regulatory requirements and be able to evaluate research processes and outputs to ensure that they align with ethical and regulatory standards.
Knowledge of research grants-management policies and procedures is required.
The university is also seeking applicants with meticulous attention to detail, strong organisational skills and excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Strong problem-solving skills, together with the ability to analyse, manage and organise data, are also required.
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Career opportunities in Qatar’s higher-education sector
The three vacancies reflect a range of professional opportunities at Georgetown University in Qatar, from academic library services and financial leadership to research administration and compliance.
The Instruction Librarian position is particularly focused on academic research, information literacy, AI literacy, teaching and engagement with faculty and students.
The Director of Finance role is a senior management position involving financial strategy, accounting, budgeting, procurement, reporting, compliance and team leadership.
Meanwhile, the Grants and Research Compliance Assistant position focuses on the administration of externally funded research, grants, contracts, documentation, compliance and data management.
About Georgetown University in Qatar
Georgetown University in Qatar is part of Qatar Foundation’s Education City and provides an international academic environment in Doha.
The campus is focused on education, research and service and seeks to advance knowledge while providing students and the wider community with a comprehensive educational experience.
According to the university’s description, its academic environment brings together people from different faiths, cultures and backgrounds. The campus works with Qatar Foundation and contributes to objectives associated with Qatar National Vision 2030.
The university has developed a diverse community involving students and faculty from different parts of the world, providing professionals with an opportunity to work in an international higher-education setting.
How candidates can assess the vacancies
Professionals interested in these opportunities should carefully review the qualification, experience and sponsorship requirements before applying.
Candidates for the Instruction Librarian position should ensure that their academic qualifications meet the Library and Information Science requirement and that their professional experience demonstrates academic-library work.
Applicants for the Director of Finance role should highlight their financial-management background, leadership experience, knowledge of accounting standards, budgeting, reporting and internal controls.
Those applying for the Grants and Research Compliance Assistant position should focus on their academic research experience, grants administration, data-management skills, regulatory knowledge and administrative capabilities.
For the temporary Grants and Research Compliance Assistant position, candidates should pay particular attention to the requirement that applicants already have the necessary sponsorship to live and work in Qatar, as the position does not offer relocation assistance.
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