Teaching Assistant
The mission of Riga Business School at Riga Technical University is to provide a modern and international education for leaders in a technology-based world. Riga Business School is located in Riga, Latvia, but provides studies for both local and foreign students. RBS provides two bachelor programs in Business Administration and IT Leadership, and a Professional MBA and Executive MBA, as well as coordinates several innovative educational programs with international partners.
We are seeking a Teaching Assistant for job with Academic Information Resources at RBS (Part-time, Permanent (Four days a week))
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Planning, organizing, and managing academic information resources.
- Provision of electronic and physical materials necessary for the learning process, which includes:
-Identifying needs;
-Acquisition of materials;
-Providing access;
-Training faculty and students as required - Planned and managed the procurement of electronic and library resources in collaboration with procurement colleagues, ensuring timely access to academic resources.
- Liaising with suppliers and concluding contracts in compliance with RTU internal rules.
- Providing day-to-day support to teaching staff and students by assisting with learning materials (digital platforms, databases, e-learning tools) and ensuring access to academic resources.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
- An incomplete university degree (e.g., 2nd or 3rd year student) or secondary/vocational education in administration or a related field.
- Experience in library work is desirable (preferred but not required).
- Knowledge and experience in electronic resource management, such as academic library and database systems, document processing, and digital tools.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Docs. Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and other digital tools is an advantage.
- Ability to organize work effectively, manage competing priorities, and address work challenges with attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, in English and Latvian.
SALARY RANGE
- Salary: EUR 734.40 – EUR 960.00 gross (per 0.8 working hours) depending on experience and education.
- Opportunity to work in an international environment.
- Engaging in work within a professional and motivated team.
- Remote work opportunities.
- Health insurance (after the probationary period).
- Free access to the RTU gym, Ķīpsala swimming pool, and sauna.
Please send your CV and a motivation letter with the reference “Teaching Assistant” in an e-mail vakance@rbs.lv by 12 Oktober 2024.
Thank you for your interest and please note that we will only contact candidates who are shortlisted for interviews. Please note that applications will be reviewed during the selection process, and the vacancy may be closed before the specified closing date.
We support an inclusive working environment and candidates will be assessed solely on the basis of their achievements, qualifications, competencies.
By applying for the competition, the candidate agrees to the processing of his/her personal data in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation) and storage at the Riga Technical University Human Resources Department. Personal data will not be disclosed to third parties without the candidate’s consent, except in the cases provided for in the laws and regulations in force in the Republic of Latvia.