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Qatar Unified Imaging Project (QUIP) is seeking a Research Assistant.

This is a temporary position supported by soft funding. Working days and hours vary according to project needs, could include nights and weekends. 

Job Description

• Collaborate with a diverse group of cultural and research experts to create a comprehensive index of cultural collections in Qatar, United Kingdom, India and Denmark.
• Contact research sites and conduct quantitative and qualitative surveys following QUIP methodologies.
• Utilize multiple controlled vocabularies and multiple languages to collect, normalize, and store research data from remote sites using a browser based input form to collect mandatory data point entries; populating a structured database to create output using Encoded Archival Descriptive (EAD) document type definition Dublin Core fields and XML structural markup.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Qualification & Experience:

Looking for an individual to embrace a challenge, who is self-directed and aspires to excellence. The incumbent must be outgoing and tenacious possessing a healthy disregard for the impossible and a diplomatic demeanor.

• Experience working with members of a project team
• Experience working with open source software
• Advanced library or image based research
• Experience collecting data for qualitative or quantitative analysis
• Familiarity with Qatar’s history and culture
• Must be bi-lingual Arabic/English both written and oral

Communication Skills:

1. Communicates effectively one-to-one, in small groups and in public speaking contexts; writes precise, well-organized emails, letters and proposals while using appropriate vocabulary and grammar. Must be an ambassador for the QUIP project and must be comfortable in communicating with people on all levels. Must be charming and able to create opportunities for communication, exploration and inclusion of private collections within Qatar and abroad.
2. Computer Proficiency – Must have experience in complex data entry and working with open source software.
3. Conceptual Ability - Deals effectively, not just with concrete tangible issues, but also abstract conceptual matters.
4. Coachability - Being receptive to feedback, willing to learn, embracing continuous improvement
5. Organization – Plans, organizes and schedules in an efficient, productive manner; anticipates contingencies and pays attention to detail; targets projects or initiatives that require special attention and focuses on key tasks when faced with limited time and/or resources.
6. Efficiency/Dependability – Effectively performs duties and responsibilities; displays attention to detail; supports organizational policies; anticipates demands/pressures of assignments and adjusts accordingly

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with text encoding and library or museum metadata standards
• Experience with Dublin Core and XML
• Previous academic or research library experience
• Experience working with digital images and digital imaging technologies
• Fluency in Danish, Hindi or Turkish
• Experience in Translation 

Preferred Competitencies:

• Energy/Drive - Exhibits energy and a strong desire to achieve. Independent and self directed learner.
• Problem Solving – Formulates realistic plans and contingencies and establishes appropriate measurements of anticipated results. Thinks outside the box and comes up with creative solutions.
• Innovation/Creativity – Explores alternatives to existing products and services; identifies opportunities to improve procedures and practices; shows imagination 

Application Process

Qualified candidates should email a cover letter and resume to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Review of applicants will begin immediately.

Qatar Unified Imaging Project (QUIP) is seeking a Photographer.

This is a temporary position supported by soft funding. Working days and hours vary according to project needs, could include nights and weekends. 

This is a grant funded hourly position working days and hours will be led by demand.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Qualification & Experience:

Looking for a creative and analytical person with in depth knowledge of digital photography.

• Must have previous experience with both studio and outdoor photography.
• Experience working with medium format cameras.
• In depth understanding of lighting techniques used in photo documentation.
• Experience with color managed workflows, and process control.
• Experience with image editing software. In depth knowledge of Qatar’s history and culture.
• Must be bi-lingual Arabic/English both written and oral.

Competitencies:

• Communication - Communicates effectively one-to-one, in small groups; writes precise, well-organized emails, letters and proposals while using appropriate vocabulary and grammar. Must be an ambassador for the QUIP project and must be comfortable in communicating with people on all levels.
• Computer Proficiency - Must have experience with image editing software, image compression, data entry and working with open source software.
• Conceptual Ability - Deal effectively, not just with concrete tangible issues, but also abstract conceptual matters.
• Coachability - Being receptive to feedback, willing to learn, embracing continuous improvement.
• Organization - Plans, organizes and schedules in an efficient, productive manner; anticipates contingencies and pays attention to detail; targets projects or initiatives that require special attention and focuses on key tasks when faced with limited time and/or resources.
• Efficiency/Dependability - Effectively performs duties and responsibilities; displays attention to detail; supports organizational policies; anticipates demands/pressures of assignments and adjusts accordingly. Must be both reliable and punctual for meetings and scheduled photographic shoots.

Qualifications:

2 years previous experience as a professional photographer -OR- a Bachelors degree in a relevant discipline.

Preferred Competitencies:

• Experience working with text encoding and library or museum metadata standards
• Previous photo documentation of architecture and built environments
• Previous experience using Phocus software
• Video editing experience

Application Process

Qualified candidates should email a cover letter and resume to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Review of applicants will begin immediately.

The admissions counsellor will be working under the direction of the Director of Admissions and will be responsible for planning, implementing and coordinating programs to recruit and/or retain targeted groups of students including but not limited to local, regional, international high school students. The person will also be responsible for providing admissions information and services to prospective students.

This job requires successful interaction with inter-departmental staff, vendors and clients to coordinate daily activities and facilitate the timely completion of projects/ assignments.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruits students for the BFA and MFA programs locally, in the region as well as internationally.
• Familiarizes with the presentation materials and ensures that the information provided during the presentations is accurate and laid out in a professional manner.
• Works collaboratively as a team to promote VCUQatar locally, regionally and internationally.
• Advises applicants on all aspects of the admissions process including portfolio development and standardized testing.
• Organizes foreign road shows assigned by the supervisor in collaboration with the education city regional counselor committee and responsible for logistics like food, hotel, flight, student exhibits, invitations to students, schools, brochures.
• Develops and maintains relationships with schools and counselors locally, regionally and internationally.
• Assists in the coordination of all VCUQatar and QF recruitment events and represents VCUQatar at these events as assigned.
• Assists accepted non-Qatari students with financial aid paperwork and coordinates each application through the QF financial aid website.
• Responds to queries from interested applicants in person and via email.
• Conducts a tour of VCUQatar and residence halls for interested applicants.
• Enters applicant data into the student information system and evaluates the academic credentials of VCUQatar BFA and BA candidates.
• Assists the accepted qatari students with their scholarship paperwork for the supreme council of higher education.
• Submits reports or briefs of each student recruitment travel to the supervisor within the first week after return from the trip.
• Maintains and updates VCUQatar student recruitment calendar.
• Provides assistance with MFA recruitment in the absence of the international admissions officer.
• Performs duties as assigned by the supervisor
• Overtime and/or weekend work may be required. Some travel related to client meetings, proposals & negotiations could be required, as agreed upon by your supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Required:

• Ability to travel and work some weekends and/or evenings when necessary
• Must hold a valid driver’s license
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as an employee at VCU and VCUQatar.
• Excellent time management skills, ability to multitask and work to tight deadlines
• Superb communications, presentation, and organizational skills
• A high level of accuracy, work ethic & a diligent worker 
• Willingness to work within a cooperative structure - working in a team
• Positive attitude and desire to be in a customer service oriented environment
• Result-driven and possess leadership qualities

Preferred:

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in higher education
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in student recruitment & admissions in the GCC region

Application Process

Qualified candidates should email a cover letter and resume to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Review of applicants will begin immediately.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the right candidate working for a prestigious University here in Qatar. The School of Arts office at VCUQatar is a high paced, service-oriented unit which demands active team work and initiative.

Under the general direction of the graphic designer, the junior graphic designer is responsible for designing and producing consistent, high-quality collateral materials to support the effective implementation of the VCUQatar strategic communications plan.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides concept development, design and execution of print publications. Duties include: graphic design, providing print specifications, pre-press and press check.
• Prepares graphics and images for multiple web and print applications
• Participates as an integral part of Communications team, ensuring design and customer service standards are met
• Supports senior graphic designer by contributing ideas, process, critique and discussion
• Assist senior graphic designer with aesthetic direction of publications in accordance with graphic standards
• Assists in maintaining file management system, project archives, and procedural manual as needed to reflect the operations of the department.
• Operates within the defined budget and deadlines for each project, striving to gain budget
• Collaborates with client, writer and supervisor to bring clarity and accuracy to content when necessary
• Collaborates with photographer to develop original photography for use in design and advertising
• Requests quotations for printers and vendors and processes purchase request
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design or visual communications or combination of education and equivalent work experience
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign Photoshop, Illustrator and the Macintosh Operating System
• Excellent design and typography skills
• Excellent organization skills and ability to work with competing deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to work within a cooperative structure - working in a team
• Positive attitude and desire to be in a customer service oriented environment
• Ability to work with a diverse campus population and adapt to a variety of work styles
• Ability to take initiative and self motivate

Application Process

Preference given to Qatari Citizens.

Qualified candidates should email a cover letter, resume and portfolio as a PDF file up to 5MB to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Review of applicants will begin immediately.