Leitung des Präsidialbereichs als Referent*in des Präsidenten (m/w/d) – Elternzeitvertretung
Core
Lead the President's office (Presidential Area) at a German university, managing personnel, budget, and administrative operations while directly supporting the President in leadership, committee, and representation tasks.
Role type
Senior administrative executive (Chief of Staff / Office Manager)
Builds
Operational efficiency and strategic support for the university's highest leadership
Domain
Higher Education Administration / Public Sector Management
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Strategic planning, budget management, personnel leadership, complex stakeholder coordination, high-level communication, decision support, organizational development
Preferred skills
Experience in higher education or public administration, knowledge of German university structures, event management (conferences/committees), digital collaboration tools
Technologies
Modern collaboration tools, university administration systems
Responsibilities
Lead the Presidential Area including staff management and process quality assurance; Plan and control the budget; Coordinate administrative matters and inter-departmental alignment; Advise the President on university policy and prepare committee meetings; Organize and document leadership conferences and external events; Draft correspondence and briefing materials.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC