Deputy Head of Third-Party Funding Administration | Stellvertretende Sachgebietsleitung Drittmittelverwaltung (m/w/d)

Ruhr-Universität Bochum

Bochum, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Sep 24, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This role involves supporting the Head of Third-Party Funding Administration at a university, focusing on complex project funding from various sources like federal, state, EU, and private foundations. The successful candidate will handle intricate administrative issues, contribute to strategic development, and actively participate in the digitization of processes, including the implementation of e-files. This position offers a unique opportunity to potentially assume leadership of the department after the current head's retirement. It requires strong administrative and financial acumen, a proactive approach to process improvement, and excellent communication skills to ensure legally sound and financially robust project execution. The role is ideal for someone with a background in public administration, economics, or law, eager to drive innovation in a dynamic academic environment.

Required Skills

Education

Completed degree in Administrative, Economic, or Legal Sciences, or comparable qualification

Experience

  • Professional experience in administration, particularly in third-party funding (advantageous)
  • Foundational knowledge in budget and grant law (ideal)
  • Understanding of complex administrative processes and ability to develop them efficiently
  • Initial leadership experience (desirable)

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Basic)

Additional

  • Not specified