Executive Assistant to the Management | Assistenz der Geschäftsführung (m/w/d)

Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Dienststellen: 9000 - 9640

Mainz am Rhein, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland
Published Oct 13, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This role supports the management of Faculty 10 (Biology) at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, a major German university known for interdisciplinary research. The Executive Assistant will be responsible for comprehensive financial administration, including managing budgets, departmental funds, and third-party funds, alongside overseeing central procurement and inventory. Key duties also involve significant administrative support for personnel matters, such as preparing documentation for appointment procedures, and assisting with examination office duties, including doctoral and habilitation affairs. The ideal candidate possesses a vocational qualification in administration, relevant professional experience, and strong organizational skills. This position requires excellent fluency in German (C1 minimum) and very good English skills (B1 minimum), offering a demanding, varied, and permanent role within a dynamic academic environment.

Required Skills

Education

Successful completion of vocational training in the administrative sector or a comparable qualification (proof required)

Experience

  • Relevant professional experience (proof via work references required)
  • Knowledge of public administration, administrative regulations, and procurement guidelines
  • Knowledge of financial administration, especially state and third-party funds
  • Knowledge of the faculty structure and JGU structure (advantageous)

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Intermediate)

Additional

  • Unspecified