Administrative Officer for External Funding Management | Sachbearbeiter/in in der Drittmittelbewirtschaftung (25110)

Job Summary

This role involves the independent and comprehensive administrative processing of external funding projects, particularly those from national public funding bodies and donations, within the University Administration. The Administrative Officer will be responsible for advising researchers on project execution, calculating and preparing fund requests, and generating annual and final statements of use. Key tasks also include issuing donation receipts and conducting controlling activities to ensure projects comply with funder regulations and usage requirements. The ideal candidate must possess a degree in economics, social, legal, or administrative sciences (or equivalent qualifications), strong knowledge of public budget law, and expertise in business administration, especially accounting. Proficiency in German is essential, along with excellent organizational, communication, and teamwork skills to effectively manage complex funding processes.