Administrative Assistant, Cluster of Excellence (POLiS) | Assistenz (m/w/d) zur Verwaltung des Exzellenzclusters Post Lithium Storage (POLiS), Ref. Nr. 529/Z

Justus-Liebig-Universität

Gießen, Lahn, Hessen, Deutschland
Published Nov 6, 2025
Part-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This role involves providing essential administrative support for the Post Lithium Storage (POLiS) Cluster of Excellence at Justus Liebig University Gießen, focusing primarily on financial and personnel management. Day-to-day responsibilities include the independent administration and monitoring of the cluster's partial budget, along with managing other third-party funded projects (e.g., DFG, EU). The assistant will handle complex correspondence with funding bodies and cooperation partners, often in English, and prepare interim and final financial reports. Key qualifications include completed vocational training in office or administration, excellent proficiency in PC applications such as MS-Office, SAP, and EBP (or similar software), and good written and spoken English skills. This permanent, part-time (50%) position offers a varied workload, flexible hours, and numerous professional development opportunities within a supportive university environment.

Required Skills

Education

Completed vocational training in the office and administration sector

Experience

  • Professional experience in office and administration
  • Experience managing third-party funded projects (DFG, EU, BMBF)
  • Experience in personnel administration (staffing, travel, leave management)
  • Experience in budget management and invoice verification

Languages

English (Intermediate)

Additional

  • Permanent contract (part-time, 50%), Reference Number 529/Z, Work location at Justus Liebig University Gießen (JLU) Center for Materials Research (ZfM)