Administrative Officer, Third-Party Funding Management | Sachbearbeitung im Drittmittelmanagement

Job Summary

The Leibniz University Hannover is seeking an Administrative Officer to manage its substantial portfolio of third-party funded projects, which amounts to approximately €170 million annually. This crucial role involves ensuring compliance with budgetary, grant, and tax law through the meticulous review of contracts (including those in English), application documents, and final usage reports. Day-to-day responsibilities include the administrative control and monitoring of ongoing projects, providing expert advice to project leaders on complex administrative and financial matters, and acting as the primary liaison between funding bodies and the scientific community. The ideal candidate must possess a background in public administration or economics, strong organizational skills, high resilience, and proficiency in relevant tools like SAP ERP (PSM and FM) and MS Office. This position offers a stimulating environment within a major university setting.