Project Assistant | Projektassistenz am Center for Advanced Studies CAS-E (m/w/d)

Friedrich-Alexander- Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg

Erlangen, Bayern, Deutschland
Published Dec 8, 2025
Part-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

This Project Assistant role supports the Center for Advanced Studies CAS-E at the Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), focusing on comparative research into esoteric practices. Key responsibilities include managing household and third-party budgets, assisting with personnel matters for academic and non-academic staff in both English and German, and performing general office duties such as document creation and travel expense reporting using MS Office. A major component of the job is the organization and support of national and international conferences, often conducted in English. Candidates must possess a completed commercial education or comparable qualification, ideally coupled with experience in university administration and managing third-party funds. Exceptional language skills are mandatory, requiring C2 level German and C1 level English proficiency, alongside strong organizational skills and resilience.

Required Skills

Education

Successful completion of commercial training (e.g., Administrative Assistant or Office Clerk) or comparable qualification with specific further training in finance and material resource management.

Experience

  • Professional experience in administration, ideally within a university environment
  • Experience with fund management in the context of third-party projects (desirable)

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Fixed-term contract duration.