Team Assistant / Office Manager in the Foreign Language Secretariat | Teamassistent*in / Office Manager*in (m/w/d) im Fremdsprachensekretariat

Universität Bielefeld

Bielefeld, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Jan 9, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This role involves providing comprehensive administrative and organizational support for up to four professors within the Faculty of Linguistics and Literary Studies, focusing on departments characterized by high internationality and intercultural exchange. Day-to-day tasks (90% of the role) include independent office organization, managing correspondence (50% of which is in English), scheduling, record-keeping, supporting course preparation and examination execution, and maintaining web presences and publication databases. Additionally, the role includes supporting financial matters and third-party funded projects (10%), such as determining financial needs, monitoring fund flows using SAP, and assisting with procurement. The ideal candidate must have a relevant administrative or commercial background, proven English skills at B2 level or higher, excellent communication abilities, and a proactive, structured work style, making this an ideal position for a detail-oriented professional seeking a stable, international academic environment.

Required Skills

Education

Completed vocational training in a suitable administrative or commercial profession (e.g., Administrative Clerk, Office Management Specialist) or equivalent qualification with relevant professional experience.

Experience

  • Completed vocational training in a suitable administrative or commercial profession (e.g., Office Management Specialist)
  • Alternatively: Completed training with several years of relevant professional experience
  • Experience in secretariat management (Desirable)
  • Experience in university administration (Desirable)
  • Experience in household and third-party fund administration (Desirable)

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Security clearances: Not specified