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

Job Summary

This role as an Administrative Officer in Third-Party Funding Management at Leibniz University Hannover involves the critical financial and legal oversight of research projects funded by external sources (approx. €170 million annually). Day-to-day responsibilities include the rigorous budgetary and tax law review of contracts, including those in English, application documents, and final usage proofs. The specialist will manage the administrative control and monitoring of these projects, acting as the key liaison between funding bodies and scientific researchers while providing expert advice on grant and budgetary law. The ideal candidate must possess a relevant degree in Public Administration or Economics, coupled with strong organizational skills, high resilience, and proficiency in MS Office and SAP ERP modules (PSM and FM). This position offers the opportunity to work in a vibrant scientific environment, benefit from flexible work arrangements, intensive onboarding, and contribute directly to the advancement of research and teaching.