Project Administrator - Economics or Business Administration | Projektsachbearbeiterin / Projektsachbearbeiter (w/m/d) Fachrichtung VWL oder BWL

Karlsruher Institut für Technologie Universitätsbereich

Dresden, Sachsen, Deutschland
Published Feb 24, 2026
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

This role involves the administrative management of research and development projects funded by federal ministries. Based in Dresden, you will work for the Project Management Agency Karlsruhe (PTKA), acting as a service provider for German federal and state ministries. Your daily responsibilities include checking pre-calculations, monitoring the use of funds, and conducting financial audits of project applications. You will serve as a key advisor to applicants from research institutions and commercial enterprises, guiding them through business management and grant law requirements. The position is unique for its involvement in national excellence research and offers a highly structured environment with public service benefits. It is an ideal opportunity for professionals with a background in business or public administration who enjoy a mix of financial analysis, legal compliance, and stakeholder consultation within the German research funding landscape.

Required Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, or a related field.

Experience

  • Professional experience in project funding administration is ideally required
  • Extensive experience in business management, administrative law, and budgetary law
  • Experience in financial pre-calculation and expenditure monitoring
  • Experience in providing professional consultation to grant applicants and contractors

Languages

German (Fluent)

Additional

  • Willingness to travel nationwide within Germany; Position is located in Dresden; Fixed-term contract for 3 years.