Head of Central Examination Office | Leitung des Zentralen Prüfungsamtes 100% (w/m/d)
Hochschule Konstanz Technik Wirtschaft und Gestaltung
Job Summary
This leadership role involves managing the Central Examination Office at HTWG Konstanz, overseeing a team of five staff members and ensuring the integrity of all examination processes for approximately 4,400 students. The successful candidate will lead day-to-day operations, coordinate with faculty and campus management, and manage legal matters such as appeals and litigation regarding student affairs. Key responsibilities include the continuous development of study and examination regulations, advising examination boards on legal issues, and optimizing administrative workflows within the student lifecycle. This position is particularly attractive for professionals seeking a permanent leadership role in a modern higher education environment. It offers the opportunity to shape strategic departmental goals and drive digital transformation through the use of campus management systems like HISinOne EXA, all while working at a highly international university with over 80 partner institutions.
Required Skills
Education
Completed university degree in Administrative Science, Law, Public Management (B.A./M.A.), State Examination, LL.B., LL.M., or a comparable qualification.
Experience
- Several years of leadership experience, preferably with direct personnel responsibility
- Extensive professional experience in administration, ideally within a higher education or university environment
- Proven experience in process optimization and the standardization of administrative workflows
- Professional experience in legal matters, specifically regarding examination and study regulations
Languages
Additional
- Permanent contract; salary up to TV-L EG 12; location in Konstanz; requires high IT affinity and intercultural competence for international student interactions.