Head of IT Services Department | Leitung (m/w/d) des Referats IT-Dienste

Christian-Albrechts- Universität zu Kiel (CAU)

Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, Deutschland
Published Aug 1, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

The University Library of Christian-Albrechts-University in Kiel is seeking a Head of IT Services Department to lead a team of approximately 9 full-time employees and serve as Deputy Head of the broader IT Department. This role is pivotal in shaping the library's IT landscape, focusing on the conception, introduction, and continuous development of IT service management, and coordinating various IT projects, including third-party funded initiatives. The successful candidate will be responsible for evaluating and implementing new IT infrastructures and services, ensuring their seamless integration into regular operations, and enhancing existing systems for research, study, and teaching. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a dynamic academic environment, driving innovation in digital learning and library systems within a collaborative setting.

Required Skills

Education

University degree (Diploma, Master, or equivalent) in Computer Science or a comparable scientific degree with a focus on Computer Science. Graduates from other fields may be considered if they can demonstrate several years of relevant experience in the specified task areas with corresponding technical specializations.

Experience

  • Experience in leading employees and managing personnel responsibility
  • Experience in the conception and coordination of IT projects
  • Knowledge and experience in IT infrastructures and services
  • Professional experience in IT within an academic library (desirable)
  • Knowledge in IT Service Management (desirable)
  • Knowledge of Windows Terminal Server based workstation infrastructures (desirable)
  • Knowledge of infrastructures for low-maintenance application operation (desirable)

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Not specified