Project Controlling Officer | Sachbearbeiter/in Projektcontrolling (m/w/d)

Universität Rostock Zentr.UniVerwaltung Land MV

Rostock, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Deutschland
Published Aug 13, 2025
Part-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

The University of Rostock is seeking a dedicated Project Controlling Officer to join its Central University Administration. This role involves the crucial financial management and oversight of research, teaching, and transfer projects. Day-to-day, you will be responsible for meticulously analyzing grant approvals and research contracts to establish correct financial processes, regularly monitoring project budgets against approvals, and managing fund retrieval, invoicing, and verification of expenditures. A key aspect of the role is effective communication with funding bodies and providing expert advice to scientists on project management. You will also assist in audits and contribute to strategic decision-making. This part-time position (24 hours/week) offers a dynamic environment within a family-friendly university, ideal for someone with strong analytical and organizational skills who thrives under pressure and enjoys a service-oriented approach.

Required Skills

Education

University degree (FH-Diplom, Bachelor or comparable) in Administrative or Economic Sciences or comparable fields. Alternatively, equivalent experience and knowledge must be demonstrated.

Experience

  • Professional experience in project work and project accounting, preferably in a university setting
  • Knowledge of university processes is advantageous

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Basic)

Additional

  • Part-time position (24 hours/week). Employment is temporary until December 31, 2027. A police clearance certificate is required upon hiring. Applicants must apply via the university's online application portal.