Administrative Officer for Natural and Engineering Sciences | Sachbearbeiterin / Sachbearbeiter (w/m/d) für das Referat 325 „Natur- und Ingenieurwissenschaften, F
Ministerium für Kultur und Wissenschaft des Landes NRW
Job Summary
This role is for an Administrative Officer within the Ministry for Culture and Science of North Rhine-Westphalia, specifically in Department 325, which focuses on Natural and Engineering Sciences and the Jülich Research Centre. The successful candidate will actively manage the Jülich Research Centre from the perspective of North Rhine-Westphalia, overseeing funding procedures from application review to grant approval and expenditure verification. Key responsibilities also include managing budgetary affairs, assisting with administrative tasks related to construction and procurement projects, and serving as a primary contact for the Research Centre. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the framework of culture, science, and education, supporting top-tier research and cultural institutions in a dynamic and future-oriented environment.
Required Skills
Education
Bachelor's degree in Health Management, Human Resources Management, Administrative Science, Business Administration, or Economics; OR a qualification as an Administrative Specialist (Verwaltungsfachwirt/-in); OR eligibility for career group 2, first entry-level (e.g., a Diploma in Administrative/Business Administration or a relevant Bachelor's degree with civil service qualification for higher general administrative service).
Experience
- Professional experience as an Administrative Officer in public administration or comparable fields outside the public sector (if not a civil servant with specific qualifications)
- Professional experience in general administrative services (for civil servants)
Languages
Additional
- This is a fixed-term contract from November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2027. Applicants should possess strong cooperation, communication, and conflict resolution skills, high commitment, excellent time management, and strong verbal and written expression.