Max-Planck-Institut für Politik- und Sozialwissenschaft | Germany | 37xxx Göttingen | Temporary contract | Full time / Home office | Published since: 27.03.2026 on stepstone.de
Management Secretary (m/f/d)
The Max Planck Institute for Political and Social Sciences in Göttingen conducts interdisciplinary research on the pressing issues of social and political change, with particular focus on conflicts, inequality, erosion of democracy and social transformation processes. The “Political Institutions and Conflict” department led by Prof. Dr. Ursula Daxecker is looking for a Senior Consultant (m/w/d) Full time (39 hours/week), remuneration up to EG 8 (TVöD Bund)
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Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer
Date management and coordination Event management Travel planning and booking of services based on BRKG Support for international employees Editorial editing of scientific publications as well as content for various institute platforms in German and English Preparation of Protocols and Reports Classical secretarial tasks Independent correspondence in German and English Support for international employees, including official appointments (e.g. inhabitant registration office, aliens department, bank, etc.)
Completed relevant vocational training or comparable qualification with well-founded professional experience in assistance or administration, ideally in a scientific or research-oriented environment, is desirable Safe handling of Microsoft Office (especially Excel, Word, Outlook), experience in the use of current office, communication and event technology Very good, fluent knowledge of German and English in word and writing – also in the scientific context High discretion, self-motivation, initiative, reliability, team capacity, courtesy, diplomacy and professional appearance Outstanding organizational and communication skills and joy in dealing with people of different nationalities
The body is limited to two years and a period of grace is sought. If the objective and subjective grouping requirements are fulfilled, the grouping up to EG 8 TVöD (Bund) is possible Insurance at the Federal and Länder Supply Agency (VBL) Social benefits in accordance with the regulations of the public service (Bundesdienst) 30 days holiday per year, supplemented by work-free days on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve A modern and well-equipped working environment as well as the possibility to work part of the working hours on the mobile Varied tasks and flat hierarchies in an international research institution The Max Planck Society has set itself the goal of employing more people with difficulty. Applications for seriously disabled people are expressly desired. As an employer, the Max Planck Society seeks gender equality and diversity. We look forward to applicants of any background (diversity in the MPG). We promote the reconciliation of family and profession. .
Location
![]() | Max-Planck-Institut für Politik- und Sozialwissenschaft | |
| 37073 Göttingen | ||
| Germany |
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