Max-Planck-Institut für Politik- und Sozialwissenschaft | Germany | 37xxx Göttingen | Temporary contract | Full time / Home office | Published since: 27.03.2026 on stepstone.de
Department 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 Department of Inequality, Transformation and Conflict, headed by Prof. Dr. Steffen Mau, is looking for a Senior Consultant (m/w/d) Full time (39 hours/week), remuneration up to EG 8 (TVöD Bund)
* After clicking the Read more button, the original advert will open on our partner's website, where you can see the details of this vacancy and contact information. If you need a translation of this text, after returning to our website it will be prepared and you can read it by clicking the Show full translation button.
Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer
Support of the department in all organizational and administrative tasks Organisation and implementation of international workshops and conferences Organisation of appointments, missions and meetings for the staff of the department Support of employees and guests of the department at official dates (e.g. inhabitant registration office, aliens department, bank, etc.) Handling of the resulting correspondence in German and English General office work Representation of Director Assistant
Complete training as a foreign language secretary, as a merchant for office management or comparable training Very good knowledge of German and English in word and writing Professional experience in a comparable position is advantageous, ideally in an international research institution Secure handling of Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Pleasure of organisational tasks and dealing with people of different nationalities Team and communication skills High level of flexibility and durability, even in challenging times An always safe, friendly and professional appearance
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 vacation 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 of working part of the working time 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 |
The text of this ad was translated from German into English using an automatic translation system and may contain semantic and lexical errors. Therefore, it should be used for introductory purposes only. For more detailed information, see the original text of the ad at the link below.
For more information read the original ad