Universität zu Köln | Germany | 50xxx Köln | Permanent position | Full time / Home office | Published since: 14.08.2026 on stepstone.de
Head of the Student Affairs Department (m/f/d)
We are one of the largest and oldest universities in Europe and are among the largest employers in our region. Through our wide range of subjects, the dynamic development of our research priorities and our location in the middle of Cologne, we are attractive to students and researchers worldwide. We offer a variety of career opportunities in science, technology and administration. The Department of Student Affairs is responsible for all questions concerning studies, admission, examination and university sports. We are looking for a new management of the department (w/m/d). .
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Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer
You lead the Department of Student Affairs with around 100 employees in the Departments of Central Student Advisory, Student Secretariat and University Sports. As a driver*in the transformation of the Student Services and the digital and AI transformation, you actively shape the strategic development of the department. You cooperate with the university management, within the administration, with the faculties and all other relevant stakeholders. You ensure the proper and efficient operation of the area. You work with data-based university management. As a manager, you will promote trusted cooperation, develop the potential of your employees and create the framework for their successful work.
You have a scientific university degree and comprehensive professional experience in the field of student management and customer service for students of a university administration. You have excellent expertise here. You were also able to gain leadership experience in these areas for at least four years. You have successfully demonstrated your professional knowledge in leadership and in project, process and change management. The new development and optimization of processes and interfaces are your special strengths. You bring both pronounced strategic thinking, conceptual thinking and analytical skills as well as implementation strength. Extensive communication skills, absolute liability as well as data competencies, AI competencies and very good English skills are also particularly distinguished. A successful promotion is desirable.
a challenging management task and the possibility of scientifically-based further development of a management and service area with central importance for the future of the university a diverse and competitive working environment Support in the reconciliation of work and family flexible working time models, parttime jobs extensive training offer Offers in the context of occupational health management Possibility of mobile work The University of Cologne promotes opportunities and diversity. Applicants for women are preferred in accordance with the LGG NRW. We expressly welcome all applications – regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, disability, age and sexual orientation and identity. The body shall be filled in full time at the next possible time. She's indefinite. The recruitment may be carried out in the employee's or in the case of the execution of the advances in the civil service. The insolvency takes place up to the maximum of the grade A 15 LBesO A NRW or the remuneration up to the maximum of the grade 15 TV-L. .
Location
![]() | Universität zu Köln | |
| 50923 Köln | ||
| Germany |
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