Assistant to the President

Through research, teaching and knowledge transfer, the Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel contributes to solving the great challenges of our time in the fields of health, environment and culture in change, nutrition and energy. This secures peace and preserves the basis of life for future generations. The Chair of the Christian-Albrechts-Universität Kiel is looking for You at the next time as Speaker for the President Agency: Staff office Presidial area Christian-Albrechts-Platz 4 24118 keel Volume: 38.7 hours (100 %) Payment: up to pay group 13 TV-L (in the presence of tariff and personal conditions) Instrumentation period: at the next possible time limited until 31.10.2032 Application deadline: 23.10.2026

independent research, analysis and preparation of complex university-political, academic and strategic questions Observation and assessment of high-level developments at national, federal and international level Preparation of technical and strategic questions for the preparation of concepts, position papers, opinions, reports and draft decisions of the President and the Bureau Preparation of conversation preparations, briefings, speeches, greetings and presentations preparation, monitoring and follow-up of appointments and discussions of the President Preparation and processing of demanding correspondence Keeping decisions and agreed measures Head of selected projects of the Bureau

a successfully completed academic degree programme preferably with doctorate relevant professional experience in a demanding, professional, conceptual or coordinating activity relevant professional experience in science management, in university administration, in a scientific policy organisation or in a comparable management function proven experience in the preparation of demanding written documents, in particular of drafting documents, concepts, analyses or opinions Very good German (min. C2) and English (min. C2) in word and writing Personal skills: sovereign and binding occurrence against different internal and external interlocutors pronounced analytical and conceptual skills, as well as the ability to quickly capture, structure and prepare complex facts quickly very good written and oral expressability as well as strong ability to create sophisticated texts, decision-making templates and presentations very high level of initiative, sense of responsibility and organisational ability pronounced ability to work reliably, structured and solution-oriented even in short-term and time-critical tasks a high level of loyalty and discretion in handling confidential information Remarkable are: well-founded knowledge of the structures and decision-making processes of a university or comparable scientific institution Knowledge of university law and experience with university bodies

a varied, independent and diverse activity in a dedicated, innovative environment with the possibility to help shape developments tariff compensation incl. Special payment a good work-life balance through the possibility of variable working time Employee conditions (e.g. Mensa, Higher Education) 30 days recreational holiday per year Job ticket for the ÖPNV an occupational pension scheme with high pay by the employer a safe workplace in the country and a university environment with its lively and international atmosphere numerous training opportunities