Administrative Office staff member (Project Assistant)

  • Vienna University of Economics and Business
  • Office, administration, processing
  • Full/part time
  • published till: 29.10.2025
You want to do work that makes a difference, assume responsibility, and help create ideal conditions for excellent research and teaching? We offer an environment where you can realize your full potential. At one of Europe’s largest and most modern businessand economics universities. On a campus where quality of work is also quality of life. We are looking for support at the

Institute for Austrian and International Tax Law
Full/part time, 30 - 40 hours/week
Starting November 17, 2025, and limited until November 16, 2026
 
The Institute for Austrian and International Tax Law is the largest academic institution of its kind worldwide. As well as being active in research and teaching activities at WU Vienna, the Institute is involved in many national and international research projects and therefore has an excellent worldwide reputation. Being the hub for the international tax community, the Institute offers a unique academic platform for significant, innovative and inspiring tax-related research. The working language of the Institute is English.

The WU Global Tax Policy Center at the Institute for Austrian and International Tax Law is one of the leading think tanks on the interface between tax policy, tax administration and tax law in today's global economy. 

What to expect

  • Supporting the organization of international events (meetings, workshops, conferences)
  • Organizing and maintaining administrative systems and calendars, updating database and homepage
  • Liaising with government officials, academia, businesses, researchers and administrators
  • Preparing documents, brochures, updating files and presentations for conferences, managing conference budgets
  • Communication with project funders
  • General administrative tasks with an emphasis on correspondence in English
  • Administrating travel arrangements and reimbursements
  • Assisting professors of the Institute, as well as research associates and students

What you have to offer

  • High school diploma, college diploma is an advantage
  • Excellent English writing skills both in grammar and spelling
  • Very good German skills both written and spoken
  • Very good IT skills, willingness to learn other user programs (e.g. graphics programs, CMS, Typo3)
  • Ability to work independently
  • Planning and time management skills
  • Intercultural approach / attitude
  • Enjoying organizing and dealing with people both personally and virtually
  • Accuracy of work
  • Willingness to time flexibility during events

What we offer you

  • Inspiring campus life with over 2,400 employees in research, teaching, and administration and approximately 21,500 students
  • A modern campus with spectacular architecture in the heart of Vienna
  • Excellent accessibility by public transportation
  • Meaningful work in an open-minded, inclusive, and family-friendly environment
  • Mobile Working
  • Flexible working hours as part of a flexitime arrangement
  • Training opportunities
  • A wide range of benefits, from an in-house medical officer to athletic activities and a meal allowance to a variety of employee discounts
Curious? Visit our website and find out more at www.wu.ac.at/benefits

The minimum monthly gross salary amounts to €2,751.50 (for 40 hours/week, 14 times per year). This salary may be adjusted based on job-related prior work experience. In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive social benefits.

Do you want to join the WU team?
Then please submit your application by October 29, 2025 (ID 2574).
We are looking forward to hearing from you!