Competence Center Assistant

  • Vienna University of Economics and Business
  • Office, administration, processing
  • Part time
  • published till: 03.09.2025
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

Competence Center for Sustainability Transformation and Responsibility
Part-time, 10 hours/week
Starting October 01, 2025, and ending after 3 years
 
Qualified candidates with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply for this position. If necessary, a reduction of the extent of employment is possible.
 
Would you like to be part of a small team with a big reach?
 
The Competence Center for Sustainability Transformation and Responsibility (STaR) is WU Vienna’s interdisciplinary hub for addressing the Grand Challenges of our time, as exemplified by the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our mission is to support WU’s societal responsibility as an internationally impactful driver of sustainable transformation. We do this by fostering sustainability research, curriculum development, and outreach on and beyond our university’s campus.
 
We are looking for part-time (10hr per week) administrative and managerial support. However, this is not typical administrative work. Repetitive routines and monotony are unlikely at our center, so we also hope you enjoy managing tasks independently and diving into new topics. Yes, much of our work requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail — but creativity and openness to new ideas are just as important!
 
Interested? Read on to learn more about the specific tasks.

What to expect

  • Collaboration: Support a variety of STaR’s management and cooperation activities.
  • Event Support: Help organize and promote events and webinars.
  • Web Management: Post updates to the STaR website using Typo3 software (training available).
  • Social Media: Manage the STaR LinkedIn page.
  • Content Creation: Develop presentation slides, videos, references, and promotional materials.
  • Cross-Unit Communication: Coordinate with administrators from other WU units (e.g., International Office, Innovation Office, Master’s Programs, Volunteering@WU).
  • Point of contact: Respond to inquiries from students, faculty, and external partners.

What you have to offer

  • Global Mindset: Passion for working in an international environment.
  • Academic Interest: Curiosity about academic research and curriculum development.
  • Organizational Skills: Strong sense of structure and attention to detail.
  • Self-Management: Ability to manage tasks independently and prioritize effectively.
  • Office Proficiency: Excellent skills in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Digital Tools: Familiarity with communication platforms such as Zoom or Microsoft Teams.
  • Social Media Basics: Basic understanding of how to manage a LinkedIn page.
  • Tech Curiosity: Interest or willingness to self-learn free online tools like Canva, Loom, Lumen5, or others.
  • English Fluency: Strong written and verbal communication skills in English (near-native or native level).
  • German Skills: German is a plus, but not required. 

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
  • 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 €733.38 (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.
 
Before applying, please visit our website: https://www.wu.ac.at/en/star as well as LinkedIn site www.linkedin.com/company/wustarcenter/

Do you want to join the WU team?
Then please submit your application by September 03, 2025 (ID 2535).
We are looking forward to hearing from you!