Professorship in Education for Sustainable Development, University of Bamberg, Germany

Summary

The Otto-Friedrich University Bamberg offers a part‑time (25%, 10 hours per week) permanent secretary position at the Professorship of Educational Science with a focus on Education for Sustainable Development (BNE). The role starts on 01 January 2027 and is remunerated according to TV‑L grade 6. Responsibilities include office management, scheduling, budget monitoring, support for staff and students, organization of teaching events, data maintenance, website upkeep, and assistance with publications. The candidate must have completed commercial or administrative training, relevant project‑management or administrative experience, strong Office software skills, independent work style, excellent communication and organizational abilities, and good German language skills. Flexible working hours, a modern digital workplace, home‑office options, and further training opportunities are provided. Applications close on 10 November 2026.

Key Facts

Employer	University of Bamberg
Department	Professorship of Educational Science with focus on Education for Sustainable Development (BNE)
Position Type	Secretary
Discipline	Educational Science
Research Area	Education for Sustainable Development
Degree Required	Completed commercial or administrative training
Experience	Relevant professional experience in project management, controlling or administration, preferably in publicly funded projects
Salary	EGr. 6 TV-L
Funding	Salary according to TV-L grade 6
Contract Duration	Permanent
Language	German
Deadline	2026-11-10
Employer Contact	Frau Prof. Dr. Anne-Katrin Holfelder, Leitung des Lehrstuhls, Tel.: 0951/863-3286
Employer Address	Bavaria

About the Project

The team at the Professorship conducts research in the sustainability field and develops transdisciplinary teaching activities related to Education for Sustainable Development, integrating various disciplines to promote sustainable practices in higher education.

Key Responsibilities

• General office management and correspondence
• Scheduling and coordination of internal and external appointments
• Budget monitoring and internal personnel administration
• Support for staff, lecturers, and students
• Organization of teaching events, excursions, and guest lectures
• Data maintenance (e.g., UnivIS, FlexNow, travel expense accounting)
• Website maintenance for the department
• Preparation of presentations, reports, and minutes
• Assistance with publication activities

Required Skills

• Completed commercial or administrative training
• Relevant experience in project management, controlling or administration, preferably in publicly funded projects
• Very good knowledge of the Office software suite
• Independent, responsible and structured work style
• Excellent communication, teamwork and organizational abilities
• Good German language skills in written and spoken form

Who Should Apply

Applicants who have completed a commercial or administrative training program and possess relevant experience in project management, controlling, or administration—ideally within publicly funded projects—and who are proficient in German and Office software.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours (flexitime)
• Modern, digitized workplace
• Option for home office according to university regulations
• Opportunities for further training and professional development

About the Employer

Otto‑Friedrich‑Universität Bamberg is situated in a historic German city and emphasizes excellent research and teaching within an international, interdisciplinary environment. The university offers over 100 study programmes and promotes innovation and knowledge transfer through strong collaborative culture.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the position start?

01.01.2027

What is the employment percentage?

25% (10 hours per week)

Is the position permanent?

Yes, it is unbefristet (permanent)