Job description:
At the University of Vienna, almost 11,000 personalities work together towards answering the big questions of the future. Around 3,000 are responsible for a variety of administrative tasks and thus support excellent research and teaching. Are you looking for a meaningful professional position and work that positively impacts society, too? Do you like to organize and coordinate things? We are looking for a/an
Assistance of the Department
53 Faculty of Earth Sciences, Geography and Astronomy
Startdate: 01.11.2026 | Working hours: 20 | Collective bargaining agreement: §54 VwGr. IIIb
Limited until: 31.01.2031
Reference no.: 6231
Founded in 1885, the Department of Geography and Regional Research is the oldest and largest geography department in Austria. It is home to about 150 scientists in 10 working groups and 3,400 students. Since its inception, it has not only grown dynamically but also continuously broadened its focus. Since the beginning, it has accommodated both human and physical geography. The department also has been recognized for its contributions to geoinformatics and cartography. This interdisciplinary basis in computational, social, and natural sciences provides a dynamic and inspiring environment for researchers to address the grand challenges of our time. The department manages four interlinked master's programs.
Planned start of employment is November 2026. This is a position for a temporary replacement, limited until 31.01.2031. It may be converted into unlimited employment upon mutual agreement.
Your personal sphere of play:
The department is involved in teaching and research and trains students in various study programs. The academic staff is involved in numerous university committees and maintain various contacts with institutions all over the world. The role of the assistance involves day-to-day operations of the department and taking responsibility for its operational activities and central budgeting in consultation with the heads of the department.
Your future tasks:
- You ensure compliance with the legal framework governing employment for general staff.
- You are responsible for the department's reporting system (department report, etc.) and help to prepare target-setting meetings at faculty level.
- You assist in planning, budgeting for, and implementing investment projects of the department and ensure the economical and sustainable use of resources.
- You will contribute to the strategic planning and direction of the department (budget, resources, networking) and organize the collection of information required for decisions by the department's management.
- You will be responsible for organizing and ensuring the communication structure for internal and external communication.
- You collaborate with the senior scientist position at the Hub for Spatial Sustainability and Digital Transformations at the department.
This is part of your personality:
Several years of professional experience in office management (preferably in an academic/university context).
- A bachelor's degree.
- Skills in using software such as MS Office, Typo 3, and SAP.
- Fluent written and spoken communication skills in both German and English.
- Strong organizational and coordination skills.
- Knowledge of university structures and processes, or experience in university administration.
- Your working style: You enjoy working independently and in a structured manner, are service-oriented and enjoy finding solutions. You are a team player and possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.
What we offer:
Work-life balance: You have flexible working hours and can also work remotely (with mutual consent, within Austria - "telework").
Inspiring working atmosphere: You are part of a dedicated team with a diverse university background in a relaxed working environment.
Good public transport connections: Your new workplace is easily accessible by public transport.
Internal further training: We offer you the opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis.
Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 1,565.65 (full-time basis = EUR 3,313.30 / 14 times year / amount as of 1 January 2026) increases if we can take your professional experience into account. See also University of Vienna salary scheme / Gross-net calculator (available only in German).
Equal opportunities for everyone: We look forward to every additional personality in the team!
It's that easy to apply:
Please send us your certificates of qualification (e.g. A-levels, degree, etc.) along with your CV and a short cover letter via our job portal / the 'Apply Now' button.
You may submit your documents in German or English.
The hearing however will be held in German and is planned to take place on the 15th and 16th of October 2026 at the University of Vienna.
If you have any content questions, please contact:
Meike Levin-Keitel
meike.levin-keitel@univie.ac.at
We look forward to new personalities in our team! The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We place particular emphasis on enhancing women's representation among the academic and general university staff, particularly in leadership roles, and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.
University of Vienna. Space for personalities. Since 1365.
Application deadline: 10/08/2026