PResponsibilities:br / You will take on coordinating and organizational responsibility for the office management and personnel and financial administration of the Cluster of Excellence SCALE. Your main duties will include:br / br / Office Management, Support with personnel and administrative matters /p pindependent organization of office management and administrative processes within the Cluster of Excellencebr / independent correspondence and communication within and outside the project (written, telephone, and in-person)br / management of calendars, planning and preparation/follow-up of meetings, conferences, and eventsbr / organization of business trips and related documentationbr / editing and proofreading of reports and scientific correspondencebr / administrative personnel support, including applicant management, vacation administration, and coordination of student and research assistantsbr / maintenance of personnel statistics, monitoring of contract periods, and management of the personnel budgetbr / procurement of office supplies and obtaining and comparing quotations /p p br / Financial Administration /p ptimely disbursement of project fundsbr / conducting regular budget reviewsbr / submitting requests for budget transfers, etc.br / preparing/planning budget estimates and proposals for the use of funds (particularly personnel and material costs)br / preparing interim and final expenditure reports and annual financial statements in cooperation with research staffbr / cost center managementbr / issuing invoicesbr / managing and archiving all financial documentsbr / preparing numerical project statements for the funding agencybr / managing and planning budgetary fundsbr / regularly checking incoming payments and processing book entriesbr / managing and monitoring accountsbr / compiling statistics /p pRequirements: /p pcompleted vocational training in business administration or public administration or equivalent knowledgebr / sound knowledge of budgeting, accounting, and financial managementbr / good knowledge of administrative processes and relevant legal frameworks, ideally within a university settingbr / basic knowledge of personnel administration and employment law (e.g. Working Hours Act, Minimum Wage Act, Maternity Protection Act)br / excellent oral and written communication skills in German, as well as very good English skills (spoken and written)br / confident use of MS Office applications (especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); experience with SAP and LSF is an advantagebr / strong organizational skills, ability to work both independently and as part of a team, a high degree of initiative, discretion, and reliability /p pWhat we offer:br / We offer a diverse and creative role in a stimulating, international working environment at the Riedberg natural sciences campus, a salary in line with Goethe University's collective agreement, and the currently free LandesTicket Hessen.br / br / The Goethe University is committed to a policy of providing equal employment opportunities for both men and women alike, and therefore encourages particularly women to apply for the position/s offered. Individuals with severe disability will be prioritized in case of equal aptitiude and ability.br / Application:br / Please submit your application by to:. /p