Paderborn University is a high-performance and internationally oriented university. Within interdisciplinary teams, we undertake forward-looking research, design innovative teaching concepts and actively transfer knowledge into society. As an important research and cooperation partner, the university also shapes regional development strategies. We offer our employees in research, teaching, technology and administration a lively, family-friendly and equal opportunity environment, a lean management structure and diverse opportunities. Join us to invent the future!
"COLOURS" (COLlaborative innOvative sUstainable Regional univerSities) is an association of 9 European universities in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Croatia, Sweden, North Macedonia, Poland, and Latvia. As one of 50 "European Universities" across Europe, COLOURS is funded by the EU Commission within the framework of the "European University Initiative". Paderborn University is responsible for the Alliance's project coordination.
Through close cooperation in teaching, research, and transfer, the COLOURS partners aim to strengthen their network, increase their international visibility, and promote mobility within Europe. Collaborative projects and activities help in the search for answers to current societal challenges and, in particular, strengthen the cooperation between the respective regions and regional actors.
COLOURS creates an attractive international working environment with diverse actors from science, research, business, and politics.
In order to support the COLOURS Coordination & Support Office (CSO) at Paderborn University, the International Relations Office is seeking to fill a position for a
Member of Staff in the COLOURS Coordination & Support Office (f/m/d)
(salary class 11 TV-L)
starting at the earliest possible date. This is a temporary position until 31 December 2027 with 100 % of regular working hours. The limited time period of employment corresponds to the project’s funding period.
Your responsibilities:
• Supporting the overall coordination of COLOURS and its associated boards, incl. planning and realisation of events and partner meetings (concept, content, administration)
• Assisting the CSO Managing Director in day-to-day operations (meeting coordination, agenda inputs, briefings, administrative processes)
• Supporting the implementation of CSO operating standards (action/decision tracking, and documentation for reporting cycles)
• Preparing and reviewing meetings of the COLOURS board held in English, including organising and preparing presentations and taking minutes
• Communication with the partner universities and associated partners, mainly in English, incl. surveys (setup, scheduling, analysis)
• Support in the development of the CSO's quality management processes and budget management
• Communication with internal and external (international) guests
• Willingness to undertake project-related business trips within the EU
Your Profile:
• Completed scientific university degree (bachelor level)
• Proficiency in MS Office and video conference tools as well as IT affinity with regard to other software programs (e.g., Typo3, MACH AG databases, etc.) Proficiency in written and spoken German and English
• Knowledge in the area of budget management is an asset
• Strong communication skills and enthusiasm for dealing with the public and international partners
• Ideally, professional experience in administration at a university or other academic institution
• Strong organisational skills and a structured working style
We offer:
· The opportunity to work in a dynamic, international environment
· Flexible working hours and the individual option of mobile working
· Wide range of health, counseling and prevention services
· Attractive fringe benefits such as childcare facilities and sports activities
· Opportunities for internal and external training and development
· Additional benefits in accordance with the collective agreement of the federal states (TV-L), such as annual bonuses and capital-forming benefits as well as the VBL supplementary pension scheme
Dr. Wael Mousa (tel. 05251/60 4783, e-mail: wael.mousa@upb.de) will be happy to answer any questions you may have about the job profile and the tendering process.
Applications with the usual documents should be submitted quoting reference number 7212, by February 18th 2026: https://bewerbung.uni-paderborn.de/stellen/7212.
Information regarding the processing of your personal data can be located at:
https://www.uni-paderborn.de/en/zv/personaldatenschutz.
Paderborn University
Human Resources Department
Warburger Str. 100
33098 Paderborn
Applications submitted by women are expressly welcome and will be given preferential consideration in accordance with the equal opportunities act of North Rhine-Westphalia (Landesgleichstellungsgesetz, LGG) in the event of equal suitability, qualifications, and professional performance, unless reasons relating to the person of a competitor outweigh this. Part-time employment is generally possible. Applications from qualified persons with disabilities and persons of equal status as defined in Book IX of the German Social Code (Sozialgesetzbuch, SGB IX) are also welcome.
Information on the processing of your personal data can be found at: https://www.uni-paderborn.de/zv/personaldatenschutz
Universität Paderborn
Personaldezernat
Warburger Str. 100
33098 Paderborn
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