Chief Administrative Officer (m/f/x)

TUD Dresden University of Technology, as a University of Excellence, is one of the leading and most dynamic research institutions in the country. Founded in 1828, today it is a globally oriented, regionally anchored top university as it focuses on the grand challenges of the 21st century. It develops innovative solutions for the worlds most pressing issues. In research and academic programs, the university unites the natural and engineering sciences with the humanities, social sciences and medicine. This wide range of disciplines is a special feature, facilitating interdisciplinarity and transfer of science to society. As a modern employer, it offers attractive working conditions to all employees in teaching, research, technology and administration. The goal is to promote and develop their individual abilities while empowering everyone to reach their full potential. TUD embodies a university culture that is characterized by cosmopolitanism, mutual appreciation, thriving innovation and active participation. For TUD diversity is an essential feature and a quality criterion of an excellent university. Accordingly, we welcome all applicants who would like to commit themselves, their achievements and productivity to the success of the whole institution.

The Cluster of Excellence Physics of Life (PoL) offers a position as

Chief Administrative Officer (m/f/x)

(subject to personal qualification, employees are remunerated according to salary group E 14 TV-L)

starting as soon as possible. The position is initially limited to two years as a probationary appointment in accordance with § 31 TV-L, with the possibility of extension, subject to satisfactory performance, until December 31, 2032 according to § 14 (1) TzBfG.

As Chief Administrative Officer of the PoL Cluster of Excellence, you will play a central role in the strategic, technical and operational management, as well as the further development of the Cluster of Excellence, with the aim of further expanding close interdisciplinary networking both within and outside TUD. You will be supported by a well-established and experienced team, which will actively assist you in carrying out your duties and in the further development of PoL.

The position includes the following Tasks:

strategic development of PoL and ensuring the optimal use of resources, including cost control, management of staff deployment and regular reporting to the participating institutions and funding bodies

design, further development and implementation of administrative structures and processes within the cluster that support research, as well as the definition of relevant interfaces

personnel and financial administration, including responsibility for the budget and financial management

professional and disciplinary management of administrative staff reporting directly to the post holder. This includes matters relating to employment law and the duty of care, personnel planning and development, as well as the conduct of annual appraisals

development of a strategy to ensure the clusters long-term sustainability, including administrative processes, the integration of PoL into university structures and long-term financial stability

management of organizational and strategic development processes through the continuous analysis and optimization of internal structures, processes and interfaces with partners, with particular attention to efficiency and cost-effectiveness

business development, securing and coordinating resear