The Christian-Albrechts-University to Kiel (CAU) is the scientific center of Schleswig-Holstein. More than 2,000 scientists and around 450 professorships educate approximately 27,000 students. Overall, the CAU employs around 3,500 staff and is one of the largest employers in the region.

Kiel University is seeking to recruit in the Central University Administration, in the Department Strategy and Planning, with effect from 1 August 2023

a Project Officer Sustainable University

The position is limited for a period of three years. The regular weekly working hours are 100% of a full-time job (currently 38.7 hours). The salary will be up to E13 TV-L if the requirements of the tariff conditions are met.

A large number of actors in research, teaching, transfer, administration and operations at CAU have been living sustainability for a long time - with the university's goal of being climate-neutral by 2030 firmly in mind. The project 'Sustainable University' promotes the strategic developmentof sustainability issues in the areas of research, teaching, transfer and campus life towards a university-wide understanding of sustainability. An important institutional project goal is therefore to develop cornerstones for a university-wide understanding of sustainability and a first sustainability report. The 'Sustainable University' project encourages and facilitates student commitment to sustainability in particular. A core element is therefore the establishment of a Green Office at Kiel University. This will strengthen cooperation between the already existing andmotivated actors and promote cooperation and synergies.

The project officer works in part as a staff member of the department Strategy and Planning for the development of sustainability concepts in the context of the overall university strategy. On the other hand, the project officer prepares the conception and the establishment of a Green Office and supports the student team administratively and thematically.

Your tasks

• Developing cornerstones for a university-wide understanding of sustainability and a first sustainability report, among other things with regard to the possibilities of certification orauditing as a sustainable university
• Development of concepts in the field of sustainability within the framework of participating instrategic university development
• Targeted expansion of sustainability-oriented networks, alliances and partnerships of Kieluniversity and representation of Kiel university in corresponding exchange and networking formats
• Conception and development of a Green Office at Kiel university with student participation
• Supervising and advising the student Green Office team in the planning and implementation of projects and activities as well as administrative support of the Green Office, namely
  • Participation in the creation of project and strategy plans
  • Participation in the evaluation of the Green Office
  • Participation in the committees of the Green Office
• Identification of actors from all areas of Kiel university in the field of sustainability and establishment of a university-wide sustainability network; support of exchange and networking

Your profile

• A university degree (Master's degree, diploma or equivalent), completed at least with the grade "good"
• Solid expertise in sustainability, ideally in sustainability concepts in a higher education context
• Proven initial experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of projects andstrong organisational skills
• Knowledge and practical experience with various forms of decision-making in groups, consultation formats, participatory methods and with working in and moderating self-organised committees and groups
• Familiarity with university structures and decision-making processes as well as interest in the multi-layered organisation university
• Reliable, independent and structured way of working, coupled with a wealth of ideas and analytical thinking skills
• High degree of patience, motivation and creativity
• Strong teamwork skills, excellent communication, counselling and moderation skills, and openness to working out and developing ideas for action and projects together with other actors
• Willingness to work with the student leadership team on an equal footing in the context of the Green Office, to familiarise yourself with new tasks and to expand your knowledge independently
• Confident use of Office applications and willingness to try out new tools in digital cooperation
• Differentiated ability to express yourself orally and in writing, as well as good English skills (English B2, German C1)

Desirable are

Proven professional experience, e.g. in the development of sustainability strategies, in the implementation of sustainability projects, in sustainability management, in the involvement insustainability reporting

What we offer

You can expect a versatile and varied job in a cooperative working environment. The campus and the city are characterised by a lively, innovative and international atmosphere. As a family-friendly employer, we offer flexible working hours and very good conditions for balancing family and career. Part-time employment is generally possible. In addition, we offer attractive further education and training, health management, a job ticket and an attractive sports programme atreduced rates.

Kiel University sees itself as a modern and cosmopolitan employer. We welcome your application regardless of your age, gender, cultural and social origin, religion, ideology, disability or sexual identity. We promote gender equality. Women are given priority in cases of equal aptitude, ability and professional performance.

We are committed to the employment of people with disabilities: Applications from severely disabled persons and persons of equal status will be given preferential consideration if they are suitably qualified. We expressly welcome applications from people with a migration background.

Please send your application documents (cover letter, curriculum vitae, selected certificates andreferences) without a photo by 31 May 2023 by email (with an attachment of no more than 5 MB bundled into one document) to: mlenz@uv.uni-kiel.de

If you have any questions about the advertised position, please contact Inga Brandes at:
ibrandes@uv.uni-kiel.de, phone +49-(0)431-880-7150.

We expressly request that you refrain from submitting photographs/application photos. Please note that all documents will be destroyed once the recruitment process has been completed. Forpaper applications, please send copies without application folders, as application documents will not be returned.

Interviews (in German) are expected to take place in the second half of June.