Coordinator for the Cluster of Excellence EurAsia (f/m/d)

One of the world's most international universities, a unique founding mission positions Central European University as both an acclaimed center for the study of economic, historical, social and political challenges, and a source of support for building open and democratic societies that respect human rights and human dignity. CEU is accredited in the United States and Austria, and offers English-language bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs in the social sciences, the humanities, law, environmental sciences, management and public policy. CEU enrolls more than 1,400 students from over 100 countries, with faculty from over 50 countries.<br><br>In 2019, CEU relocated from Hungary to Austria as the Hungarian government revoked its ability to issue US-accredited degrees in the country. As a result, CEU offers all of its degree programs in Vienna, Austria; and retains a non-degree, research and civic engagement presence in Budapest, Hungary, through its CEU Democracy Institute, the Institute for Advanced Study, the CEU Summer University and The Vera and Donald Blinken Open Society Archives (OSA), and its Hungarian l... 1 Coordinator for the Cluster of Excellence EurAsia (f/m/d) Department:&nbsp;&nbsp;Department of Historical Studies<br>Full-time/Part-time:&nbsp;&nbsp;Part-time<br>Location: Vienna, AT, 1100<br><br>We invite applications for the CEU coordinator of the FWF-funded Cluster of Excellence "Eurasian Transformations," who would be based in the Department of Historical Studies. The Cluster brings together four institutions: the Austrian Academy of Sciences, the University of Vienna, the University of Innsbruck, and CEU.<br><br> <br><br>For more information on the Cluster and its members and activities, please consult the website: <a href="https://www.oeaw.ac.at/eurasian-transformations/home" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.oeaw.ac.at/eurasian-transformations/home</a><br><br> <br><br>Duties and Responsibilities <br> <br><br>The position entails the following:<br> <br><br> * Organizing and supporting Cluster-funded events at CEU<br> * Processing expenses related to the work packages ran by CEU faculty affiliated with the Cluster<br> * Liaising with the coordinators of other Cluster-affiliated institutions<br> * Working closely with the PI of the Cluster at CEU, Tijana Krstic, on Cluster-related issues at CEU and more widely<br><br> <br><br>Qualifications <br> <br><br> * BA degree (minimum)<br> * Experience in a customer facing position ideally in academia or at an international institution<br> * Strong ability to work independently, with skills in managing own workflow in coordination with other staff and faculty<br> * Proficiency in spoken and written English is a must.<br> * Proficiency in spoken and written German is a distinct advantage<br> * Experience with SAP is desirable (processing financial transactions in SAP is an important part of the job)<br> * Multicultural orientation and open-mindedness<br> * Good organizational skills, including the ability to shift between hybrid, in-person, and fully remote environments<br> * Strong interpersonal skills, requiring the ability to understand and respond to the competing needs of diverse interlocutors<br> * Interest in creative problem-solving<br> * Ability to handle multiple tasks and to prioritize<br> * Previous work experience at CEU is an advantage<br> * Previous higher education sector experience is an advantage<br><br> <br><br>What CEU Offers<br> <br><br>A fixed-term, part-time contract (20 hours per week) from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2028. The annual gross salary is EUR 23,000 (paid in 14 installments, as is customary in Austria), plus additional benefits including meal vouchers, professional development opportunities, and a private pension contribution.<br><br> <br><br>How to Apply<br> <br><br>Kindly submit the following:<br> <br><br> * CV<br> * Short cover letter stating your motivation for the position<br> * The names and contact information of two referees in the application portal<br><br> <br><br> Apply Now: <a href="https://ams.at/su/8EJOU" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://ams.at/su/8EJOU</a> <br><br>Requisition ID: 1003 Das Mindestentgelt für die Stelle als Coordinator for the Cluster of Excellence EurAsia (f/m/d) beträgt 46.000,00 EUR brutto pro Jahr auf Basis Vollzeitbeschäftigung. Bereitschaft zur Überzahlung.