Jobs in Chemnitz, United States

Managing Director of the University Computer Center (m / f / d)

Company Description

Chemnitz University of Technology has established itself as an innovative scientific and educational institution that consciously faces up to the challenges of competition between universities. It offers attractive jobs to people with proven professional expertise who want to play a constructive role in its innovative development.

As of 01.05.2025, Chemnitz University of Technology is seeking to fill the position of a full-time Managing Director of the University Computer Center (m / f / d) to be filled for an indefinite period. In principle, the position is also suitable for part-time employment (but at least 80%). Applications will be reviewed to determine whether part-time requests can be accommodated within the scope of official possibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Regulation of the internal organization, deployment of existing personnel and the available material resources and facilities
• Decisions on admission to use in accordance with the user regulations and the distribution of resources among users as well as exclusion from use
• Determining and implementing measures for the operation and support of central resources
• Preparation of annual cost accounting (overview of the use of resources)
• Notifications of financial requirements for subsequent years
• Preparation of the URZ's economic and investment plan on the basis of the university's overall IT planning in agreement with the Director
• Deputizing for the Director of the University Computer Centre in his or her absence

Recruitment Requirements:

• Completed university degree in computer science, information technology, business administration, business informatics, administrative informatics, administrative business administration or a comparable qualification with appropriate skills and relevant professional experience
• Several years of management experience in the IT sector, ideally in a university environment
• Sound knowledge of IT infrastructure, IT security and data protection as well as experience in administrative IT
• Experience in the implementation of digitalization projects and digital transformation as well as in applying for and processing third-party funding
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Strategic thinking and the ability to develop and implement innovative solutions
• Very good written and spoken German and English skills

We Offer You:

• A secure job in the public sector
• Attractive and family-friendly working conditions
• Wide range of canteens for catering during breaks
• Optimal public transport connections to all university locations / discounts on the use of public transport (job ticket)
• Company pension scheme (VBL), annual bonus and capital-forming benefits
• Wide range of training and development opportunities
• 30 days' vacation per calendar year with a 5-day working week
• Attractive health promotion offers

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Selection is based on suitability, aptitude and professional performance. We welcome applications from people regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion / belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity. We also offer all employees a family-friendly infrastructure in a cosmopolitan environment characterized by internationalization and diversity. Chemnitz University of Technology actively promotes diversity and equality for all employees and endeavors to give special support to people with severe disabilities or their equals, ensuring that they are given preferential consideration in the application process if they are equally qualified and therefore asks you to indicate this in your application.

Please refrain from sending original documents, as your written documents will not be returned but will be destroyed in accordance with data protection regulations. If you wish to return them, please enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope with your application.

Applications should be sent to the address below by 05.02.2025, preferably electronically (in a PDF file), with the usual documents and the keyword "GF URZ". Please note that, for security reasons, no electronic applications or attachments to applications can be considered in the recruitment process if they are made available for download via hyperlinks to third parties.

Chemnitz University of Technology

Director of the University Computer Center

Prof. Dr. Martin Gaedke

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