Department Coordinator (f/m/d)

at  Central European University CEU

Date: 17 Sep 2024
Department: Department of Network and Data Science
Full-time/Part-time: Full-time
Location:Vienna, AT, 1100
Application Deadline: Open until filled
The Department of Network and Data Science at the Central European University is formed by a community of 9 faculty members and 50 students. It carries out research with focus both on the foundations of network science and on data driven applications. The department offers a PhD program in Network Science, a master’s program in Social Data Science, and contributes to a bachelor’s program in Data Science and Society, which attracts international students from all over the world. The department provides a dynamic and international academic environment.
Further information about the Department of Network and Data Science is available at: http://networkdatascience.ceu.edu.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree
• Working experience in academia ideally in a similar position, or at an international company.
• Excellent communication and writing skills in English.
• A strong interest in and ability for working with students and faculty in an international environment.
• Ability to balance sensitivity towards student needs with respect to ensuring student adherence to university and program regulations.
• High-level computer literacy and advanced knowledge of the MS Office suite and mastery of databases. Experience with online learning management systems (e.g., Moodle, Blackboard, MS Teams).
• Excellent organizational and reporting skills.
• Structured and flexible way of thinking.
• Ability to work alone and in a team.
• A precise, proactive and efficient attitude and work ethics.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and take initiative.
• Ability to follow instructions and meet deadlines.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Ability to understand and learn new tasks quickly.
• Multicultural orientation and open-mindedness.
• Good interpersonal skills.

• Managing an interdisciplinary master’s program
• Administration of admission, course enrollment, teaching schedule, and room assignments
• Coordination of teaching collaborations with other departments
• Communication and coordination with program donors
• Planning and coordinating the departmental activities.
• Scheduling and administering exams, defenses.
• Liaising with other university offices at CEU (Student Records, Budget, Communications, Admissions, Recruitment, Dean of Students, etc.)
• Providing high-level administrative support to the Head of Department, faculty members, students, and guests.
• Organizing academic and social events, meetings.
• Administering faculty projects and supporting student-led research groups.
• Maintaining and updating databases.
• Compiling report and evaluations.
• Booking accommodation and travel.
• Keeping the departmental website up-to-date.
• Handling day-to-day technical problems.
• Participation in the departmental daily operations.