Director of Academic Affairs & Operations

Institute of Science and Technology Austria; Wien; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) is seeking an experienced leader for the role of head of Academic Affairs, responsible for managing a team of ~35 colleagues. You will ensure operational excellence, coordinate faculty evaluations, and foster a culture of collaboration.

The ideal candidate should hold a university degree, preferably a PhD, and possess substantial experience in academic management. Fluency in English is required, and proficiency in German is preferred.

Join ISTA and grow within a vibrant academic community focused on research excellence.

Qualifikationen

• Substantial professional experience in academic management, science administration, or higher education leadership.
• Strong operational management capabilities combined with strategic thinking.
• Ability to communicate professionally in German.

Aufgaben

• Lead and develop the Division Academic Affairs.
• Ensure high-quality operational management and coordination of services.
• Drive the development of academic governance frameworks and policies.

Kenntnisse

Academic governance understanding

Leadership experience in an international environment

Strategic thinking

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Ausbildung

University degree, ideally PhD

Jobbeschreibung

The Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) is seeking an experienced leader for the role of head of Academic Affairs, responsible for managing a team of ~35 colleagues. You will ensure operational excellence, coordinate faculty evaluations, and foster a culture of collaboration.

The ideal candidate should hold a university degree, preferably a PhD, and possess substantial experience in academic management. Fluency in English is required, and proficiency in German is preferred.

Join ISTA and grow within a vibrant academic community focused on research excellence.