History Department Coordinator - Maternity Cover (Remote)

CEU GmbH; Wien; Hybrid; EUR 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

International environment

Meal allowance

Learning opportunities

Home office policy

Job summary

Central European University (CEU) invites applications for a Department Coordinator in the Department of Historical Studies at the Vienna Campus. This is a full-time maternity leave replacement with a fixed-term contract through January 2028.

The role supports academic operations, advises students on admissions and course enrollment, maintains records, and coordinates curriculum, calendars, and events. CEU offers a competitive salary and home-office options.

Qualifications

• MA level qualification or higher, ideally connected to history.
• Familiarity with historical material culture and MA/PhD structure.
• Background in late antique or medieval history is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support academic operations, serving as administrative interface between faculty, students, units and external partners.
• Advise students on admissions, course enrollment and program rules.
• Administer records, grades and data across CEU platforms.
• Assist in curriculum planning, scheduling, room booking and faculty support.
• Manage departmental calendars and events.
• Assist with admissions, theses, exams and graduations, field trips and events.
• Coordinate with students and faculty and prepare policy documents.

Skills

Communication

Task management

Social media familiarity

Interpersonal skills

Creative problem-solving

Multitasking

Education

MA level qualification

Tools

Video editing software

Job description

Central European University (CEU) invites applications for a Department Coordinator in the Department of Historical Studies at the Vienna Campus. This is a full-time maternity leave replacement with a fixed-term contract through January 2028.

The role supports academic operations, advises students on admissions and course enrollment, maintains records, and coordinates curriculum, calendars, and events. CEU offers a competitive salary and home-office options.