The world is changing at an ever-faster pace. At the Johannes Kepler University Linz, we work on technologies and the ideas of tomorrow on a daily basis. At the same time, we educate over 25,500 young people to meet the demands of today’s job market. In short, we are Upper Austria’s largest institution for education and research. Are you interested in being a part of shaping the future of Austria’s most attractive campus university? We currently have a job opening for a:

Head of the LiLeS Service Center for Teacher Training Students for a full-time, permanent position

Organizational unit::

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Entry date::

as soon as possible

Job Reference Number::

41600-2026-001775

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The LiLeS Service Center is the central point of contact in Upper Austria for all students who intend to become secondary school teachers (general education) in Upper Austria and supports students in all administrative matters relating to their studies.

Job Duties::

Overall management of the LiLeS Service Centre, including leadership of the LiLeS team
Operational collaboration and overall responsibility for the administration of secondary school teacher training programmes (general education)
Further development and optimization of all processes, structures and offerings in cooperation with a wide range of stakeholders
Ongoing coordination with the rectorates and organizational units of the cooperating educational institutions in Verbund Mitte, the steering groups, the service centre in Salzburg, the student council and other stakeholders
Coordination and management of the curriculum as well as preparation of decisions and notifications relevant to study law
Permanent membership and participation in the Verbund-Mitte and Upper Austria steering groups and the associated working groups
Participation in public relations work (e.g. LiLeS internet and social media presence)
Organization of and participation in events for secondary school teaching students (general education)

Your Qualifications::

Requirements:
Independent, results-oriented working style with a hands-on mentality
Experience in process-oriented administration, preferably in the field of study administration
Knowledge of Austrian university and higher education structures
Competence in managing employees
Team-oriented personality with strong negotiation skills
Willingness to travel within Austria
Completion of an appropriate diploma or master's degree
Language Levels: German C1, English B1
Desirable:
Knowledge of study regulations
Strategic development skills
Knowledge of relevant teaching and study management tools (e.g. Campus-Online)

What We Offer::

On the basis of full-time employment (40 hours/week) the minimum salary in accordance with the collective agreement is € 3,450.30 gross per month (14 x per year, CA Job Grade: IVa)
Stable employer
Attractive campus environment with good public transportation connections
Educational and continual educational opportunities
Paid lunch break
Broad range of on-campus dining services/healthy meals (organic food at the cafeteria)
Exercise and sports classes (USI)
Employee events
…and much more

Application due date:

02/11/2026

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Ihre Bewerbung wird den für das LiLeS-Servicezentrum verantwortlichen Rektoraten zur Kenntnis gebracht.

The Johannes Kepler University wishes to increase the proportion of academic female faculty and, for this reason, especially welcomes applications by qualified women. If applicants are equally qualified, a woman will be given preference for this position. The university welcomes applications from qualified applicants with disabilities. These applications will be given special consideration.

Contact::

If you have questions, please contact: Mag. Dr. Günter Knoll, P +43 732 2468 5515, E-mail: guenter.knoll@jku.at.

Exertion place address:

Altenberger Straße 69, 4040 Linz