Company Description
IT:U is a new technical university in Austria (Linz) dedicated to digital transformation, driven by interdisciplinary research and project-based learning to actively shape this transformation and advance it with a solution-oriented approach.
Department description
The Outreach Coordinator is a generalist role to work hand in hand with the Founding Director Outreach and Start-ups. The role bridges teams across the university including communication, research, technology, study affairs, and learning and is central to achieve IT:U's mission to drive digital transformation in industry and beyond.
Your Tasks And Responsibilities
Your tasks and responsibilities:
Support the strategic development of the Outreach Center
Assist in building, documenting, and improving internal processes in the Outreach division
Work on internal deliverables, e.g. reports, curate datasets, and assist in introducing new digital tools
Collaborate with teams across the university, including top and middle management, to support IT:U's mission regarding societal and industrial impact
Support event and outreach activities
Assist in identifying potential collaboration partners based on researchers' needs or funding scheme requirements
Connect external stakeholders to relevant contacts inside IT:U and coordinate new and existing collaborations
Engage with external stakeholders in a dialogue to assess needs and collaboration opportunities
Represent IT:U at external meetings with a focus on collaboration and outreach
Your Strengths And Skills
Your strengths and skills:
Academic degree or equivalent in business, communications, engineering, natural science, computer science or related fields
3+ years of experience in (business) consulting or business development in a business environment or university
Strong AI affinity, proficient with digital tools and familiar with AI tools
Ability to quickly dive into new topics and break down complex tasks into core structures and processes
Solid project management, organizational capabilities and effective cross-team collaboration
Prior involvement in Upper Austrian ecosystem, experience in tech-related fields, entrepreneurial experience and hands-on skills in writing or graphic design are an asset
Curious, creative tech/AI enthusiast, empathetic and collaborative communicator, proactive and resilient mindset
English skills on a minimum level C1 are required for communication with internal and external stakeholders (German skills are beneficial)
What You Can Expect
What you can expect:
Meaningful tasks in an innovative educational and research institution with an international focus
A culture that values creativity, curiosity, collaboration and continuous learning
Unique opportunity to help build a new university
Social activities that foster a collaborative work environment
Free parking or Climate Ticket Upper Austria
Flexible working hours through a flextime model and the option for home office
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