Description
Are you looking for a new challenge and more than just a job? Do you want to shape the future with us? We want to develop Campus Founders gGmbH together with you.
As Project Coordinator you will act as the primary link between Campus Founders and the University of Viadrina and ensure the coordination and implementation of all topics, results and processes related to the ERLab cooperation.
The ERLab is a community of researchers at the European University Viadrina that focuses on key aspects of entrepreneurial activities in organisations and entrepreneurial ecosystems. The research projects focus on relevant factors for the functioning of ecosystems. Thanks to the cooperation with Campus Founders as a practice partner the young researchers have access to an attractive and growing startup and innovation ecosystem in the Heilbronn-Franken region.
Your fields of action in a glance:
* You will facilitate the identification and realisation of mutually beneficial opportunities and outcomes within our collaboration and other research collaborations.
* You will manage administrative and operational tasks required for the implementation of the ERLab and other research initiatives and ensure alignment within the organisation.
* You will coordinate the integration of research results into our programmes and community.
* You will organise ERLab transfer events and knowledge exchange events to foster collaboration and learning between researchers and members of our community.
* You will cultivate relationships with Viadrina University stakeholders and startups across Eastern Europe to improve the reach and integration of our programmes and community offerings.
* You will build relationships with universities and research institutions to ensure research-related collaborations.
* You will coordinate with our internal teams and support our events.
* You will provide regular reports on the project and milestones achieved.
* You will facilitate collaboration and networking between researchers to foster a vibrant research community at Campus Founders.
You’re a good fit for us if you bring the following:
* You have a solid professional qualification whether in the form of completed vocational training or a successfully completed degree which has optimally prepared you for your new role as a project coordinator.
* You have at least 1-3 years of practical work experience in the field of project coordination.
* You have strong problem-solving and organisational skills to effectively manage challenges and maintain structured workflows.
* You have excellent time management skills and can manage your tasks independently with minimal supervision.
* You have a hands-on mentality to navigate complex situations, adapt quickly to changing circumstances and make sound decisions based on practical knowledge and experience.
* You are fluent in written and spoken English, can ideally communicate in German and enjoy intercultural dialogue.
* You have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to foster relationships, facilitate networking and promote co-operation between different stakeholders.
What’s in it for you:
A wide-ranging area of work and responsibility with a very varied range of tasks:
* You will play a key role in the success of the next generation of successful startups.
* You will develop a first-class network of organisations and people in the startup world with us.
* You will be part of a passionate, energetic, diverse and international team in an exciting and fun environment.
* You will actively shape our curious, open-minded, productive and startup-friendly community.
* You will enjoy long-term personal development opportunities and a competitive salary.
We look forward to receiving your application! Become part of our Campus Founders Community and help us make Heilbronn a centre of gravity for entrepreneurship.
About us
We are Campus Founders, the entrepreneurship and innovation center in Heilbronn. We train, support and promote startups in all phases of their development, we educate talents, inspire entrepreneurship and innovation. We score with a unique educational environment and an international network of universities, research and educational institutions, top institutes and numerous global market leaders. We act like a startup ourselves, are growing rapidly and have big plans. In Heilbronn, one of the most dynamic cities in Germany - in a place that is currently developing into Europe's most successful center for startups and entrepreneurship. You are curious, proactive and want more than just an exciting job? You want to help shape a great future? Welcome to the team!