Persönliche*r Referent*in; w​/m​/d des Chief Information Officer; CIO

Personal Assistant (w/m/d) of the Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Part-time Board of Chief Executives

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the University of Freiburg is looking for a personal assistant (w/m/d) of the Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Final date to receive applications: 2 August 2026

Publication date: 20 July 2026

Start-date:
At the earliest possible date.

Scope of work:
Part-time position (50 %)

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The CIO is responsible for the strategic management of digitalization, IT infrastructure, and information security of the University of Freiburg and represents the university in nationwide, national, and international collaborations. In this demanding position, you will support the CIO in strategic, conceptual, and operational tasks. You will work closely with the central IT institutions (especially the data center and university library), the central administration, and the faculties in high autonomy and accompany central projects of the IT and digitalization strategy of the university.

• Preparation, coordination, and follow-up of appointments, meetings, and events of the CIO
• Support and representation of the CIO in university bodies, in cooperation with the data center and university library as well as in nationwide and international collaborations and working groups
• Research and preparation of information on digitalization, IT governance, information security, and artificial intelligence as a basis for decision-making
• Coordination and preparation of decision-making processes and draft resolutions for the rectorate and bodies
• Creation of presentations, statements, briefings, reports, and minutes
• Observation and preparation of relevant regulatory and technological developments
• Accompaniment and management of strategically significant projects of the CIO

• Above-average completed university degree (Master, Diplom), ideally in natural sciences or technology
• Ideally experience in IT governance or digitalization management
• Very good knowledge of the organizational and decision-making structures of a public organization
• Profound understanding of digitalization, IT infrastructure, information security, and artificial intelligence
• Experience with communication- and coordination-intensive processes as well as interdisciplinary and cross-status group cooperation
• Excellent oral and written communication skills (German and English)
• Excellent problem-solving skills, quick comprehension, willingness to commit
• Responsibility, engagement, as well as independent and meticulous working manner
• Confident demeanor, diplomatic skills, discretion, and loyalty

• A challenging and varied field of activity at the interface of university management, IT, and science
• Insights into the strategic management of the digitalization of a university as well as into nationwide and international collaborations
• Promotion of your personal and professional development through attractive further training opportunities
• A collegial team and a family-friendly environment
• Flexible working hours and the possibility of mobile working

The position is limited until 31 January 2029. The employment will be in the employment relationship according to TV-L E 13 (50%) or in the case of a civil service assignment according to A 13 (50%).

Please apply with relevant documents and evidence by 2 August 2026. Your application should be sent in written or electronic form to:

For further information, Prof. Dr. Lars Pastewka is available under Tel.  or E-Mail