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WVPU is a leading private university in Vienna. Our diverse, international staff includes more than 40 nationalities, bringing together eminent academics and practitioners from a variety of international institutions.
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Job Opportunities: Faculty
For 40 years, Webster Vienna Private University (WVPU) has provided its students with an internationally competitive, American-based liberal arts education in the heart of Europe. Accredited in both Austria and the United States, WVPU offers an individualized, student-centered American education within the framework of a European research university. As part of a global network of campuses based in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, WVPU is dedicated to preparing its students for an increasingly globalized world through academic programs that cultivate critical thinking and intercultural understanding.
Webster Vienna Private University is committed to excellence in teaching and research. WVPU offers innovative programs at both the undergraduate and graduate level, awarding Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (BSc), Master of Arts (MA), Master of Science (MSc) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) degrees. At the undergraduate level, the departments of Business and Management, International Relations, Media Communications and Psychology are complemented by the Center of Liberal Arts’ multidisciplinary curriculum in the human, social and natural sciences.
If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact the HR department, Praterstrasse 23, A – 1020 Vienna.
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We process all personal information in accordance with our Privacy Notice.
This document details how we use, protect your data, and uphold your rights, including the ability to access and rectify your information.
Job Opportunities: Adjunct Faculty
As an adjunct faculty member, you will teach classes in your field of expertise. The diverse adjunct faculty at WVPU contributes to a high-quality learning experience for students. WVPU adjunct faculty are contracted based on a course instruction agreement. Indicate your preferred faculty position in your application.
Currently, there is no vacancy.
If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact the HR department, Praterstrasse 23, A – 1020 Vienna.
At Webster Vienna Private University, we take your privacy seriously and are committed to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We treat your personal information with the utmost sensitivity and respect.
We process all personal information in accordance with our Privacy Notice.
This document details how we use, protect your data, and uphold your rights, including the ability to access and rectify your information.
You are invited to submit an unsolicited adjunct faculty application.
Check back here regularly for additional adjunct faculty opportunities.
For questions related to an application, please contact the HR Department at hrdepartment@webster.ac.at.
Your privacy is important to us, and we take the General Data Protection Regulation seriously. It is our goal to be sensitive and respectful of your personal information and to adhere to all facets of the GDPR regulation. Please be aware that all personal data you provide are subject to our privacy notice.
Job Opportunities: Staff
Facility Officer (m/f/d) – Full-time (40 hours/week)
Start Date: March/April 2025
Webster Vienna Private University (WVPU) is an accredited private university located in Vienna’s 2nd district.
We are currently looking for a versatile and motivated individual to assist in Facility Management to ensure the smooth operation of our campus facilities.
What We Offer:
- A dynamic role in an international, collegial environment
- Comprehensive training and continuous development opportunities
- Numerous benefits, including team events
Your Main Responsibilities:
- Classroom Setup and Furniture Management: Preparing classrooms and adjusting furniture arrangements, as needed
- Campus Security and Maintenance: Conducting routine inspections, opening/closing the campus, and documenting findings
- Inventory and Internal Moves: Managing inventory, coordinating, and carrying out small internal relocations, including assembly work and painting
- Building Maintenance and Repairs: Handling all general maintenance tasks and minor technical repairs
- Vendor Coordination: Overseeing and supporting external service providers (inspection, maintenance and repairs)
- Cleaning Supervision: Coordinating and monitoring external cleaning staff
- Kitchen and Event Support: Managing staff kitchen areas and assisting with events
- Mail and Logistics: Organizing outgoing mail (franking and delivery to the post office)
- Procurement and Orders: Handling purchases and orders, as needed
- Safety and Emergency Roles: Serving as Fire Safety Officer, Elevator/Lift Inspector and First Responder
Your Profile:
- Completed vocational training in a technical or manual profession
- Certifications in fire safety, elevator/lift inspection and first aid (preferred)
- Strong technical understanding
- Reliable, independent and hands-on approach
- Good command of German and English
Our Offer:
- Gross monthly salary: €2,369.93 (paid 14 times per year)
- Public transport pass (Vienna annual ticket)
- Private pension fund after the second year of employment
- Excellent location and public transport access
- Health and wellness programs
- Shared kitchens with free coffee and tea
- Additional paid holidays: Dec. 24 and 31
- A valid work permit is required
Interested?
Take the next step and join our team!
Please send your CV, short motivation letter and certificates.
For any questions, contact us at hrdepartment@webster.ac.at
WVPU, Praterstraße 23, A – 1020 Vienna
Application deadline: March 16, 2025
WVPU is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive community.
Your privacy is important to us. All personal data provided is subject to our privacy
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🔗 Employee Privacy Notice
Die Webster Vienna Private University (WVPU) ist eine akkreditierte Privatuniversität im 2. Bezirk in Wien.
Zur Erledigung der mit dem Studienbetrieb anfallenden Aufgaben im Rahmen der Gebäudenutzung sind wir derzeit auf der Suche nach einer vielseitigen und motivierten Person für die
Mitarbeit im Facility Management (w/m/d)
(Facility Officer)
Vollzeit: 40 Stunden/Woche
Beginndatum: März/April 2025
Perspektiven zu bieten ist uns wichtig! Wir garantieren:
- Eine abwechslungsreiche Tätigkeit in einem internationalen, kollegialen Umfeld
- Eine sehr gute Einschulung und laufende Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten
- Zahlreiche Benefits
- Team events
Zu Ihren Hauptaufgaben zählen:
- Vorbereitung der Klassenzimmer, Anpassung der Möblierung an die jeweiligen Anforderungen.
- Durchführung von Kontrollrundgängen inkl. Protokollierung, Öffnung und/oder Schließung des Campus.
- Inventur und Einteilung des Mobiliars nach Anforderung. Koordination und Durchführung kleiner interner Umzüge (Erledigung sämtlicher Montagearbeiten, Malerei und dergleichen).
- Erledigung sämtlicher Instandhaltungsarbeiten des Gebäudes, Durchführung kleiner technischer Reparaturen.
- Ansprechpartner, Begleitung und Kontrolle externer Unternehmen (im Zusammenhang mit Inspektion, Wartung, Reparaturen).
- Koordination und Kontrolle des externen Reinigungspersonals.
- Betreuung der Mitarbeiter-Küchen, Mithilfe bei Veranstaltungen.
- Organisation des Postausgangs (Frankierung und Anlieferung zur Postfiliale).
- Erledigung von Einkäufen und Bestellungen auf Anfrage.
- Funktion des Brandschutzwartes.
- Kontrolltätigkeiten des Aufzugs-/Hebeanlagenwartes.
- Funktion des Ersthelfers.
Ihr Profil:
- Abgeschlossene Berufsausbildung in einem handwerklichen oder technischen Beruf;
- Zeugnis Brandschutz- und Aufzugs/Hebeanlagenwart, Ausbildung für betriebliche ErsthelferInnen von Vorteil;
- Sehr gutes Verständnis für technische Zusammenhänge;
- Zuverlässigkeit / Selbstständigkeit / Einsatzbereitschaft;
- Hands-on Mentalität; and
- Gute Deutsch- und Englischkenntnisse.
Unser Angebot:
- Das monatliche Mindestbruttogehalt beträgt für diese Position auf Vollzeitbasis (40 Stunden/Woche) € 2.369,93 (14x jährlich);
- Jahreskarte der Wiener Linie;
- Private Pensionskasse ab dem 2. Jahr der Anstellung;
- Sehr gute Lage und ausgezeichnete öffentliche Verkehrsanbindung;
- Gesundheitsförderung;
- Gemeinschaftsküchen; kostenloser Kaffee, Tee;
- 24./31.12. sind zusätzliche freie Tage.
Eine gültige Arbeitserlaubnis ist Voraussetzung!
Wir haben dein Interesse geweckt? Dann mach den nächsten Schritt und werden Teil unseres Teams!
Wir freuen uns über deinen Lebenslauf, ein kurzes Motivationsschreiben und deine Zeugnisse!
WVPU is an equal opportunity employer – we are committed to a non-discriminatory employment policy and a diverse and inclusive community.
Your privacy is important to us and we take the General Data Protection Regulation seriously. It is our goal to be sensitive and respectful of your personal information and to adhere to all facets of the GDPR regulation. Please be aware that all personal data you provide is subject to our privacy notice.
For questions related to an application, please contact the HR Department: hrdepartment@webster.ac.at.
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, age or any other factors. The mission of the Human Resource Department is to serve as the link between prospective employees and the institution in an attempt to recruit and hire the most qualified individuals for any vacancy within the University Community.
WVPU supports professional development for all of its employees. These include both internal and external initiatives.
Faculty and Staff Members
Faculty members:
- WVPU supports its faculty to continuously develop their knowledge and expand the network.
- WVPU regards participation in an international scholarly community as a vital element of knowledge creation and dissemination.
- WVPU invites all status-track faculty to use the existing training services available. Annual performance agreements support all efforts to plan, document, and later assess such efforts including, in particular, publications, participation in workshops and networks, and the presentation of original research at major discipline relevant conferences, which is supported by University travel grants.
Staff members: Biannual Feedback Dialogues support the planning of professional development activities throughout the year. Professional development days and budgets support individual training needs.
Further Training Opportunities
- Computer-based training resources: WVPU offers its faculty and staff a wealth of resources to support their work, expand their knowledge, and develop professional skills through partnerships with industry leaders.
- Class audit and Tuition remission: When deemed appropriate, staff members may be permitted to audit specific, non-language oriented, graduate-level courses in addition to and outside of their working hours. Under special circumstances, staff and faculty members may be eligible for tuition remission.
- Erasmus + Mobility Program: As an active member of Erasmus+, WVPU supports opportunities for staff and faculty to participate in short-term professional development activities at partner institutions.
Every Employee is entitled to one Charity Day per calendar year.
A Charity Day is to contribute and support social causes, volunteering at a local charity, individually or as a group.
WVPU is a leading private, tuition-based university in Austria that takes social responsibility seriously.
Research needs to make a difference for it to matter. Transformative learning means engagement beyond the secure confines of the University, motivating students to lead lives of purpose. WVPU contributes to the public discourse on global issues and serves as a partner and an informal idea laboratory for corporate partners and international and non-governmental organizations with offices in Vienna.
The University encourages faculty, staff and students to confront social issues and get involved with service whenever and wherever possible. From direct community involvement to the publicly accessible events it organizes, WVPU’s sustained approach to social responsibility epitomizes its efforts to foster global citizenship.
Webster Vienna Private University (WVPU) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that values diversity among staff, faculty and students and considers such diversity critical to cultivating academic excellence and achieving its mission to foster global citizenship.
WVPU has an established four-member Working Group on Equal Opportunities (WGEO) with an elected Diversity Manager serving as its chair.
The mission of the WGEO is to contribute to the expansion of equal opportunities within the WVPU community. As such, the WGEO supports the Executive Board (EB) and the Human Resources Office (HR) in communicating those principles so that all members of the community are fully informed of their rights and responsibilities as put forth in the values of WVPU’s Affirmative Action Plan for Managing Diversity and the Advancement of Women.
This will be done by promoting and reporting on the principles of diversity, inclusivity and equity, aligning with the core values of the global Webster network and the rights and obligations of global citizens.
Chryssi Tsounta
Advising and Enrollment Officer
"Picture a workplace where you encounter an exceptional atmosphere, where individuals from across the globe gather to extend a warm welcome, offer genuine smiles, provide mentoring and support, share laughter, collaborate on problem-solving, express heartfelt appreciation for your contributions, and ignite your daily drive to excel. That place is Webster Vienna Private University. Welcome!"
Mauro Ortiz
Marketing Officer
"Not only is working with and for students a rewarding experience, it is also enjoyable! Working at WVPU means working with the world as we host over 70 nationalities, which is truly a valuable opportunity to broaden your perspectives and understanding of the world."
Deidree Diño
Head of Admissions and Advising
"I’ve been in international work environments before Webster Vienna, but I’ve learned so much from my interactions with staff, faculty and students here. I strongly feel that however different we are from one another, and however frustrating that can sometimes be, we have common experiences and challenges that allow us to connect, empathize, collaborate and grow. I’ve been inspired by my colleagues and students to value diversity in every way, shape and form. I truly appreciate the opportunity to be part of this learning community, and I hope to contribute to its continuous improvement."
Jozef Batora
Full Professor of International Relations
"WVPU provides a truly global academic milieu with highly dedicated students and faculty from more than 70 countries on all continents. It is a pleasure to be able to develop my research ideas in such a stimulating environment."