Independent professional associate (m/f/o)

Become a part of the team at the International and Project Office of the University of Nova Gorica. The office provides support for the preparation and implementation of international projects and organizes and coordinates international activities and mobilities (such as the Erasmus+ programme) at the University of Nova Gorica. The office’s support is intended for students, professors, researchers, and other staff.

Key responsibilities:

• Administrative support in project management.
• Communication and exchange of information with project leaders, coordinators, partner institutions, and other stakeholders.
• Monitoring of implementation of activities within projects.
• Participation in the implementation of content-related tasks within projects.
• Managing internal and external communication, including maintaining project websites and social media.
• Contributing to project risk and opportunity management, including performance indicators and risk management.
• Preparing comprehensive project reports and documentation.
• Active role in meeting project deadlines and goals, and supporting and guiding team members and partners.
• Monitoring the financial status of projects.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree (2nd Bologna level) or equivalent university education prior to Bologna reforms,
• independence, teamwork capability, precision, and reliability,
• fluent written and spoken English.

What we expect:

• Candidates with experience in international project administration or similar work in research or academic institutions.
• Willingness to travel several times a year.

Mandatory application attachments:

• CV,
• copies of educational certificates,
• motivation letter describing prior experience and achievements,
• contact details of two persons who can give recommendations.

The expected start date is immediately after the selection process or by agreement.

The employment contract will be for full-time (40 hours per week), for a fixed term of one year with the possibility of extension or permanent employment.

Work will be carried out at the University’s premises in Lanthieri Mansion in Vipava, in an inspiring academic environment.

Application instructions:
Written applications with the required documentation should be sent by email to the HR Office of the University of Nova Gorica at: careers@ung.si by 31 July 2025 (inclusive).

The application should be sent as a single PDF attachment to the email.

We look forward to your application and to working with you!

Contact

Tea Stibilj Nemec
phone: + 386 5 6205 822
e-mail: careers@ung.si

Nina Cotič
phone: +386 5 6205 817
e-mail : careers@ung.si