Coordinator for the introduction of digital hazardous substance management (m/f/d) - Reference: 53-2024 AM/GM -

As part of its digitalization strategy, Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences is revising and optimizing its processes and systems, particularly its hazardous substances management. As part of its health and safety management system, the university aims to establish an optimized and legally compliant process framework for handling hazardous substances, taking into account both existing processes and those requiring further development within the university’s management system framework.

As part of this project, the position holder will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Coordinating the “Digital Hazardous Substances Management” implementation project at the university, taking into account and actively involving all relevant stakeholders and processes,
• Developing a comprehensive concept for “Digital Hazardous Substance Management,”
• a comprehensive assessment of the current state of affairs as well as the user-specific and legal requirements for handling hazardous substances in the affected faculties and institutes, along with the associated processes, as an integral part of our health and safety management,
• the development of a statement of work, the preparation and oversight of the bidding process, the selection and customization of a suitable software solution tailored to the university’s needs,
• integration into the university’s existing system at the process level,
• implementation through the entry and migration of all relevant data and the digitized mapping of all relevant processes,
• the involvement of all relevant stakeholders and user training to ensure a smooth implementation and transition to day-to-day operations.

The following knowledge and skills are required

• a completed college degree, preferably in a technical or natural science field, or in business informatics or economics,
• knowledge and experience in the areas of occupational safety, hazardous substances, and process management

In addition, the following are desirable:

• experience in software procurement in the public sector (public procurement law),
• relevant additional qualifications for the position (e.g., occupational safety certification),
• Practical English language skills,
• experience in implementing, coordinating, and managing (digitalization) projects,
• an affinity for IT, digitization, and software.

We expect you to

• an independent, structured, and team-oriented approach to work,
• a willingness to continue developing professionally and personally,
• strong communication skills, a confident demeanor, and negotiation skills.

We offer you

• an interesting and challenging field of work,
• flexible and family-friendly working hours within the framework of the applicable employment agreement,
• opportunities for personal and professional growth through targeted continuing education and training,
• attractive employee benefits (company pension plan, annual bonus, capital-forming benefits),
• a workplace Health Management program with initiatives to promote employee wellness, as well as
• the option to use a job ticket.