Network Coordinator "East Saxon School Network of the Digital Schools Initiative Saxony" (m/f/d) - Reference: 10-2026 School Network

The job holder (m/f/d) will be responsible for the following tasks in particular:

Network development: Coordination of the sub-school network "Digital Schools Saxony" in the East Saxony region

• Creation of an annual plan.
• Further development of a concept for the coordination of network work.
• Implementation of at least one overall network meeting in coordination with the other sub-networks.
• School counseling and school visits.
• Networking with relevant stakeholders and projects.

Scientific support

• Empirical and evidence-based school support and networking.
• Individual support for schools: support for schools in the implementation and further development of their school programs.
• Identification of training needs: Analysis of schools' needs in terms of training and professional development in the field of digital education.
• Implementation of scientific monitoring: Regular empirical analysis of the effectiveness of the school network.
• Project planning and management: Responsible for the planning, implementation and management of projects.
• Documentation and reporting: Conscientious documentation of all relevant activities and preparation of regular reports for internal and external stakeholders.

Public relations

• Public relations
• Attendance at selected high-profile events (e.g. trade fairs, conferences, etc.)

The following knowledge and skills are required

• Completed scientific university degree in the STEM field.
• Computer science programming and analysis skills at university level.
• Organizational and management skills.

Competence requirements for the tasks mentioned:

• Coordination of the sub-school network:
  • Initiative: experience in initiating and implementing measures to motivate and involve schools in the network.
  • Relationship management: Competence in building and maintaining relationships with relevant regional players and stakeholders in the education sector.
  • Advisory expertise: providing support and resources for schools to meet the network's entry requirements.
• Scientific support:
  • Technical (computer science) expertise: active participation in the further development of the school network, taking into account known computer science principles and concepts as well as current technological developments.
  • Consulting skills: Individual content-related support for schools to implement and further develop their school programs.
  • Analytical skills: Identification of needs through analysis of schools and other sources in the field of digital education.
• Project management and reporting:
  • Project management: experience in planning, implementing and managing IT projects.
  • Communication skills: Preparation of regular reports for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Organizational skills: experience in comprehensive project planning and control.

The following are also desirable

• Many years of professional experience in STEM education or IT project management,
• Practical professional experience in a school or IT environment,
• Strong regional networking with public administrations, educational initiatives, universities, research institutions and companies.
• Knowledge of the research region and regional structural change,
• Experience in the use and design of effective public media.

We expect from you

• A strong team spirit,
• an independent, solution-oriented, theory-based and proactive way of working,
• Interest in further professional and personal development,
• Willingness to undertake business trips (school visits, conferences, etc.).

We offer you

• Flexible and family-friendly working hours within the framework of the applicable service agreements and part-time options,
• Personal and professional development opportunities through targeted further and advanced training,
• Attractive social benefits (company pension scheme, annual special payment, capital-forming benefits),
• Company health management with offers for company health promotion and the opportunity to use a job ticket.