IT Supervisor

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Around 2.900 employees contribute their expertise in administration and organization to enable excellent research and teaching. They know how and where they can work best. Flexibly, remotely, with the support of the university’s administrative and organizational services. Around 2.900 employees contribute their expertise in administration and organization to enable excellent research and teaching. They know how and where they can work best: flexibly, remotely, with the freedom they need to develop their potential. Do you know it too? We are looking for a

 

IT Supervisor

 40 Faculty of Historical and Cultural Studies  

Job vacancy starting: from 1. May 2026  Classification CBA: [KV: §54 VwGr. IIIa] 

Limited contract until: 12 months, followed by the possibility of permanent employment

Job ID: 5296

Long Description

Long Description

Would you like to use your IT skills for research, teaching, and administration at the cutting edge? Maybe even turn your hobby into a career? We are looking for individuals who enjoy using their brains to provide IT support to the institute’s employees and thereby do something meaningful for society. 

If you enjoy coordinating and working in IT, preferably on meaningful projects, then welcome to the team! We employ people who want to do something meaningful for society through their work. In a place where exchange is successful, with the necessary freedom, professionalism, and high standards.
Around 2.900 employees support cutting-edge international research and teaching with their administrative and technical skills. With us, you will find space for your ongoing commitment to finding and designing innovative solutions.

 

Your personal sphere of influence:

The Institute for Economic and Social History (WISO) at the Faculty of History and Cultural Studies is looking to fill the position of "IT Support Specialist", starting May 1, 2026.
The Institute for Economic and Social History (WISO) conducts research and teaching in economic, social, and cultural history in an integrative manner and, in cooperation with other historical institutes, also teaches history. It examines and teaches economic, social, and cultural developments in a global, national, regional, and local context up to the present day. We are a dynamic team and host numerous third-party funded projects financed by national and international funding agencies such as FWF, Jubiläumsfonds, and EU programs.
The position is initially limited to one year, but may be converted to a permanent position by mutual agreement.

Long Description

Your specific tasks:

o    Planning requirements and procuring and managing hardware and software.

•    Installing, configuring, and maintaining hardware and software equipment.
•    Managing and maintaining IP addresses and the IP database (BAM) o    Providing technical support for peripheral infrastructure (media technology, copiers, printers, projectors,     telephony).
•    Providing technical support for courses and other events at the institute.
•    IT support and advice for users.
•    Support in complying with data protection regulations (GDPR) and the university’s IT security requirements.
•    Interface to the Central IT Service.
•    Installation and maintenance of project websites (mainly Wordpress),
•    Support for the institute’s websites.

Long Description

This is part of your personality:

o Matura

• Technical training is an advantage
• Very good knowledge of Apple and Windows
• Good knowledge of PHP, MySQL, CSS, HTML
• Experience with CMS systems (Typo3, Wordpress)
• Knowledge of Moodle 
• Knowledge of GDPR
• good written and spoken English skills
• Ability to work in a team
• Communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Willingness to develop solutions for technical innovations
• Willingness to work on site as a rule

Long Description

What we offer: 

Inspiring work environment: You will be part of a diverse, dedicated team with a university background in a relaxed working environment.
Good public transport connections: Your new workplace is easily accessible by public transport.
Internal training: We offer you ongoing opportunities to develop your skills. Choose from a wide range of free courses.
Fair salary: The base salary of EUR 2.759,2 (for full-time employment) increases if we can take your professional experience into account.
Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional personality to the team!

It’s that easy to apply:

We look forward to receiving your detailed application with a cover letter, quoting the reference number, which you should submit to us via our Job Center ( ?url=https%3A%2F%2Fjobs.univie.ac.at%2Fgo%2FAlle-Jobangebote%2F8879601&module=jobs&id=48716" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">?url=https%3A%2F%2Fjobs.univie.ac.at%2Fgo%2FAlle-Jobangebote%2F8879601&module=jobs&id=48716" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://jobs.univie.ac.at/go/­Alle-Jobangebote/8879601 ) by the end of the application period.

If you have any content questions, please contact:

recruiting.wisounivie.ac.at

 

We look forward to new personalities in our team! 
The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity . We lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.

 

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Application deadline: 31.03.2026

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