Title: Special Scientist

Vacancies: One (1)

Type: Full-time contract (one-year contract with the option to renew for another year)

Venue: University of Cyprus, Nicosia

The Cultural Center of the University of Cyprus “Michalis Pieris” is accepting applications for one (1) full-time (38 hours/week) position of Specialist Scientist (Project Support) for the purpose of providing administrative support to the Cultural Center.

CONDITIONS AND TERMS

The Project Support Specialist will be employed on a contract basis. The initial term of employment will be for one year, with the possibility of renewal for another year based on performance. The gross monthly salary will be €1426.34. Employee contributions will be deducted from this amount. This amount includes a 13th month salary.

Interested parties should be able to take up their duties immediately.

OBLIGATIONS

The Project Support Specialist will be employed at the University of Cyprus Cultural Center “Michalis Pieris” and will perform the following duties under the general supervision of the Director of the Cultural Center:

• Performs upgraded clerical and administrative duties related to the examination of various cases, problems, and issues concerning the smooth operation of the Cultural Center.
• Assists in the organisation, coordination and planning of events organised by the Cultural Centre, in the registration of new members in the “Friends of Axiothea” catalogue, advertising the cultural events of TH.E.P.A.K. and the Cultural Center, and the administrative and accounting management of the Cultural Center’s operations.
• Manages the Cultural Center’s correspondence with various collaborating bodies in Cyprus and abroad, as well as internal correspondence through the University of Cyprus systems.
• Manages ticket sales for Cultural Center events.
• Performs any other related duties assigned to him/her.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Literature, History, Linguistics, or a related field.
• Excellent knowledge of Greek and English.
• Relevant experience in administrative matters.
• Proficiency in the use of computers, email, and the internet, particularly good knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Very good organizational, administrative, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Integrity, discretion, organizational and administrative skills, initiative, responsibility, and ability to work effectively with others.

APPLYING

• Complete CV (including contact address and telephone number).
• Copies of academic qualifications and detailed transcripts
• Names and contact details of at least two persons from whom references will be sought.

Interested parties are requested to send the required information electronically to the Michalis Pieris Cultural Center at the following email address: [email protected] until 27,Νοεμβρίου 2025 in PDF/WORD format.

Please note that applicants are not required to be Cypriot citizens. However, they must be permanently resident in Cyprus during their period of employment and are requested to ensure that this will be possible before submitting their application. Submission of the application implies acceptance of the above provision.

For further information, interested parties can contact I. Alexieva on 22894531 or by email.: [email protected]