HEI Manager - Higher Education Initiative (m/f/d)

EIT Health e.V.

Full-time

Temporary

Your responsibilities

As the EIT HEI Manager, you will be contributing to the successful implementation of the EIT Higher Education Initiative (https://eit-hei.eu/). The Initiative provides targeted funding and capacity building to help universities embed innovation and entrepreneurship into their strategies, governance, and education systems. It is a flagship programme of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), implemented jointly by the EIT Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs).

You will focus on two main streams of work: a) support, monitor and review the progress of the EIT Health project portfolio within the Initiative (approx. 5-6 projects); b) lead the delivery of the Diversity Equity and Inclusion task (DEI) aiming at building capacities of consortia from the entire Initiative to embed DEI in their innovation activities.

You will work within the EIT Health Cross-KIC and NEFA projects unit, and report to the Head of unit. You will interact with other units in the Programmes & Delivery department, namely Entrepreneurship & Venture Support, Investments & Profit Growth and especially Talent development. The position also requires alignment with the Operations and Grant Assurance teams. You will interact regularly with the other KICs representatives participating in the initiative.

Regular travel in Europe is foreseen.

Project portfolio

Stay in regular contact with project coordinators to ensure smooth implementation. Provide guidance on initiative requirements and support them throughout the project lifecycle, from onboarding and reporting to closure.
Monitor project progress and performance against the planned timelines, budget, deliverables and key performance indicators. Liaise with the relevant Operations and Grant Assurance teams at EIT Health to ensure proper set up of proposals and correct reporting of project progress in the grant management system.
Support consortia in the identification of good practices and success stories and promote their dissemination via events, newsletter articles and other visibility opportunities provided by the Initiative and EIT Health communication team.
Share project insights and learnings within the XKIC and NEFAs implementation unit, to help identify the added value of participating in the initiative. Support establishing synergies with other units from the Programmes & Delivery department.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion task (DEI)

Procure external expertise to carry out a gap analysis to assess the current state of DEI in HEIs and academic institutions participating in the initiative. Ensure compliance with EIT Health procurement and financial management rules. Monitor the correct execution of the contract and ensure that findings of the needs assessment are captured in a white paper/publication and that they inform the design of activities in this DEI task.
Set up and oversee the launch and implementation of a call for proposal for the development of a specialised training programme on DEI - the primary target group of this training will be staff members of the universities participating in the initiative. Monitor the correct execution of the contract.
In close cooperation with the Initiative coordination team and the EIT Health Talent Development unit, explore opportunities for the DEI course to be labelled through a KIC’s EIT Label accreditation system, be hosted on an Learning Management System and promoted via the EIT Campus for broader outreach.

Your skills & knowledge

Master degree in Business Administration, Economics, Political sciences or other discipline relevant to the job content.
At least 3-year experience managing complex international projects.
Stakeholder management skills and ability to work collaboratively with functional teams belonging to different organisations.
Solid organisational and time-management skills, allowing to perform a variety of tasks against tight deadlines and with high quality standards.
Sound knowledge of EU funding mechanisms (Horizon Europe, EIT funding).
Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Excellent written and verbal communication in English language.
Experience in Gender balance and inclusion is an advantage.

What we offer

We are a 100% “Remote First” company
The possibility to join offices in various locations around Europe during business travel.
Flexible working hours
Straight forward internal communication, non-hierarchical structure, and freedom to operate with autonomy.
A large and vibrant network in the healthcare sector, with exposure to high-level and senior representatives from key players and influencers.
The opportunity to work on critical projects of European interest, contributing to improving the lives of citizens and patients.

About us

EIT Health is one of Europe’s largest and most dynamic health innovation communities, dedicated to improving the lives of citizens and patients and strengthening healthcare systems across the continent.

Our mission is simple: to drive healthcare innovation and create positive societal impact across Europe. In a landscape marked by an ageing population, rising chronic disease, workforce shortages, and increasing pressure on healthcare budgets, our community serves as a catalyst, enabling creative thinking, cross-border collaboration, and evidence-based solutions that deliver real-world impact.

As a Knowledge and Innovation Community (KIC) of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), our pan-European network brings together over 80 members, exceptional in the worlds of business, education, research and health service delivery, alongside thousands of start-ups, entrepreneurs and healthcare professionals. By combining their collective expertise we help new solutions reach the people and services that need them most.

For more information please visit our website: www.eithealth.eu