Career Paths in Administration and Infrastructure
Employees in administration and infrastructure form the backbone of KIT. They work in a variety of roles, ranging from engineering to IT, and are employed both in central service units and directly in the scientific divisions, departments, centers, and institutes.
Together, We Are Strong for Science and Innovation
KIT offers a wide range of opportunities for both professional and personal development:
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The chart shows your potential career paths with us, whether through an apprenticeship or a degree program. Both paths offer clear steps toward becoming the head of a group or department. Through continued education alongside your work, you can advance to higher levels and tailor your career path to suit your needs.
Professional Development
If you want to further your professional development, you can take on new responsibilities or pursue targeted continuing education, for example through:
- Part-time Qualifications
Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) certifications, technician certification, master craftsman/tradesman certification - Degree Programs
Bachelor's, Master's - Seminars, Workshops, Lectures
Targeted skills development - Pay Grade Advancement
Advancement to a higher pay grade exclusively upon assuming higher-level responsibilities - Support for Qualifications
Information on financial support can be found on the page Funding for Individual Qualification Measures. (Link auf https://www.peba.kit.edu/997.php)
Development into a Leadership Role
For employees with leadership potential, KIT offers personalized pathways to assuming leadership roles. The selection and planning of appropriate training programs are carried out in close coordination with the respective organizational unit. Provided they meet the entrance requirements, professionals in administration and technical fields have a wide range of development opportunities available to them for assuming leadership positions.

Continued education, coaching, and networks for employees in administration and infrastructure, tailored to individual needs and practical in nature.
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Family-friendly support throughout your career, whether this involves childcare, parental leave, or caregiving. We are here to support you through many stages of life.
Weitere Informationen“I have been working at KIT for 23 years and have held a wide variety of roles there. I started out as a student at KIT and decided to stay on afterward. Drawing on my many years of leadership experience and the successful establishment of family and continuing education programs in the areas of administration and technology, I am now responsible for overseeing vocational training and continuing education.”
Sabrina Heinze
Department Management Vocational Education and Training
“KIT has been with me every step of the way: from my first job as a student assistant to my current leadership role. It’s this wide range of opportunities for growth that makes KIT so special to me.”
Viktoria Fitterer
Head of Communication and Marketing