The rector of TU Wien is O.Univ.Prof. DI Dr. Sabine Seidler, opens an external URL in a new window.

Duties that are only assigned to the Rector pursuant to § 23 para. 1 UG :

• Chairperson of and spokesperson for the Rector’s Office
• Drawing up a proposal for the election of the Vice Rectors
• Head of the University Office
• Negotiating and concluding the performance agreements and development agreements with the Federal Minister
• Performing the function of the highest-ranking superior of the  entire university staff
• Deciding between the candidates nominated as university professors by the appointment committee and conducting the appointment procedures
• Concluding employment contracts and work contracts
• Granting powers pursuant to§ 28 para. 1UG

Duties pursuant to the Rules of Procedure:

• Assigning staff members (§94 para.1 clause 2 to 6 UG) to the individual organisational units

• Setting deadlines or organising substitutes in connection with the delay of governing bodies

• Determining whether the required performance records are available for the unlimited use of TU Wien employees in the area of academic staff

• Internal audit

• Communication and public relations work

• Location development

• Preparing the development plan including the faculty development plans

• Legal matters of strategic importance that do not fall under special areas of jurisdiction

• Fundraising/alumni services

• Concluding  target  agreements  with  the  directors of the assigned organisational units

• Preparing the annual accounts

• Controlling

• Operational planning including investment planning

• Budgeting and budget execution

• Accounting and reporting

• Liquidity management

• Investment management

• Riskmanagement