University receives second managing director
The Burgenland University of Applied Sciences is expanding its management area in order to meet the growing demands in the field of healthcare training and to drive forward strategic development in Burgenland in a targeted manner. The appointment of Nikolaus Schermann lays the foundations for the establishment of the new "Health and Care" division and the development and organisation of the associated structures. One of the main tasks of the second Managing Director is to prepare for the establishment of a private medical university in Burgenland.
After an intensive selection process with a total of twelve applications (9 male, 3 female) and a hearing to which four applicants were invited (2 men, 2 women), the selection committee recommended Nikolaus Schermann, Dipl.-Päd.
Extensive expertise in the education sector
"With the appointment of Nikolaus Schermann as the second Managing Director of Burgenland University of Applied Sciences, we are relying on an experienced leader with extensive expertise in education and business. In the past, he has made a significant contribution to the introduction of innovative pedagogical concepts, the development of professional structures in educational institutions and the implementation of transformation processes in the education sector," says Landesholding Burgenland Managing Director Gerald Goger.
Many years of management experience and innovative strength
Nikolaus Schermann has extensive leadership experience in the education and management sector. He is currently in charge of the project to reorganise healthcare education in Burgenland and is responsible for the feasibility study on the establishment of the private medical university. Previously, he was managing director of the E-Learning-Group and held senior positions as headmaster, school quality manager and lecturer.
Strategic responsibility for new companies
"As part of his role, Nikolaus Schermann will also take on responsible board functions in the newly founded companies - the Medical Private University Burgenland and the Academy for Health and Social Professions Burgenland. The aim is to ensure a stringent strategic orientation, realise synergies and guarantee the successful establishment of the new educational initiatives," says Goger.
"Burgenland as a pioneer in the healthcare sector"
Nikolaus Schermann: "With the vision of a forward-looking education and healthcare landscape in Burgenland, I am committed to bringing all healthcare training programmes together under one roof. Digitalisation and innovative teaching models will create excellent training that strengthens the region, retains talent and makes the healthcare sector future-proof. My goal is a sustainable education ecosystem that positions Burgenland as a pioneer in the healthcare sector."
About the person
Nikolaus Schermann's career is characterised by sustainable school development projects, strategic management of educational institutions and a sound pedagogical basis.
Leadership and management experience:
- Project manager (2024- ): Head of a feasibility study for a private medical university in Burgenland and reorganisation of healthcare education
- Managing Director of the E-Learning Group (2022-2024): During this time, the German University of Applied Sciences in Berlin was founded, among other things.
- School Quality Manager (2020-2022): responsible for the districts of Oberwart and Oberpullendorf
- Headmaster of the European Secondary School Oberwart (2004-2016, 2017-2020): Introduction of innovative school concepts such as the middle school, organisational and pedagogical restructuring and construction of a new school building.
Pedagogical expertise:
- Many years of experience as a teacher at various schools, from primary school to secondary school
- Member of the KMS Vienna steering team: helping to shape school development and implement new teaching concepts.
Project and innovation management:
- Development of a professional after-school care programme and introduction of middle management at the European Secondary School Oberwart.
- Many years of experience in educational projects at school and university level.
- Management of feasibility studies and foundation processes for educational institutions.
For further information please contact:
Christian Uchann | Group Spokesman Landesholding Burgenland |0664 8374093
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