Scientific Assistant to Vice Presidium International Affairs & University Development

About the role

The Scientific Assistant supports the Vice President International and University Development in the day-to-day coordination of priorities and activities. This role acts as an interface between the Vice President, academic and administrative units, and international partner institutions to facilitate international academic partnerships and strategic initiatives. The position combines academic and organisational support with research and project management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate ongoing international teaching collaborations, including coordination of lecturers and communication with academic partners
• Support the development and coordination of international academic projects and cooperation formats
• Contribute to the development and implementation of internationalisation and sustainability strategies
• Conduct research, benchmarking and analysis on international higher education and academic structures
• Provide academic and organisational support to the Vice President International in day-to-day activities
• Maintain project documentation and monitor responsibilities, deadlines and next steps
• Prepare briefings, presentations, background information and decision-making materials

Required skills

• Research
• Project coordination
• English
• German
• Office 365
• MS Teams
• PowerPoint
• Excel
• Word

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in social sciences, humanities, international relations, education, management or a relevant field
• Previous professional experience in higher education, international academic cooperation, university management or project coordination

Benefits

• 30 days of vacation
• Health budget subsidies
• Online language courses
• Online collaboration courses
• Campus events

About the Company

Global University Systems GmbH operates the University of Europe for Applied Sciences, a dynamic and international environment focused on art, culture, business and science.