Welcome Support Officer for International Researchers | Mitarbeiterin / Mitarbeiter (m/w/d) für den Bereich Welcome Support for International Researchers

Land Niedersachsen Technische Universität Braunschweig

Braunschweig, Niedersachsen, Deutschland
Published Dec 16, 2025
Part-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

This role involves providing essential welcome and support services to international doctoral candidates and researchers at the Technical University of Braunschweig, focusing on enhancing the onboarding experience. Key responsibilities include implementing the 'Attracting Talents' pilot project, specifically introducing a guest card, improving interfaces between central and decentralized processes, and developing a housing database. The officer will independently advise international academics on organizing their stays, conceptualize and run events, and develop strategic measures in collaboration with university stakeholders. The ideal candidate holds a relevant Bachelor's degree, possesses high intercultural competence, and has initial experience in onboarding international scientists, event management, and database/website maintenance. Excellent German and English skills are mandatory for success in this international, service-oriented position.

Required Skills

Education

Completed university education (Bachelor's degree) in administrative, social, political, health economics, or economic sciences, or successful completion of Administrative Examination II (Verwaltungsprüfung II).

Experience

  • Professional experience in accompanying onboarding processes for international scientists
  • Initial experience in database administration and website creation
  • Experience in the conception and execution of events
  • Experience living abroad (Ideally)

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Part-time position (50%); Fixed-term contract until December 31, 2029; Willingness to acquire comprehensive knowledge of German residence law concerning international professionals and researchers.