Head of the Education Department (International Education) (w/m/d)

The German-American Institute (DAI) in Heidelberg is a renowned nonprofit cultural center dedicated to promoting democracy and providing information on social, political, and cultural events on both sides of the Atlantic. In addition to a comprehensive program—consisting of lectures, event series, seminars, discussions, readings in both German and English, concerts, films, and exhibitions—the DAI offers a wide range of educational opportunities, including a public English-language library and a language school.

To lead our Education Department, we are seeking a dedicated, strategically minded, and highly communicative individual who will further develop our educational offerings with an eye toward the future and lead the department both professionally and organizationally.

 Your Responsibilities

• Professional, strategic, and organizational leadership of the Language and Education Department (International Education)
• Leadership, coordination, and further development of the Education Department team
• Strategic planning, design, and continuous development of the educational and course offerings
• Organization, coordination, and quality assurance of the language school programs
• Experience in conducting language courses and other educational programs
• Development of new educational formats and collaborations with national and international partners
• Close collaboration with other DAI departments—the Program Department and the Library—to develop joint projects and events
• Budget planning and resource management within the department
• Maintaining existing partnerships and establishing new networks with schools, universities, institutions, and international partners
• Contributing to the strategic development of the DAI Heidelberg

 Your Profile

• A college degree, ideally in the fields of education, linguistics, cultural management, the humanities, or the social sciences, or a comparable qualification
• Several years of professional experience in the field of education, preferably with an international focus
• Experience leading teams and organizing complex workflows
• Experience in designing and implementing educational and language programs
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• An independent, structured, and solution-oriented approach to work
• Strong interpersonal skills and a passion for working in an international environment
• Very good written and spoken German and English

 We offer

• A leadership position with significant responsibility and opportunities to shape your role
• The opportunity to work as part of a dedicated, international team
• An inspiring work environment at one of the region’s leading transatlantic cultural and educational institutions
• The opportunity to actively help shape and further develop innovative educational programs
• Competitive compensation and flexible work arrangements within the scope of the organization’s capabilities

Apply now!
We look forward to receiving your detailed application (resume, transcripts, salary expectations, and anticipated start date) in digital form as a PDF file.

We look forward to receiving your application materials via email to Saskia Seufert, Administration & Human Resources Officer, at: saskia.seufert@dai-heidelberg.de
Application deadline: July4 , 2026

Position type: Full-time (39.5 hours), initially limited to two years
Start date: As soon as possible

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