{"id":58347,"date":"2026-06-22T19:17:08","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T17:17:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dai-heidelberg.de\/en\/?page_id=58347"},"modified":"2026-06-22T19:19:12","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T17:19:12","slug":"head-of-the-education-department-international-education-w-m-d","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dai-heidelberg.de\/en\/about-us\/jobs\/head-of-the-education-department-international-education-w-m-d\/","title":{"rendered":"Head of the Education Department (International Education) (w\/m\/d)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>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\u2014consisting of lectures, event series, seminars, discussions, readings in both German and English, concerts, films, and exhibitions\u2014the DAI offers a wide range of educational opportunities, including a public English-language library and a language school.<\/p>\n<p><strong>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.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Your Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Professional, strategic, and organizational leadership of the Language and Education Department (International Education)<\/li>\n<li>Leadership, coordination, and further development of the Education Department team<\/li>\n<li>Strategic planning, design, and continuous development of the educational and course offerings<\/li>\n<li>Organization, coordination, and quality assurance of the language school programs<\/li>\n<li>Experience in conducting language courses and other educational programs<\/li>\n<li>Development of new educational formats and collaborations with national and international partners<\/li>\n<li>Close collaboration with other DAI departments\u2014the Program Department and the Library\u2014to develop joint projects and events<\/li>\n<li>Budget planning and resource management within the department<\/li>\n<li>Maintaining existing partnerships and establishing new networks with schools, universities, institutions, and international partners<\/li>\n<li>Contributing to the strategic development of the DAI Heidelberg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Your Profile<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A college degree, ideally in the fields of education, linguistics, cultural management, the humanities, or the social sciences, or a comparable qualification<\/li>\n<li>Several years of professional experience in the field of education, preferably with an international focus<\/li>\n<li>Experience leading teams and organizing complex workflows<\/li>\n<li>Experience in designing and implementing educational and language programs<\/li>\n<li>Strong organizational and communication skills<\/li>\n<li>An independent, structured, and solution-oriented approach to work<\/li>\n<li>Strong interpersonal skills and a passion for working in an international environment<\/li>\n<li>Very good written and spoken German and English<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>We offer<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A leadership position with significant responsibility and opportunities to shape your role<\/li>\n<li>The opportunity to work as part of a dedicated, international team<\/li>\n<li>An inspiring work environment at one of the region\u2019s leading transatlantic cultural and educational institutions<\/li>\n<li>The opportunity to actively help shape and further develop innovative educational programs<\/li>\n<li>Competitive compensation and flexible work arrangements within the scope of the organization\u2019s capabilities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Apply now!<br \/>\n<\/strong>We look forward to receiving your detailed application (resume, transcripts, salary expectations, and anticipated start date) in digital form as a PDF file.<\/p>\n<p><strong>We look forward to receiving your application materials via email to Saskia Seufert, Administration &amp; 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