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The Goethe-Institut Boston is seeking a full-time Language Course Officer

The Goethe-Institut is the cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany with a global reach. We promote knowledge of the German language abroad and foster international cultural cooperation. The Goethe-Institut offers German language courses and certificate exams for learners of all proficiency levels.

This exciting communications, student services and database administration opportunity with the Goethe-Institut Boston is ideal for a motivated, independent, detail- and service-oriented individual who is enthusiastic about the German language. Applicants can expect a fast-paced, goal-driven working atmosphere with an intercultural team serving teachers and students of the German language at the Language Department in Boston. The selected candidate will possess a strong set of communication and administrative office skills, including demonstrated mastery of Excel, Word, database usage, student advising and written communication.

  • Full time position (100%) = 40 hours/week.
  • Start date as soon as possible; contract through 12/31/2022, opportunity for renewal

Responsibilities:

  • Communication of information for all course, examination, and language department events to active and prospective students
  • Serve as student advisor for active and prospective course and exam students
  • Represent the language department of the Goethe-Institut Boston on-site and other venues to disseminate program information to the public
  • Coordination with leadership to schedule all in-person language department courses and events taking place at the Goethe-Institut Boston and partner locations
  • Processing course enrollments, cancellations, withdrawals, confirmations of participation and all associated backend database management
  • Set-up and management of all Goethe-Institut Boston course and examination information and all associated backend database management
  • Oversight and, as needed delegation, of all incoming email and phone calls to language department
  • Creation and maintenance of database and communications processes documentation
  • Data analysis, evaluation, and reporting; document preparation and archiving
  • Review of all web and publicly disseminated text re: course offerings
  • Liaison with regional coordination office
  • Issuing of certificates and course attendances
  • Participation in internal and external audits

Requirements:

  • Flawless written and spoken English and proven German language mastery at B2 level or beyond
  • Demonstrated mastery of all basic/ intermediate functions of Excel, Word, and Outlook
  • Demonstrated experience or capacity for quick and seamless training with databases
  • Proven experience and interest in cultural competency and equity
  • Background as advisor, instructor, or service professional in the industries of education, arts, or other course-based programs; or equivalent experience
  • Ability to accommodate evening and weekend work as mutually determined with supervisor
  • University degree (BA or higher) or demonstrated professional equivalence
  • Special expertise and competence in organization; communications background preferred
  • Collaborative team player able to competently manage workflow to meet time-driven goals

What We Offer:

  • Start Date: October 1, 2021 (or later)
  • Employment: Full-time
  • Modern and ergonomic workspace in our beautifully renovated historic building in Back Bay, with excellent connection to public transportation
  • Regular opportunity for professional development
  • Salary based on the local compensation standards of the Goethe-Institut in the USA
  • Additional perquisites include health insurance, generous vacation and sick time, 401(k)

The Goethe-Institut guarantees gender equality and will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Priority review of applications will begin on September 20, 2021; the position will remain open until filled.

Please email the following required documents as a single PDF to joerg.suessenbach@goethe.de:

  • Cover Letter (1 page max.)
  • Résumé
  • 3 Professional References

Attn: Jörg Süßenbach
Director
Goethe-Institut Boston

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