Manager (w/m/d) Language Center

About the Role

The Technische Hochschule Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm embraces diversity as a fundamental value, believing it to be a key driver for innovation. At our institution, individuals from varied backgrounds collaborate to address future challenges, turning diversity into an opportunity to promote innovation that benefits society. We welcome not only experienced professionals but also career changers interested in joining our team.

Department

Language Center

Position Details

This full-time position is remunerated according to pay group 10 TV-L. The contract is fixed-term until April 12, 2027. The earliest start date is as soon as possible or by October 2026. Applications must be submitted through our online portal by July 29, 2026. For questions regarding the application process, contact Ms. Manuela Bäuerlein from HR at 0911/5880-4739; for role-specific inquiries, please reach out to Ms. Adriana Freitas at 0911/5880-4089.

Responsibilities

• Organize, lead, and ensure the comprehensive language program at the university, contributing to its continual improvement.
• Coordinate and supervise the DSH program (German language examination for university admission), including external offerings.
• Provide advisory and support services to teaching staff, DSH participants, and students in both German and English.
• Manage collaboration with other university units and serve as the administrative interface.
• Develop, track, and improve financial planning and conduct controlling activities for the Language Center.
• Independently handle the drafting and processing of contract agreements and teaching assignments, as well as support for affiliated instructors.
• Analyze and refine administrative processes, actively participating in digitization efforts and quality assurance measures.

Requirements

• A completed bachelor’s degree preferably in educational management, higher education management, business administration, administrative sciences, linguistics, cultural studies, or a comparable field.
• Excellent command of English; knowledge of additional foreign languages is advantageous.
• Experience in event organization and strong analytical capabilities.
• Initial experience in a university environment is desirable.
• Strong organizational skills with a structured, dependable, and service-oriented work ethic coupled with intercultural competence.

Benefits

• Employment under pay group 10 TV-L until April 12, 2027, with remuneration details available on public service information platforms.
• Central, conveniently accessible location in Nuremberg.
• Extensive internal training options including onboarding, language classes, health courses, and e-learning elements.
• A diverse and dynamic work environment within a modern university.
• The possibility of part-time work through job sharing arrangements, provided full-day coverage is maintained.

Equal Opportunity

Equal opportunity is fundamental to our personnel management. Candidates with disabilities will be given preferential consideration, provided they meet equivalent qualifications, capability, and performance standards.