Career Development & Employer Relations Manager

ESMT Berlin is a leading global business school with its campus in the heart of Berlin. Founded by 25 global companies, ESMT offers master, MBA, and PhD programs, as well as executive education on its campus in Berlin, in locations around the world, online, and in online blended format. We strongly believe in cross-team collaboration to achieve our mission to develop entrepreneurial leaders who think globally and act responsibly.

The team of ESMT’s Career Development Center guides Master and MBA students in developing their career plan, as they work towards their first or next career step. The team provides guidance and support via career counselling and career development workshops as well as by connecting them with potential employers, through on- and off-campus networking & recruitment events.

Career Development & Employer Relations Manager
(m/f/x, part-time, 32 h/week, parental leave cover, 1-year contract, starting in March 2025)

• Advise and coach MBA and Master students on the preparation of their job search strategies, and (interview) techniques, for internships and full-time positions
• Develop and maintain our program of workshops, events, and tools that support our students in developing their career plans and employability skills
• Establish and expand relationships with ESMT students, alumni, companies, corporates, and other external partners
• Design and deliver workshops for our students on career-related topics
• Help to increase the range and variety of networking opportunities for students with employer contacts through workshops, alumni, and company visits/events
• Coordinate and support on- and off-campus (networking and recruiting) events, career fairs, company visits, and company presentations in close contact with alumni and companies
• Support in data-related tasks

• Have experience in recruiting, executive search or HR, and advising/coaching candidates
• Have experience in building networks and interacting and communicating with customers
• Have solid knowledge about the German/European business landscape and job market, and curiosity about market trends
• Have very strong people skills, empathy and enjoy connecting with smaller and larger groups of people, e.g. during networking events
• Pay attention to detail and apply a high level of accuracy in creating material (e.g. presentations)
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, German is a big plus
• Are flexible to host events in the evening and to travel for events and networking

ESMT offers a very collegial and international environment with employees from more than 35 different countries. We encourage a self-driven attitude and contributions with meaningful and lasting impact. We celebrate and support diversity for the benefit of our employees, our programs, and our community. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that guarantees employment opportunity regardless of gender identity, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, marital status, disability, or age. We work together on our campus in the heart of Berlin-Mitte. You can get here by public transport or bike and enjoy your lunches in our private restaurant and café or next to the beautiful Spree. Make use of our big garden and enjoy coffee and tea on the house.

Please submit your application by using our online application system, including:

• Your resume
• Your salary expectations and possible start
• Your short answers to the following questions:
  • Why would you like to work at ESMT Berlin and in this role?
  • Why you?
  • What is one of the favorite projects you have worked on in your career?

Contact:
ESMT Berlin
Katharina Kuhn
Human Resources Manager
Schlossplatz 1
10178 Berlin
Tel: 030 21231 0
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