WHU is looking for a full-time Manager Career Center (f/m/d) at the Düsseldorf campus to start as soon as possible.
The Career Center enables successful interactions among companies, WHU students and alumni.
By conducting numerous career activities for students of all Düsseldorf programs, we offer occupational orientation and an exciting platform for networking with company representatives and alumni. We aim to support students on their path to finding out what they want to do in their professional lives, to help them reach their goals, and to facilitate a smooth transition from student life to work life.
This position is initially a one-year fixed-term contract with the potential to become extended or permanent.
Manager (f/m/d) MBA Career Center
Düsseldorf
Full-time
Temporary
General information
Your mission
- Provide career counseling and document reviews (CVs, cover letters) to students in the Master of Science in Finance program, including both International and German students
- Participate in the design and delivery of career-related workshops and activities
- Communicate and collaborate with members of our extensive network of alumni, company representatives, and students
- Coordinate and deliver recruiting events, company presentations, networking formats, and career activities in close collaboration with internal stakeholders, corporate partners, and alumni
- Collaborate closely with the Career Center team across campuses to ensure aligned communication, coordinated employer engagement, and a seamless experience for companies recruiting across multiple MSc programs
- Keep up-to-date with the latest career development trends, tools, technology, thought leaders, and more
- Support with tasks, including but not limited to collecting statistics and data, creating reports, and communicating with recruiters
Your profile
- Academic degree in business, psychology, communications, HR, or related fields
- Experience in recruitment or talent acquisition in finance or business industries, and/or in a higher education career services role preferred
- Excellent written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills in English. Fluency in German would be an asset
- High level of flexibility, including willingness to run career events on evenings and weekends
- Display creativity, initiative, and a positive attitude in carrying out responsibilities
- The ability to be a strong team player, as well as to work independently in a multi-cultural environment
What we offer
- A diverse and international working environment
- An open-minded, supportive, and motivated team
- Opportunities to actively contribute to the school’s development
- Flat hierarchies and fast decision-making processes
- Attractive skill development and training offerings
- Flexible working time models, including home office option
- Exclusive company-sponsored social benefits
- Ecofriendly mobility offers (e.g., JobTicket, JobRad, e-mobility)
- Various fitness and health activities
WHU is an equal opportunity employer and thus welcomes applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds. We believe in the benefits of diversity and therefore foster an international, inclusive, and inspiring working environment.
Contact
For questions please contact:
Miriam Kraneis
Director Career Center Düsseldorf
email: miriam.kraneis@whu.edu
Miriam Kraneis
Director Career Center Düsseldorf
email: miriam.kraneis@whu.edu
About us
As one of Germany’s top private business schools, WHU is consistently ranked among Europe’s finest. Since its inception in 1984, we have driven excellence and entrepreneurial thinking, producing innovative research that steers progress for all areas of society and industry. At both the Vallendar and Düsseldorf campuses, we empower leaders to become responsible changemakers, guided by integrity, diversity, and strengthened by a deep sense of togetherness.