Employment

Career Services & Networking Coordinator

Reporting to the Head of Student Life and Community Affairs, the Career Services & Networking Coordinator is responsible for career development and support for Bard College Berlin students and recent alumni and coordinates the Internship Program, in close collaboration with the Internship Program Coordinator, Academic Director of the Internship Program, and other Internship Program staff. 

Responsibilities include:
Internship Program Support 
● Working closely with the Internship Program Coordinator to strategize best paths for applicants 
● Ensuring students’ Internship Program applications are complete 
● Providing detailed feedback on students’ CVs and cover letters 
● Attending weekly Internship Program meetings and contributing ideas to internship placements 
● Regularly maintaining the Internship Program database 
● Liaising with BCB Communications Office to ensure the Internship Program information is up to date on the BCB website 
● Organizing and leading information and orientation sessions for Internship Program students
● Networking with internship hosts and expanding BCB’s network of internship hosts in Berlin 

Career Development 
● Providing 1:1 career coaching and advisement to current BCB students and alumni (up to 6 months after graduation) including CV and cover letter preparation and personal statement assistance for graduate school applications 
● Assisting students with navigating the German labor market 
● Organizing and leading workshops around career development topics, fellowships and post-graduate opportunities, and skills for successful job searches 
● Supporting students with a migrant background as they prepare for graduation with CV and cover letter preparation, and other support in collaboration with the Director of Academic Services 
● Managing databases of possible employment opportunities, professional contacts, and internship site hosts 
● Coordinating a monthly newsletter for current BCB students and recent alumni
● Serve as the main point of contact for on-campus student jobs, including weekly distribution of available positions

Student Life Support 
● Support and participation in Student Life signature events such as Commencement, Orientation, “Life after BCB” series for graduating students, and more 
● Participation in the professional staff on call rotation (8-9 weeks per year)

A successful candidate will… 
● Hold a Bachelor’s degree 
● Be able to communicate effectively in both English and German (at least B2 level German)
● Possess excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills
● Have the ability to work independently and adhere to multiple deadlines 
● Be able to network and create contacts with future employers and internship sites

Preferred Qualifications: 
● EU work eligibility desirable 
● Master’s in higher education, student affairs, education, psychology, or related field
● Native or near-native German language skills

This is a 12 month, 40-hour a week position with an anticipated start date of 5 January 2026. 

To apply, please send a cover letter, CV, and names and contact information of 2-3 referees to [email protected] and please include what time zone you are currently located in (for scheduling purposes only).

The priority deadline for applications is 12 November 2025. Interviews with short-listed candidates will take place online the week of 17 November, and if needed, the week of 24 November. Queries can be directed to the Head of Student Life and Community Affairs, Dr. Maria Anderson-Long, [email protected].