Postdoc Position in Not Mentioned on the Official Advertisement, University of Hohenheim, Germany

Summary

The position is a 10‑hour‑per‑week assistant role in the Academic International Office’s Welcome Center at the University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart. Starting on 1 January 2027, the contract runs until 31 December 2027 and is paid according to the E3 TV‑L salary scale. Responsibilities include caring for and advising international guests of university guest houses, handling room assignments, managing contracts and certificates, maintaining a guest database and occupancy plan, supporting English‑speaking visitors, and co‑managing the Welcome Center’s website and promotional materials. The role requires very good German and English, strong service orientation, MS‑Office skills, and ideally experience with a study‑related abroad stay. Contact Hans‑Peter Letzgus for inquiries.

Key Facts

Employer	University of Hohenheim
Department	Akademisches Auslandsamt
Position Type	Assistant
Salary	E3 TV-L, 10 hours per week
Funding	E3 TV-L salary
Contract Duration	Fixed-term until 31.12.2027
Language	German and English
Deadline	2026-11-25
Employer Contact	Hans-Peter Letzgus, Referent Welcome Center, phone 0711 459 24636
Employer Address	Schloss Hohenheim 1, 70599, Baden-Württemberg

Key Responsibilities

• Contact care and support of international guests of the two university guest houses and university facilities
• Mediating guest rooms (advice, intensive email correspondence, drafting contracts and certificates)
• Building and developing the guest database and occupancy plan
• Advising predominantly English‑speaking guests of the Welcome Center
• Co‑managing the Welcome Center homepage and promotional materials

Required Skills

• Good knowledge of the University of Hohenheim (ideally through personal study)
• Proficiency in MS‑Office and digital tools
• Very good German and English written and spoken
• Service orientation, reliability, and enjoyment of intercultural interaction
• Ideally experience with a study‑related abroad stay

Who Should Apply

Applicants with very good German and English language skills, strong service orientation, reliability, and enjoyment of intercultural interaction. Candidates should be proficient in MS‑Office and digital tools, have good knowledge of the University of Hohenheim (ideally from personal study), and preferably have experience from a study‑related abroad stay.

Benefits

• Living and innovative work environment on a green campus
• Varied tasks and insights into university work
• Pleasant atmosphere in an engaged team
• Flexible working hours
• Job ticket, university sports, and cafeteria access

About the Employer

The University of Hohenheim is described as a profile university combining three faculties—agricultural, natural, and economic/social sciences—located on a green campus that promotes collaboration and provides an inspiring environment for research, teaching, and work.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the position start?

01.01.2027

When does the contract end?

31.12.2027

How many hours per week are required?

10 hours per week

What language skills are required?

Very good German and English

Who can be contacted for questions?

Hans-Peter Letzgus, phone 0711 459 24636