Secretary General EU4Dual

General Tasks and Responsibilities
The Secretary General is a member of the Governing Board of EU4Dual and a member of the Central Office cooperating closely with Institutional Coordinators and being responsible at each member institution for overseeing development and implementation of the EU4Dual vision, mission and cooperation plan. S/he manages a Stuttgart-based permanent team, which coordinates the implementation of all activities of the Alliance and provides the necessary support to facilitate cooperation, simplify administrative processes, overcome obstacles and respond swiftly to new initiatives and emerging issues concerning the Alliance. The Secretary General assists and advises the Rectors/ Presidents in all institutional external affairs and diplomatic matters, including relations with EU4Dual member states, EU institutions, and third countries. The Secretary General maintains close contact with the European Commission, particularly DG Education, promoting the EU4DUAL vision, strategy, and policies. S/he also coordinates relations with the national and local authorities. The Secretary General represents the Governing Board, directs and organizes the work of the Rector’s Council Office, and has the decision-making power according to the statutes and regulations. S/he organizes and chairs the Governing Board Meetings and in that capacity coordinates information flow between the Board, Rectors’s Council and the permanent team. The Secretary General guarantees the coherence and smooth operation of the EU4DUAL network system in accordance with the political decisions and policy guidelines of the Board of Governors. S/he ensures the transparency and efficiency of the procedures and the quality of the EU4Dual work. Skills, Abilities, and Experience needed
The position requires a university degree (Master or equivalent, PhD is an asset). We seek applicants with an excellent command of German and English, excellent skills in coordination and organization, an excellent communication style, and networking skills. Successful candidates will have proven experience in managing projects, developing strategies and policies related to higher education and research, writing reports and policy documents. They will provide experience in running an international team. Furthermore, they will demonstrate understanding of current European policies and the functioning of EU institutions, especially in the area of higher education. An established network of contacts in the European research and education landscape is desirable