Job opportunities at Hertie

Apply early and in full
Unless stated otherwise, we review applications and begin screening on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply early. Your application must include all documents requested in the job posting (.pdf works best); incomplete applications will not be considered.

Cover letter and curriculum vitae
We usually ask you to at least submit a cover letter and an up-to-date CV. Your cover letter should complement – not restate – your CV. We are especially interested in learning how your previous experiences have prepared you for the role you are applying for. Your CV should be chronological and clearly structured. Do not be afraid of breaks in employment but be honest about them and about your previous jobs.

Let someone check your application for mistakes
A CV and cover letter free of mistakes demonstrate professionalism and attention to detail. This includes addressing your application to the contact person(s) mentioned in the job opening.

Prepare for interviews
When invited to interview, we ask you to prepare well for this. You should expect not only specialist questions, but also behavioural ones. We value curiosity and appreciate it if you have thought to prepare questions for us, too.

Persons in charge
Given the wide range of positions we offer, responsibilities for recruitment processes are shared among our community.

Academic positions (Student Research Assistants, Research Associates, Postdoctoral Researchers): For these positions, the respective faculty members are the hiring managers. Expect to be contacted by them or their assistants.

Administrative positions: Student Assistant positions are run by the unit seeking support. All other administrative positions (Assistant, Associate, Manager, Director) are coordinated between the hiring manager(s) and the Hertie School’s Human Resources team.

Recruitment process
Selection includes at least one interview, either in-person or online.

For administrative staff positions (from Assistant level upwards), the recruitment process usually consists of a specialised test, reflecting some of the typical tasks for the role, and one or more interviews. In these interviews, you may expect to meet the hiring manager, team members, as well as representatives from Human Resources and our Works Council. For some (leadership) positions, interviews with the school’s senior management are the final step.

Diversity and Inclusion
We believe that a diverse and inclusive community is a better community. Mutual respect, non-discrimination, and trust are the cornerstones for our staff and students from 90+ countries. An open and appreciative environment is necessary to bring forward excellence in all areas of the school and create a thriving work and teaching environment.

Community
We believe that everyone engaged with us is a vital part and valuable member of the community. Openness and flat hierarchies create a unique sense of belonging, where ideas and creativity can flourish. Staff and students are welcome to participate in the development of the Hertie School.

Responsibility and accountability
Members of our community need to act responsibly and in accordance with our values and mission. Making mistakes is human, but we expect transparency and taking ownership of any mistakes made.

Communication and information
A smooth flow of communication is key to our success. We always try to get back to each other as soon as possible. Important information is frequently shared with the community, and our rules and policies are always published and accessible for all members of our community.

Time to switch off
We offer up to 30 days of paid leave, all official bank holidays, and grant Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve as additional days off. Staff members may work from abroad for up to 20 days per year.

Flexibillity
Our working hours are flexible and, in line with our company agreement, partial remote work is possible. We love to welcome our colleagues on campus every day but acknowledge that our lives sometimes require us to work from other places.

Sustainable mobility
If your contract meets the requirements, we provide you with a ticket for public transport and offer attractive bicycle leasing schemes.

Room to grow 
Apart from hands-on training on the job, we support professional development and enable participation in further education.

Social insurance
Non-student staff are enrolled in the German social insurance systems, granting access to (public) health care, paid sick leave and much more. We offer additional paid leave for certain situations and for caring for minors. Staff can also opt-in to a supplementary company pension plan.

Fair remuneration
Regular academic staff are paid according to the collective agreement (Tarifvertrag der Länder/TV-L), the hourly rate for Student Research Assistants is € 15 and for Administrative Student Assistants € 13.52.

Administrative staff are paid according to our internal salary bands; qualifications and previous professional experiences are taken into consideration for our job offers, when appropriate.