Project Coordinator for International Study Programs and EU Funding (m/f/d) - Reference Number: 34-2026 International Affairs -

The incumbent will coordinate the establishment of an independent capacity for developing international joint/multiple-degree programs and for securing European funding at the University of Applied Sciences within the timeframe specified above.

The responsibilities include, in particular:

• Establishing and consolidating an international consortium, as well as negotiating and finalizing letters of intent (LOI) or a cooperation agreement,
• Developing an integrated multiple-degree program concept (competency profile, curriculum architecture, mobility pathway, joint procedures) to the point where it is ready for accreditation,
• Developing and submitting an Erasmus Mundus Design Measures (EMDM) application to the EACEA,
• Developing and submitting an Erasmus+ KA220-HED partnership proposal,
• Strategic pipeline and horizon scanning of related funding lines (e.g., CBHE, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions / Horizon Europe) with well-founded go/no-go recommendations, without any obligation to submit an application for every line,
• Preparation of the future program’s eligibility for the Joint European Degree Label,
• Management of the project according to defined milestones and deliverables: consortium framework with at least 2 Letters of Intent (LOI) or 1 cooperation agreement, a dossier ready for accreditation, a submitted EMDM application, a submitted KA220-HED application, and a pipeline report.

The following knowledge and skills are required

• A completed university degree,
• Proven experience in developing and submitting project proposals under all of the following EU funding programs: Erasmus+ Cooperation Partnerships (KA220-HED), Erasmus Mundus, and Capacity Building in Higher Education (CBHE),
• Proven success in the conception, development, and submission of cooperative research and higher education project proposals under the International Visegrad Fund (V4),
• Proven experience in establishing and further developing international higher education partnerships and strategic academic networks,
• Experience in establishing and coordinating international higher education consortia,
• Experience in developing higher education study programs, including English-language degree programs and international teaching and learning environments,
• Good English skills (at least B2 level) as the working language of the project.

In addition, the following are desirable:

• Experience with higher education governance and quality assurance processes, ideally at universities of applied sciences,
• Knowledge of the Czech and German languages,
• Intercultural competence and an established international network in higher education are advantageous,
• Experience with double-degree programs, Blended Intensive Programs (BIP), or other international educational initiatives,
• experience in preparing grant proposals and building professional networks.

We expect you to

• a structured, independent, and results-oriented approach to work, as well as strong communication skills in an international academic setting,
• strong analytical and organizational skills,
• willingness to travel for work,
• a willingness and interest in furthering your professional and personal development,
• commitment, reliability, and flexibility.

We offer you

• a strategically flexible project position with clear goals and tangible results in the international higher education environment,
• the opportunity to contribute to the strategic international positioning of a university of applied sciences,
• a collegial work environment and flexible working conditions,
• an interesting and challenging scope of work,
• flexible and family-friendly working hours in accordance with the applicable employment agreement,
• Opportunities for personal and professional development through targeted continuing education and training,
• attractive employee benefits (company pension plan, annual bonus, capital-forming benefits),
• a workplace health management program with initiatives to promote employee health, as well as
• the option to use a job ticket.