Menu

Goethe-Institut Boston seeks part-time Administrative Officer

Auf Deutsch hier: https://www.goethe.de/ins/us/de/sta/bos/ueb/kar/sta.html

The Goethe-Institut is the cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany with a global reach. We promote knowledge of the German language abroad and foster international cultural cooperation. We convey a comprehensive picture of Germany by providing information on Germany’s cultural, social and political life. The Goethe-Institut Boston is responsible for all of New England and works in cooperation with renowned local universities and numerous other organizations both in Boston and in surrounding areas.

The Goethe-Institut Boston is seeking to hire a part-time Administrative Officer (20 hours/week); the term for the position is one year.

Responsibilities:

  • Process invoices and manage bookkeeping program (SAP)
  • Supervise the Time and Attendance System (AIDA)
  • Support head of administration in personnel cost controlling
  • Process all travel expense reports
  • Handle patty cash and cash payments
  • Procurement: responsible for sorting out inventory
  • Support with maintenance of IT infrastructure of office and external course locations (Laptops/ipads)

Requirements:

  • Sound basic knowledge of operating systems Windows 7/10
  • Very good knowledge of MS-Office (esp. Excel)
  • Experience with installing programs, setting up printers as well as establishing drive connections
  • Sound knowledge of relevant guidelines and regulations regarding travel expenses / or willingness to acquire this knowledge
  • Basic knowledge of the Goethe-Institut’s planning and management tools or willingness to acquire this knowledge
  • Basic knowledge of SAP preferred
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills
  • Excellent German and English language skills

We Offer:

  • Starting date: As soon as possible
  • Employment: part-time, fixed term for one year until spring 2019
  • Attractive compensation package

Please note that the Goethe-Institut cannot sponsor visas. Applications are accepted until the position is filled. Please submit your complete application (cover letter, résumé and the names and contact information of two references) by e-mail to: Iris.Alcorn@goethe.de

Goethe-Institut Boston
Iris Alcorn
Information/Administration
Iris.Alcorn@goethe.de
www.goethe.de/boston