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25.08.2025 | Biete Job Student assistant wanted: Support the MA Labour Policies and Globalisation

Job advertisement for a student assistant position (m/f/d)

MA Labour Policies and Globalisation

Application deadline: 08.09.2025

We are looking for a student assistant (m/f/d) to support the project coordination in the Department 05 – MA Labour Policies and Globalisation (LPG), which is part of the Global Labour University (GLU) network. The GLU offers high-quality education programs for trade unionists and other activists focusing on labour policies responding to the challenges of globalisation. The GLU engages in teaching, research and publication on how globalisation affects the world of work. GLU operates as a network of trade unions, universities, and the ILO to deliver international master programmes, leadership training and massive open online courses (MOOCs) on topics such as workers' rights, social justice, economics and global governance.

Beginning of employment:October 2025

Working hours:approximately 40 hours per month

Place of work:GLU/GPN, Kleine Rosenstraße 1-3, Kassel

The task list includes general support of the GLU coordination as well as support of the financial administration and the coordination of the internships. This entails:

  • Assisting the programme coordinator in the implementation of different programme activities
  • Providing administrative and technical support to the LPG students
  • Assisting the financial administration
  • Providing support with planning of the internships

Requirements:

  • Being currently enrolled as an MA student at the University of Kassel

  • Knowing your way around the German bureaucracy

  • Good organisational, communication and interpersonal skills

  • Having interest in project management and administrative work

  • Very good English and good German language skills

  • Being interested in the topics related to the work of the GLU network

We offer:

  • Work experience in an international team

  • Remuneration according to the usual hourly rate for student assistants

If you are interested in applying for the position, please send your application consisting of a short letter of motivation (1 page), confirmation of enrolment at the University of Kassel, a CV, and relevant references in English or German by 08.09.2025 via e-mail to:

Dr. Fabian Georgi, Programme coordinator MA Labour Policies and Globalisation

Email: glu.germany[at]uni-kassel[dot]de