Since its founding in 1870, RWTH Aachen University has strengthened its profile as one of the world´s leading technical university in application-oriented, interdisciplinary and top-level research. International students and scientists come to RWTH Aachen University to benefit from its high quality courses and excellent work facilities. RWTH Aachen University maintains co-operations with many universities and research centres throughout the world.

With the opening of the RWTH Liaison office, the Executive Officer will be involved in all start-up activities for the infrastructure and technical support of the office. Once the Office of RWTH Aachen is established the Executive Officer will be responsible for the continuing development and management of all administrative aspects of the office including: relations with local institutions, relations with visitors, alumni and prospective students. He/she will manage the recruitment, international transcript evaluation, orientation, and retention of Chinese students to RWTH Aachen in Germany. He/she will manage administration and budget, work and internship opportunities in the Liaison office.

• - University Degree (preferably from Germany)
  
  
  
• - Profound knowledge of German, fluent writing and speaking in English
  
  
  
• - Native mandarin speaker
  
  
  
• - Management and working experience of at least 3 years
  
  
  
• - Strong communication and social skills
  
  
  
• - Good knowledge of local structures and institutions
  
  
  
• - Flexibility (travelling may be required occasionally)
  

Salary will be commensurate with experience and level of educational attainment.

Please send your application (in English or German) to Dr. Heide Naderer by e-mail (heide.naderer@zhv.rwth-aachen.de) or by fax (+49-241-8028544) until September 22, 2006.