Operations Manager – Study Access Alliance (m/f/d)

Join us in our mission to make education accessible for all!

Strengthen our Study Access Alliance team in full-time as an Operations Manager (m/f/d) at one of our locations in Germany or the UK or Remote (within Germany or UK).

This position focuses on driving operational excellence and partnership success within a purpose-driven, international scholarship initiative.

• Manage and expand all existing partnerships, serve as the primary contact for partners, and coordinate the onboarding of new collaborations

• Conduct info sessions for prospective students and oversee the application and selection process, including document verification and scholarship contract issuance

• Monitor student enrolment and provide ongoing support to scholarship recipients as the main point of contact for all scholarship-related matters

• Ensure student success and academic progress through regular sessions, office hours, and progress tracking in line with scholarship requirements

• Oversee legal and financial compliance, including donation handling, fund monitoring, invoice preparation, and drafting the annual report for the German tax authorities

• You hold a university degree and bring at least 3 years of experience in operations, account, or project management

• You are fluent in English and German and possess strong intercultural communication skills

• You have a service-oriented mindset and confidently manage multiple stakeholders and projects independently and collaboratively

• You are detail-oriented, compliance-driven, and maintain high standards in legal and financial processes

• Be you at IU: We support and empower you to achieve your personal and professional goals. Your satisfaction is key to a positive and productive environment.

• Work where you want …: Digitalization is part of our DNA. Choose the location that sparks your productivity. Love working from home? No problem! Want to work abroad for a while? Our WorkFlex benefit makes it possible.

• … and with flexible hours: It’s your job: We trust you and give you the freedom to organize yourself.

• Take your knowledge to the next level: Where else if not with us? Enjoy free access to all our e-learning platforms. We’ll also finance a full tech degree of your choice.

• Sustainable mobility: The 9-Euro-Ticket is back! We subsidize your DeutschlandTicket so you only pay €8.70 per month. Prefer cycling? A JobRad might be just right for you—stay mobile and eco-friendly.

• 33 days of vacation: Time off matters! In addition to 30 flexible vacation days per year, we give you a special day off on your birthday and free time on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.

• The IU International University (IU) is Germany’s largest university – and we’re not only a great place to study, but also a certified Great Place to Work®. As an edtech company, we rely on cutting-edge technology and data-driven approaches. AI-powered assistants and other generative AI systems are already part of our daily work, helping us focus on exciting projects. At IU, over 4,000 employees are working to make a real impact.

Sounds like the perfect job for you? Apply now online! Simple, fast, and without a cover letter. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Anna-Lena Obenhaus at anna-lena.obenhaus@iu.org.

Please note that we cannot accept applications via email for data protection reasons.

We walk the talk: We take our “Culture Of Everyone” seriously and want to explicitly emphasize that you are welcome here—regardless of your background, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, or disability. We look forward to building a diverse community at IU!