Working Student - Research Assistant & OS Teaching Assistant for BME (f/m/x)

About the Role

CODE is looking for a Working Student (f/m/x) to join our Business Management & Entrepreneurship (BME) team as Research Assistant and to provide additional support as Teaching Assistant in the Orientation Semester.

The BME study program is involved in an initiative to create a new online journal for applied academic content in the product management and entrepreneurship space.

As Research Assistant for BME you will support in the preparation and development of this initiative.

Additionally, you will support the team as Teaching Assistant for the module OS_03: Introduction to Business Management & Entrepreneurship, acting as a tutor for Orientation Semester students.

We’re looking for someone who is able to take on the following responsibilities:

1. Research Assistant tasks

• Research current journals and other publications of applied academic research in the field of product management and entrepreneurship.
• Research technological options for the operation of an open access online journal.
• Support the planning, scheduling and execution of meetings, workshops, and events related to the initiative.
• Support the preparation and development of templates for the typesetting and layout of academic content.

2. Teaching Assistant tasks

• Help create a positive environment for Orientation Semester (OS) students to push themselves to learn.
• Help OS students with content & challenges they are struggling with.
• Ensure that essential feedback reaches Faculty.

We’re looking for someone with the following skillset

• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively and manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in completing administrative tasks, including document preparation and report generation.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment, demonstrating adaptability and flexibility in completing assigned tasks.
• Understanding of academic environments and the ability to navigate academic policies and procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to articulate information clearly and professionally to various stakeholders.
• Desire to help fellow students.

If, beyond this, you bring along any of the following, it would give our team an edge. Keep in mind that none of these points are requirements, though:

• Knowledge of basic project management principles and experience in coordinating
• meetings, workshops, or events.
• Previous experience in administrative support roles, preferably in an educational or academic setting.
• Previous experience in online publication of longform content.
• For us to be able to hire you for this position you must meet the following requirements:
• Being currently matriculated at CODE, in the BME program.
• Having a registered address in Germany and a German tax number.
• Having the right to work in Germany.
• Having a German bank account.

What you can expect

• Working student contract.
• Duration: Fall Semester 2026.
• Part-time position: maximum 20 hours per week (up to 15 hours per week for Research Assistant tasks + up to 70 hours in the whole Semester for Teaching Assistant tasks).
• 15,00 EUR per hour (gross).

About us

CODE is a private state-recognized and accredited university of applied sciences that is embedded into the vibrant network of Berlin’s digital economy.

At the core of our study programs is a self-directed project-based learning concept.

Together with a network of partner organizations, our goal is to provide students with practical, real-world, and digitally-oriented education and the ability to face the technological and social changes and challenges of tomorrow.

About Working At CODE

CODE’s atmosphere is creative and dynamic, with an international team in the heart of Berlin.

We value your strengths and will support you in your professional development as well as provide fair compensation and some fun additions.

Most importantly, joining CODE means being a part of a passionate team that is shaping the future of higher education.

CODE aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive and respectful working environment, and where all team members can thrive and reach their full potential.

We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of color, LGBTQIA+ and those with disabilities.

We value diverse backgrounds and believe they are integral to our growth and development as an institution.