Trainee for Admission and Student Advice to work on Una Europa projects

The University of Helsinki International trainee programme is open to all international students enrolled in a University of Helsinki master’s programme.  

We are looking for a trainee for Admission and Student Advice to work on Una Europa projects.

For this position we are looking for a trainee who feels comfortable working independently, is interested in developing and sharing ideas, wanting to develop concepts into plans and pilots, and with a curious mindset.

Your tasks will include, but not be limited to:

• Support the research, structuring, and writing of the toolkit for student engagement in international educational collaboration, due in November 2024,
• Conceptualisation, development and piloting of the International Engagement Fair (aiming to create a fair to foster awareness, engagement, and interest in international communities for all students at the university), and
• Supporting the daily work of student empowerment activities in Una Europa .

We expect you to have fluency in spoken and written English. Other language skills are an asset. You have a proactive way of working and good communication and excellent teamwork skills. Experience in communications or event management is an advantage.  

Why work for us?

You will be able to learn about working in international environment, what international collaboration looks like at the University of Helsinki, gain understanding of EU-funded projects, concept development and implementation, and learn about student engagement practices.

The duration of a traineeship is 1 September to 31 December 2023 (four months) of part-time (50%) work, leaving time for studies as well. The salary of a trainee is €700 per month for a part-time (50%) trainee.

For more information, please be in touch with Planning Officer Stinne Vognaes, [email protected].

Read more what the traineeship programme offers for your support on the programme website .

Ready to apply?

You are eligible to apply if you are an international student enrolled in a University of Helsinki master programme. Please submit your application through the University’s recruitment system by 29 April 2024. You will be asked to register into the system before you get to apply. Please use any other than your helsinki.fi account to register. You will receive a message from the recruitment system once your application has been registered. In need of assistance, please contact: [email protected].

The University of Helsinki welcomes applicants of any gender, linguistic and cultural background, or minority group.

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