Are you an enthusiastic international student looking for a rewarding part-time opportunity to help your fellow students thrive? We're seeking dedicated International Student Mentors to support our international master's programmes at the Faculty of Social Sciences and SDU Business School in Odense.

This role offers a unique chance to make a real difference in the lives of new international students, helping them navigate their academic journey and settle into life in Denmark. You'll work closely with the Education Administration and our International Student Coordinator to ensure comprehensive and well-supported experience for our international community.

What you'll do:

• Plan and execute Study Start: Help us organize and run the orientation program for new international students, ensuring they have a smooth and welcoming start.

  This includes participating in activities on campus in August.

• Recruit and coordinate volunteer international tutors: Help us find and manage our fantastic team of volunteer tutors who provide peer support to new international students.

• Representatives at events: Participate in our International Tuesdays as assistants or facilitators. Share your experiences and insights with prospective students at Open House events, offering a valuable student perspective.

• Provide guidance and support: Participate in various counseling initiatives, including informational meetings and informal gatherings, to offer essential information and guidance to international students.

We're looking for someone who:

• Is currently enrolled in an international master's programme.

• Is fluent in English, both written and spoken.

• Is outgoing, approachable, and passionate about helping others.

• Has a good understanding of the challenges and opportunities international students face.

Practicalities:

The start date for the position will be as soon as possible. This is a part-time position with an average of 2 hours per week (approximately 104 hours annually). Please note that there will be peak hours, particularly during Study Start periods and other events.

The job is for 1 year with the possibility of extension.

Why join us?

This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience in event planning, communication, and mentorship, all while contributing to a vibrant international student community. You'll also expand your professional network and develop key skills that will benefit your future career.

Ready to apply?

If you're eager to support your fellow international students and contribute to a welcoming academic environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Do you have any questions about the role or the application process? Please contact our Study Start Team at studystart@sam.sdu.dk.

Selected candidates will be contacted directly on their SDU student email to schedule an interview.

Paid according to the salary scale for student academic advisors.
 

Please note, the selected candidate as Student Assistant or Academic Supervisor must be enrolled as student at SDU.

Employment shall take place in accordance with the framework agreement between the Ministry of Finance and SUL (National Union for Student Teachers in Government Service).

In case you have not yet had an examination at SDU, the enrollment confirmation instead of the exam transcript must be annexed your application.

Application must include cover letter, CV and transcript of grades. All documents in connection with the application should not contain CPR number (civil registration number) – in that case, the CPR number must be crossed out.

All attached files must be in Adobe PDF format. Cover letter and CV can contain max. 5 Mb.

We recommend that you read how to apply before you apply.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

About SDU

The University of Southern Denmark was established to create value for and with society. Whether our contributions come in the form of excellent research, innovative solutions, education or learning, we must make a positive difference to society and contribute to a sustainable future. We do this by cultivating talents and creating the best environments for research and learning. It is therefore crucial that SDU retains, develops and recruits talent. At the same time, we need to ensure consistently high quality in all our activities – and we can only do that with the right people. The University’s researchers, lecturers, students, managers and technical/administrative staff are the foundation of our success