Student Community Officer (m, f, d)

University of Europe for Applied Sciences Dubai; Potsdam; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An international education institution in Potsdam seeks a Student Community Officer responsible for creating a vibrant student experience across campuses. This role includes overseeing student programs, coordinating events, and fostering community engagement. Candidates should have at least 2 years of relevant experience, a degree in a related field, and be fluent in English and German. Strong project management and communication skills are essential, along with flexibility for evening and weekend work. Join us in making a difference in the student journey.

Leistungen

30 days of vacation

Employee health budget

Online language courses

Participation in campus events

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in event planning, student engagement, or program management.
• Languages: Fluent in English and German (spoken and written).
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends for events.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement a campus community plan with campus managers.
• Coordinate event planning and manage monthly events calendar.
• Foster student engagement through clubs and societies.

Kenntnisse

Event planning

Student engagement

Project management

Communication

Interpersonal abilities

Leadership

Organizational skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Event Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Social media tools

Figma

SharePoint

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

The Student Community Officer is responsible for creating a unified and vibrant student experience across all five UE campuses. This role builds and implements a comprehensive framework for campus life, oversees student leadership programs, and ensures consistent engagement strategies. The officer will coordinate with local teams to deliver events, foster community, manage budgets, and monitor student satisfaction to deliver an exceptional student journey.

Responsibilities

• Campus Life Framework & Leadership Programs
  • Lead Campus Community Initiatives: Develop and implement a comprehensive Campus Community Plan with Campus managers including campus life activities across all campuses, ensuring consistency and unity and collaboration across student groups.
  • Serve as Program Coordinator for the Peer Leader Network and Student Council, overseeing recruitment, training, and ongoing support.
  • Facilitate effective student council by ensuring transparent elections and compliance with university regulations.
  • Support Student Associations: Work with campus managers and student representatives in planning and executing initiatives that enhance community engagement and creating a wide range of opportunities and communities that cater to diverse student interests at the local level.

• Event Management
  • Coordinate with campus managers and their teams to implement event planning and monthly events calendar management at the local level, ensuring a balanced mix of academic, social, and cultural activities.
  • Support campus managers to build a consistent student experience during Orientation Week and graduation activities, networking sessions, and student activities, promoting a sense of belonging for new students.
  • Support with event logistics including venue booking, catering, technical support, and guest coordination when required.
  • Develop and monitor event budgets, ensuring cost-effective planning and financial accountability with campus managers.

• Student Engagement & Satisfaction
  • Foster a vibrant student community through clubs, societies, and peer-led initiatives.
  • Support and advise student clubs and societies, helping them manage events and align activities with university policies.
  • Evaluate & Improve: Collect and analyse data on event engagement, attendance, and feedback to continually enhance the student experience.
  • Act as a liaison between students and departments (Academics, Student Services, Student Success Centre, Finance) to enhance the overall student experience.
  • Provide guidance and resources to student organizations for event planning and compliance with university policies.
  • Active member of the student health and wellbeing working group.

• Communications
  • Liaise with Marketing: Work with the Marketing department to capture and promote campus events through various channels, including social media.
  • Contribute to a consistent communication strategy across all campuses, from onboarding to graduation.
  • Ensure all messaging is inclusive, accessible, and aligned with university priorities.
  • Promote Diversity & Inclusion: Ensure that all events and activities celebrate diversity and promote an inclusive campus environment.
  • Oversee the design and distribution of campus activities materials for events and student community.
  • Adhere to university branding standards across all internal communication channels (intranet, MS Teams, email, newsletters).

Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Marketing, Communications, Social Work, Psychology, Education or related field.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in event planning, student engagement, or program management, preferably in a multi-campus academic setting. Experience in budget management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, social media tools, and design platforms (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Figma). Familiarity with workflow automation tools is a plus.
• Languages: Fluent in English and German (spoken and written).
• Strong understanding of student affairs and campus life.
• Strong project management, organizational, and time management skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership abilities.
• Confident verbal communicator, including public speaking.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders.
• Ability to multitask and perform under tight deadlines.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends for events as well as travel between campuses.

Why us?

• Opportunity to work with a great team in a dynamic and international environment
• 30 days of vacation /5 working days per week
• After successfully passing the probationary period, we offer subsidies for employees’ well-being through our health budget with preventive and aftercare services
• Various online language courses and opportunities to participate in online collaboration courses
• Numerous campus events from the fields of art, culture, business and science
• Opportunity to develop and implement new ideas and concept

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About Us

The University of Europe for Applied Sciences (UE) is a vibrant and dynamic institution that is dedicated to providing top-quality education to students from all around the world. Our programmes are delivered in English and/or German language, and with more than 100 nationalities represented on campus, we are proud to have one of the most diverse student bodies in Europe. Our campus locations in Berlin, Potsdam, Hamburg, Iserlohn, and Dubai (UAE) provide a truly international experience for our students and staff alike.

At UE, we are more than just a university – we are a family and we believe our employees are our most valuable asset, and we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive. As part of the Global University Systems (GUS) network, we offer a wide range of professional development opportunities, including bachelor's and master's degree programs, language courses, and executive education. With approximately 87,000 students across 57 locations worldwide, GUS provides an unparalleled international network for learning and collaboration.

If you are passionate about education and want to join a dynamic and innovative institution that values diversity, quality teaching, and its people, then we invite you to join our UE family today. www.ue-germany.com