Part-Time Admissions Coordinator - Office for Study Programmes and Student Affairs

Danmarks Tekniske Universitet; Ørsted; On-site; DKK 248,000 - 331,000; Part time

Job summary

DTU, located in Lyngby, Denmark, seeks a part-time administrator to support MSc admissions in the Office for Study Programmes and Student Affairs. You will assist with guidance for international applicants and help maintain accurate documentation, contributing to a smooth admissions journey.

The role emphasizes accuracy, communication, and multi-tasking, with Danish language development encouraged for success in a Danish workplace.

Qualifications

• Excellent English communication skills in a busy international setting.
• Strong focus on accuracy, process management and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support MSc admissions procedures and applicant guidance.
• Communicate with and guide applicants from around the world.
• Review documentation and maintain accurate records.
• Support admissions campaigns and recruitment activities.
• Contribute to improvements of admissions processes.
• Handle general administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

English communication

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Team player

Admissions experience

Job description

Do you enjoy administrative work, working with students and handling complex processes in an international environment?

The Office for Study Programmes and Student Affairs (AUS) at DTU is looking for a new colleague to join our MSc Admissions Team.

AUS consists of approximately 120 employees across five offices and supports all aspects of DTU's educational activities. Our mission is to create the best possible framework for students and educational programmes.

The position is located in the Office of International Education, where you will join 28 dedicated colleagues working with the recruitment, admission and retention of international students. You will become part of the MSc Admissions Team, consisting of six colleagues responsible for all aspects of the admissions journey, from applicant guidance to enrolment.

About the position

As a member of the MSc Admissions Team, you will support DTU's MSc admissions processes and contribute to ensuring professional and efficient applicant experience.

This is a structured administrative role with a strong focus on accuracy, communication and process management.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Supporting admissions procedures
• Communicating with and guiding applicants from around the world
• Reviewing documentation and maintaining accurate records
• Supporting admissions campaigns and recruitment activities
• Contributing to continuous improvements of admissions processes
• General administrative and ad hoc tasks

Danish is the administrative language at DTU, and most larger internal meetings are conducted in Danish. We therefore expect that you are committed to learning Danish if you do not already speak and read it.

We are looking for someone who

• Enjoys administrative work and working with students
• Has experience from administration, case handling, admissions, student services or similar areas
• Is highly structured and detail-oriented
• Has strong organizational and time-management skills
• Can manage multi-tasking during peak periods
• Takes responsibility for tasks and follows them through to completion
• Thrives both as an independent contributor and as part of a team
• Has excellent communication skills in English
• Is motivated to learn Danish and work in a Danish workplace environment

What we offer

We offer an interesting and meaningful position in an international university environment.

You will become part of a highly professional and collaborative team where quality, service and continuous improvement are important priorities. We value flexibility, knowledge sharing and professional development and provide opportunities to develop your competences within admissions and higher education administration.

DTU is one of Europe's leading technical universities and offers an international, inclusive and informal working environment.

Salary and employment conditions

Salary and appointment terms are in accordance with the OAO-S Joint Agreement and the organization agreement for Office Clerks, Laboratory Technicians and IT staff (HK/stat). In addition, supplements can be negotiated in accordance with DTU’s salary structure for clerical employees: www.inside.dtu.dk/en/human-resources/during-employment/salary/salary-structures.

This is a permanent part-time position of 20 hours per week. Applicants should apply only if they are specifically interested in working part-time. The position cannot be converted into a full-time position.

If you would like additional information about the position, please contact Vanita Singh, Senior Manager, Graduate Admissions and Recruitment, Office of International Education on [phone].

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.

DTU – For the benefit of society since 1829
DTU is one of Europe's leading elite technical universities. Through research and education at an international top level, we create solutions to the major societal challenges of our time and help secure Europe's global leadership in sustainable technological development. Since Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU almost 200 years ago, our mission has remained the same: We develop and create value through the natural and technical sciences for the benefit of society. DTU has 13,800 students, 1,600 PhD students, and 6,500 employees. We work in an international environment and have an inclusive, stimulating, and informal work culture. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland and collaborates with the best universities around the world.

Location

Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark

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2026-09-20T21:59:00+00:00