Student Assistant for the International Recruitment team

Aarhus University; Aarhus; Hybrid; DKK 124,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

Aarhus University is seeking a Student Assistant for the International Recruitment team to support the AU Student Ambassador Network and related activities.

You will assist with recruitment, onboarding, events, and communications across AU’s international student programs, while handling administrative tasks and coordinating with students from diverse backgrounds. The role blends communication, event support, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience using Excel, Forms, PowerPoint, Teams and other digital tools.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Organized and detail-oriented, able to track several tasks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the AU Student Ambassador Network and engage with ambassadors.
• Assist with recruiting and onboarding new ambassadors and events.
• Support international student events and activities (Intro/Welcome Days, webinars, campus tours).
• Handle administrative tasks and communications related to international student activities.

Skills

Excel

Forms

PowerPoint

Teams

Job description

Student Assistant for the International Recruitment team

The AU International Student Recruitment team is looking for a new student assistant to help with the AUStudent Ambassador Network and other tasks.

The student assistant will be part of the International Recruitment team in the Recruitment and Guidance department. The team consists of 5 full-time staff members and around six student assistants.

Primary tasks

You will play an important role in the day-to-day coordination of the AU Student Ambassador Network.The Student Ambassador Network brings together international students at Aarhus University who help prospective students learn more about studying at Aarhus University and student life in Denmark.

Your tasks will include:

• Staying in regular contact with our Student Ambassadors and following up on their activities on Unibuddy
• Helping recruit and onboard new Student Ambassadors
• Helping plan and carry out events for the Student Ambassador Network
• Helping arrange Instagram takeovers
• Supporting international student events and activities across AU, such as Intro/ Welcome Days, webinars and campus tours
• Assisting with practical and administrative tasks related to international student activities and communication

The tasks vary throughout the year, so you should enjoy a role that combines communication, hands-on event support, coordination and administration!

We expect that you:

• Have experience using Excel, Forms, PowerPoint, Teams, and other digital tools
• Have excellent written and spoken English
• Are organized and detail-oriented, and comfortable keeping track of several ongoing tasks
• Can communicate confidently by email and through online platforms
• Are responsible, reliable and able to take initiative
• Are approachable and comfortable communicating with students from different countries and cultural backgrounds
• Are flexible, as some activities and events may take place outside normal office hours

It is an advantage if you:

• Have previously participated in the AU Student Ambassador Network
• Have experience organizing events or student-led initiatives
• Have been involved in student organizations or volunteer networks

As our Student Assistant, you will get the opportunity to:

• Work independently while being part of a collaborative team
• Work closely with international students from across AU and build a broad network
• Gain hands-on experience with event planning and coordination
• Work with Unibuddy and other digital platforms used in international student recruitment
• Develop your communication, administrative, organizational and intercultural skills

Location

Your place of work will be the Recruitment and Guidance Office at Frederik Nielsens Vej 5, 8000 Aarhus C

The AU International Office encourages students who have at least one year left of their studies in Denmark to apply for the position. Please note that you need to be a full-time student at a higher learning institution in order to apply.

If you have any questions - please contact:

Gitte Bindzus Foldager, International Communications and Student Recruitment Manager

Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.

Gitte Bindzus Foldager Communications and Recruitment Manager, AU Uddannelse - Rekruttering og Vejledning [phone] [e-mail]