International Trainee for Admission and Student Advice
We are looking for an International Trainee for the Admission and Student Advice
As a trainee, your primary responsibilities will include creating newsletters for new international degree students, assisting with the Check-In Event, organising events for international students in the Guidance Corner, and collecting and reporting on student feedback. Additional student administration tasks may be assigned based on your interests and strengths. You will be based at the City Centre Campus.
You are passionate about supporting international students and have a strong interest in student services. You possess excellent written and spoken English skills, along with strong digital proficiency, including Microsoft Office. You thrive in a collaborative environment while demonstrating a proactive and independent approach to your work. You are both detail-oriented and adaptable. Experience in drafting newsletters, creative writing and event organisation is considered an asset.
Why work for us?
We offer you an introduction to university administration and student services for international degree students. You'll gain valuable insights into how our services are structured while actively contributing to their development. Throughout your traineeship, you'll receive guidance and support from your supervisor. Furthermore, you'll become part of a welcoming community of specialists eager to share their expertise with you.
The duration of the traineeship is from 11 August to 10 December 2025 (four months) of part-time (55%) work, leaving time for studies as well. The salary of a trainee is €825 per month for a part-time (55%) trainee.
You are eligible to apply if you are an international student enrolled in a University of Helsinki master’s programme.
Read more on the programme and its eligibility criteria on the website of the traineeship programme.
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 28 April 2025. Please write your cover letter in your own words, without the help of AI.
For more information, please be in touch with Specialist Larissa Vanamo, larissa.vanamo@helsinki.fi, 02941 24608.
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 with the recruitment system, please contact: recruitment@helsinki.fi.
We are here to support you and create an inclusive experience during the recruitment process! If you have any questions, require assistance, or need adjustments to the recruitment process due to a disability, please don't hesitate to reach out to us: HR Specialist Martina Westman, martina.westman@helsinki.fi
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