First-Year Program Assistant – DIS Copenhagen

Copenhagen - Denmark

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Custom Programs Department is seeking two First-Year Program Assistant in DIS Copenhagen this role you are responsible for coordinating and overseeing the student-life related components of the University of Texas at Austins First Year Program Take the World by the Horns: First Semester Abroad.

In this role you will live and work closely with a cohort of 40-50 students who are spending their first semester of university with DIS Study Abroad in Copenhagen. The aim of the position is to create a safe and structured yet fun and culturally relevant environment for students and through this opportunity gain professional international work experience in the field of international higher education and student life.

The ideal candidates have a keen interest in facilitating cross-cultural understanding and working closely with first-year undergraduate addition this position requires that you thrive in social and team-based settings are highly organized and able to maintain a variety of ongoing projects simultaneously and are an excellent communicator.

This is a full-time paid internship over 5 months (August 1 2026 December 31 2026) and reports to the Director of Custom Programs.

Responsibilities

Bridge the different cultures of students faculty and staff by applying experience as a former DIS student
Provide high-level service to students ensuring a fulfilling academic and intercultural experience abroad
Regularly meet with students to ensure they stay on track with relevant DIS and University of Texas at Austin deadlines pertaining both to the fall and upcoming spring semester
Arrange coordinate and facilitate extracurricular events for students in coordination with DIS and University of Texas at Austin
Collaborate on academic administrative tasks within the Custom Programs Department related to the First Year Program in conjunction with relevant departments/staff University of Texas at Austin
Liaise between the DIS Custom Programs Department Housing & Student Life Department and Care Team on student cases in conjunction with University of Texas at Austin

Additional DIS Responsibilities

Facilitate and attend after-hour and possibly weekend events related to the First Year Program
Assist and collaborate on ad-hoc administrative tasks within the Custom Programs Department as well as other departments at DIS
Co-lead DIS study tours including but not limited to the First Year Program study tours

Who are you

DIS alum and preferably though not required a University of Texas at Austin alum
You have completed a bachelors degree or higher
Strong understanding of US higher education system including student life at the university/college level
Highly organized with the ability to prioritize problem solve and manage time effectively
Proactive creative and curious self-starter who can work independently
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Collaborative and comfortable giving and receiving feedback and thrives working in a team
Confident in and structured approach to event planning administrative support and leading student sessions/activities
Flexible with working hours to account for after-hour events and spontaneous projects

More Information

If you have any questions regarding the position please contact Zoé Kilbourne Director of Custom Programs ().This is a full-time paid internship over 5 months (August 1 2026 December 31 2026) and reports to the Director of Custom Programs.

Required Experience:

Junior IC