First-Year Program Assistant – DIS Copenhagen

1 day ago


København, Denmark DIS - Study Abroad in Scandinavia Full time
First-Year Program Assistant – DIS Copenhagen

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

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 students. In 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, 2025 – December 31, 2025), and reports to the Manager 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 at the 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 bachelor's degree or higher.
  • Strong understanding of the 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, Manager of Custom Programs ( ).

Deadline: As soon as possible

Contact Person: Zoé Kilbourne, Manager of Custom Programs

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