Community Advisor (time-limited)
Role highlights
Full Time
Permanent
Advisory
On-site
The Community Advisor role is a full-time, time-limited position focused on supporting undergraduate U.S. students during their exchange semester in Copenhagen. Key competencies include strong interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships, guide students through practical and social challenges, and mediate conflicts. The advisor acts as a liaison between students and DIS administration, requiring adaptability, multitasking, and a positive, optimistic attitude. Experience with exchange programs or communal living environments is essential, alongside fluency in written and spoken English. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, is required to manage administrative tasks such as cleaning rosters and expense claims. The role demands comfort with hosting and facilitating community-building events, including evening dinners and meetings, and some weekend and local commuting is expected. While no formal education is mandated, pedagogical or social pedagogical skills are advantageous. The position emphasizes cross-cultural collaboration, independence, initiative, and creativity aligned with DIS’s values of professional development and a supportive, friendly work environment. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Denmark without visa sponsorship. Overall, the role balances administrative responsibilities with active student engagement, requiring a candidate who is socially adept, organized, and committed to fostering a healthy, inclusive student community abroad.
About the role
Role Summary
- Support undergraduate U.S. students during their exchange in Copenhagen
- Act as a bridge between students and administration at DIS
- Build relationships and provide guidance throughout the semester abroad
Responsibilities
- Help students create healthy communities and develop life/interpersonal skills
- Collaborate with Housing & Student Life on events and projects
- Support students with practical matters (e.g., booking appointments, addressing conflicts)
- Work on a cross-cultural team dedicated to the DIS mission and values
- Plan and execute activities (introductory meetings, community building sessions)
- Host 2-3 evening dinners per month at student housing sites
- Coordinate administrative tasks (cleaning rosters, expense claims)
- Respond to student emails about practical questions and community building
- Guide and mediate conflicts between students
Requirements
- Ability to multi-task and adapt quickly to changing plans
- Optimism and a positive outlook
- Comfortable engaging with students and having difficult conversations
- Knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Office
- Experience with exchange programs or group living (e.g., housing collectives)
- Fluent written and spoken English
- Legally able to work in Denmark (no work visa provided)
- No specific education required; strong social skills and interest in young adult challenges are most important
Nice to Have
- Pedagogical or social pedagogical skills
Additional Details
- Balance of administrative and interpersonal work
- Involvement in evening and some weekend activities (about six days/month)
- Some commuting within Copenhagen required
DIS Work Values & Styles
- Cross-cultural learning
- Independence and initiative
- Communication
- Creativity in the classroom
- Professional development and relationship-building
- Friendly work environment
- High-quality support and resources for faculty
- Collaborative co-working spaces
Start Date
- Full-time, time-limited position
- Begins February 1, 2026
- Expected end date: January 1, 2027
How to Apply
- Submit a resume and application letter in English
- Mention in your application that you found the job at Jobindex
- Note: An internal candidate is also being considered
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