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Do you want to actively shape the future of Europe and be part of an international network? Then become part of the EDUC Student Board!

Young, modern, research-orientated: Founded in 1991, the University of Potsdam has firmly established itself in the academic landscape. It has been leading the European university alliance European Digital UniverCity (EDUC) since 2019. EDUC is a structure-changing alliance that aims to create a European higher education area in which students, staff, teachers and researchers from the partner universities can learn, teach and work together. The alliance now consists of eight partners in seven countries (Italy, France, Germany, Spain, Hungary, the Czech Republic and Norway).

The Student Board is an integral part of EDUC and is made up of student representatives from the eight partner universities. It represents the 200,000 students and acts as a bridge between the students and the alliance. The services from which all EDUC students benefit include summer schools, short-term and long-term exchange programmes, internships and language courses.

EDUC Student Board beim SC Meeting in Drammen, Norwegen
Photo: Nils Klave
EDUC Student Board beim SC Meeting in Drammen, Norwegen. Juni 2024, Photo by Nils Klave

We are looking for two motivated student representatives (f/m/d) to represent the University of Potsdam on the EDUC Student Board as soon as possible, who will volunteer approx. 2–3 hours per week.

Responsibilities:

  • Participation in the monthly online meetings of the Student Board - the student EDUC representation, with the opportunity to participate in the Governance Board in functions such as Chair or Vice-Chair, Secretariat, Communication Manager, HR Manager
  • Contribution to the design/ activities / community building in the University of Potsdam and the EDUC Alliance
  • Participation in/representation at university events (e.g. Campus Festival, UP.START)
  • Participation in EDUC Steering Committees (at least twice a year on site) - the joint meeting of all Alliance members at the partner universities abroad  (optional)
  • Monthly involvement in various Alliance working groups (optional)

Requirements:

  • Interest in Higher Education Policy
  • Motivation to actively help shape EDUC Alliance
  • Previous Experience with student communities and committees (desired)
  • Very good knowledge of English
  • Very good communication and organisational skills
  • Be a team player, reliable and flexible
  • Possibility to Travel (costs covered)
  • Ideally already know the EDUC Alliance
  • Enthusiasm for Europe and university policy processes/university operations

We offer:

  • A varied and rewarding responsibility
  • Possibility to shape the future of European Higher Education
  • A dynamic team on site and at European level
  • Regular trips abroad to European student conferences (ESU, EUSAF, etc.) and to partner universities (travel expenses are covered)
  • Opportunities for team building, further training through workshops and participation in EDUC programs

The EDUC Alliance values the diversity of its members and pursues the goals of equal opportunities regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity.

 

If you would like to get involved in a dynamic, international environment, help shape innovative projects and take part in exciting events at home and abroad, then this is your chance! Please send your application, including your CV and the short application form, by email to infoeduc-allianceeu  by 27 November 2024. You can also call 0331 977 1423 if you have any questions.

Nancy Wegner and Luisa Agrofylax will also be happy to provide you with further information on the call for applications by email (infoeduc-allianceeu).