About the opportunity
The University of Southern Denmark is seeking a dedicated study counselor to join a strong professional guidance team within SDU Education. In this role, you will be affiliated with a specific faculty to guide students on academic choices, well-being issues, study plans, rules, motivation, and transitions from start to graduation. You will help develop a brand new guidance framework aimed at promoting student well-being, preventing dropout, and supporting successful academic journeys. The position is based at the university campus in Odense and offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional development.
Salary and benefits
- Engaged and strong professional guidance team with regular peer sparring and networking opportunities
- Opportunity to make a tangible difference for students and shape a newly established guidance unit
- Good workplace culture with strong collegial support and daily flexibility
- Salary and terms set according to the applicable collective agreement between the Ministry of Finance and relevant negotiating organizations
Who can apply?
- Experience in educational counseling, preferably within a higher education institution
- Completed guidance education such as university guidance training (AEU), diploma, master's degree, or equivalent competencies
- Knowledge of university degree programs, structures, and regulations
- Strong understanding of guidance professionalism with a professional approach
- Systematic, structured, and independent working style
- Strong collaboration and networking skills
- Fluent oral and written proficiency in both Danish and English
Required documents
- Cover letter (maximum 5 MB, in Adobe PDF format)
- CV (maximum 5 MB, in Adobe PDF format)
- Diploma or transcript of records (in Adobe PDF format)
When to apply
- Application deadline: November 22, 2026, at 23:59:59
- Interviews are expected to be held on November 30, 2026
- Start date: February 1, 2027
How to apply
- Prepare all required documents in Adobe PDF format without civil registration numbers (CPR numbers must be redacted if present)
- Submit your application online via the official recruitment portal by the application deadline
Additional information
- All attached files must be in Adobe PDF format.
- Cover letters and CVs must not exceed 5 MB each.
- Civil registration numbers (CPR numbers) must not appear in the application documents; if present, they must be redacted.
- For inquiries regarding the position, contact Tine Andersen, Head of Study Guidance, at tinea@sdu.dk or telephone +45 2223 1475.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Professionals with formal guidance training and direct experience supporting students in higher education
- Candidates excited about building and shaping a newly established, centralized university guidance unit from the ground up
- Individuals who possess strong cross-cultural communication skills and are fully comfortable counseling in both Danish and English
What should you think carefully about?
- The position requires full-time commitment based physically at the Odense campus
- Applicants must be comfortable managing complex institutional rules and assisting students facing diverse well-being and academic challenges
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role fits professionals looking to advance their career in higher education administration and student services, offering a unique chance to help shape institution-wide guidance strategies while developing expertise in student success and retention.
Our take
Candidates with a background in academic counseling and a passion for student advocacy should seriously consider applying before the November 2026 deadline.
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