About the opportunity
DTU Engineering Technology is seeking an administrative coordinator to handle tasks within the institute’s continuing and further education area. In this role, you will serve as a central liaison connecting internal study and section leaders, lecturers, central university units like DTU Learn for Life, and external partners. Key responsibilities include coordinating semester module offerings and teacher staffing across five diploma programs, managing study administration in systems such as STADS and DTU Inside, processing credit transfers and prior learning assessments, coordinating final projects and exams, calculating external teacher remuneration, and arranging classroom bookings and event logistics.
Salary and benefits
- Salary and employment conditions governed by Danish state collective agreements (OAO-S/HK Stat or AC TAP).
- Possibility of negotiating salary supplements according to DTU pay structures.
- Flexible working framework with schedule flexibility based on trust and responsibility.
- Dynamic working environment with 134 administration colleagues.
Who can apply?
- Must be fluent in both spoken and written Danish (English-language applications will not be considered).
- Strong organizational, coordination, and written communication skills in both Danish and English.
- Prior experience in study administration, particularly with diploma programs or continuing education, is highly advantageous.
- Experience working in a university culture or multi-stakeholder organization is preferred.
Required documents
- Cover letter (motiveret ansøgning)
- CV
- Diplomas and academic transcripts (eksamensbeviser)
When to apply
- Application deadline: September 20, 2026.
- Target start date: December 1, 2026, or as soon as possible.
How to apply
- Click the 'Apply Now' button on the official DTU job portal.
- Fill out the online application form in Danish.
- Upload your cover letter, CV, and degree certificates before the deadline.
Additional information
- The primary work location is DTU's Ballerup Campus (Lautrupvang 13A, 2750 Ballerup, Denmark).
- Open-source background checks may be conducted for qualified candidates due to security and export control rules surrounding critical technology research.
- Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
- For further information about the position, contact Head of Administration Allan Hurup at +45 23675371 or ahpe@dtu.dk.
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…
- Administrative professionals with experience in university study administration.
- Individuals fluent in both Danish and English who enjoy multi-stakeholder coordination.
- Candidates looking for a flexible, collaborative work environment within a technical university.
What should you think carefully about?
- Fluency in Danish is mandatory; applications in English will not be considered.
- The role is strictly on-site at the Ballerup campus in Denmark.
- Qualified candidates may be subject to open-source background checks due to the university's research profile.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role offers a stable administrative career within a dynamic academic setting. It is perfect for a coordinator who thrives on managing complex logistics, such as teacher staffing and exam scheduling, while supporting educational programs.
Our take
This is a great fit for a Danish-speaking administrator with university experience. It is not suitable for those who do not speak Danish or who are seeking remote work.
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