About the opportunity
The Department of Finance and Accounting at the Technical University of Denmark is seeking an Administrative Coordinator for a versatile role combining administrative secretariat duties with practical service tasks. Working within a smaller secretariat, you will act as a central point of contact for colleagues and partners, ensuring smooth daily operations, structured task management, and an inviting environment. The role requires physical presence at the Kgs. Lyngby campus, with opportunities for remote work coordination as needed.
Salary and benefits
- Permanent position working 30 to 32 hours per week
- Salary and employment terms in accordance with the OAO-S collective agreement and relevant organizational agreements for clerical staff (HK/Stat)
- Possibility of negotiated supplements according to DTU wage structures
- An informal working environment with supportive colleagues across the organization
Who can apply?
- Experience with administrative tasks and coordination
- Ability to work in a structured manner and maintain an overview under multiple ongoing tasks
- Comfortable managing a combination of administrative duties and practical service tasks
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite and standard administrative systems
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills in a professional setting
Required documents
- Motivated application
- CV
- Relevant diplomas and certificates
When to apply
- Application deadline is November 11, 2026
- Desired employment start date is no later than February 1, 2027
How to apply
- Open the online application link
- Complete the online application form
- Attach your motivated application, CV, and relevant diplomas before the deadline
Additional information
- Because DTU works with critical technology research, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates due to security and export control regulations.
- For more information, contact Head of Secretariat Bettina Ingemann Nielsen by phone at +45 5115 7421.
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…
- You enjoy a hybrid role that balances desk-based administrative coordination with hands-on service and facility tasks.
- You thrive in an academic administrative environment that requires strong organizational skills and daily cross-departmental collaboration.
- You are seeking a stable, part-time professional position (30-32 hours/week) within an established European technical university.
What should you think carefully about?
- The position requires high physical presence at the Kgs. Lyngby campus in Denmark, so relocation or daily commuting is necessary.
- The work schedule is set at 30 to 32 hours per week rather than full-time, which may impact salary and compensation packages.
- Applicants must be comfortable balancing routine practical upkeep duties alongside complex administrative scheduling and correspondence.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is well-suited for professionals looking to build a stable administrative career within higher education or reinforce their expertise in institutional coordination and secretariat support. It provides steady employment, university-level institutional exposure, and a collaborative work culture without requiring an advanced academic degree.
Our take
Candidates with a strong administrative background who enjoy variety and practical problem-solving in an academic setting should seriously consider applying before the November 2026 deadline. Those seeking remote-only work or purely academic research roles will find this position less suitable.
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