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Do you want to actively shape the future of Europe and be part of an international network? Then apply for 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 207,500 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.

Photo: Dávid Molnár
Steering Committee und Student Board in Pécs, Oktober 2025

We are looking for one motivated student representative (f/m/d) to represent the University of Potsdam on the EDUC Student Board, starting from 1 March 2026, 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 Governing Board in functions such as Chair or Vice-Chair, Secretariat, Communication Manager or HR Manager
  • Monthly involvement in various Alliance working groups (optional)
  • Participation in EDUC Steering Committees (at least twice a year on site) - the joint meeting of all Alliance members at the partner universities abroad
  • Participation in/representation at university events (e.g. Campus Festival, UP.START)
  • Have a desire and ideas for co-design/activities/community building at the UP and the Alliance

Requirements:

  • Interest in Higher Education Policy
  • Desire for exchange with international students
  • Motivation to actively help shape EDUC Alliance
  • Previous Experience with student communities and committees (desirable)
  • Very good knowledge of English
  • Very good communication and organisational skills
  • Be a team player, reliable and flexible (when travelling)
  • Familiarity with the EDUC Alliance (desirable)
  • Enthusiasm for Europe and university policy processes/university operations/processes in scientific 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 questionnaire, by email to infoeduc-allianceeu  by 30 November 2025. You can also call 0331 977 153021 if you have any questions.

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