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Student Assistant
Student Assistant
The European Institute of Public Administration (EIPA) was created in 1981 on the occasion of the first European Council held in Maastricht and is supported by the EU Member States and the European Commission. Our core mission is to provide a mix of deep insights and practical knowledge about EU policies, to all professionals related to EU public affairs, with the key objective of further improving their skills and capabilities for effective management of the policies. In addition to the Maastricht-based headquarters, EIPA has a centre in Luxembourg: the European Centre for Judges and Lawyers (ECJL).
The position
You will work closely with one or more of your colleagues, supporting them with administrative and logistical tasks for projects and training activities. You report to the Head of Project Organisation.
Main tasks and responsibilities
As a Student Assistant within the PO Team, you will, amongst others:
- Assist the Project (Management) Officers with administrative, logistical, and e-learning activities for in-person and online training courses, seminars, and conferences
- Prepare project documents, maintain project files and databases, and facilitate communication with stakeholders
- Participate in project preparation and follow-up by helping with participant registrations, compiling and distributing project materials, and collecting feedback
- Miscellaneous supporting tasks
Your profile
To be successful in this role you need to have/be:
- a team player
- a proactive and constructive approach to challenges
- service oriented
- an eye for detail
- preferably the nationality of one of the EU Member States, of the candidate countries to the EU, or one of the EEA countries, Switzerland or the United Kingdom
Are you interested?
Please submit your CV (PDF) and a motivational letter (maximum one page also PDF) in English via the apply now button. Your application will be forwarded to the relevant staff member(s), who will consider the possibilities for cooperation.
Deadline for applications: 21 June 2026
The initial duration of the contract will be 6 months (with the possibility of prolongation).
When?
We would like the Student Assistant for the PO Team to start on 1 September 2026.
For practical information you can contact the HR Department by email: personnel@eipa.eu
Data Protection Notice (GDPR)
By submitting your application, you consent to the processing of your personal data for recruitment purposes by The European Institute of Public Administration (EIPA), in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Your personal information will be used solely for the purposes of assessing your suitability for the position and will not be shared with third parties without your explicit consent.
We will retain your data for no longer than is necessary for the recruitment process or, with your consent, for future opportunities. You have the right to access, rectify, or request the deletion of your data at any time.
For more information about how we process personal data and your rights under the GDPR, or to contact our Data Protection Officer, please email info@eipa.eu