European University Institute Traineeship — Academic Service European University Institute
· Academic Service Apply by 02 Nov 2026 About This Opportunity The European University Institute is offering a 12-month paid Academic Service traineeship in Florence covering student administration, academic calendars, welcome and orientation, mobility, digitalisation and university-service operations. About the OpportunityThe Academic Service traineeship supports the EUI’s student-facing and academic-administration functions in Florence, including admissions/welcome, mobility, student administration/registrar work, the Scholars Hub and quality-related services.
What You Will Work OnActivities include supporting the academic calendar, Special ID-card processes with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, student administration, welcome/orientation/induction, major academic events such as the Conferring Ceremony and September Orientation, and digitalisation or process work.
Qualifications and Technical BackgroundApplicants need a completed first-cycle degree under the EUI rules, generally obtained within the previous three years unless further study applies. English at B2 or above, Microsoft Office and relevant administrative or student-service experience are part of the profile. University administration, digitalisation, multicultural experience and additional EU languages are advantageous. Compensation and Working ArrangementsThe traineeship is full-time in Florence, Monday to Friday for eight hours per day, and lasts 12 months. Planned start: 1 February 2027. Grant: EUR 1,540 per month, with eligible travel reimbursement and access to EUI facilities and subsidized meals. Deadline: 2 November 2026 at 23:59 CET. Who This Opportunity Is Best Suited ForApplicant Fit AnalysisThis traineeship may suit recent graduates who enjoy structured administration, service delivery and coordination in an international academic environment,



particularly those considering university administration, mobility or student services. Potential Challenges / Who May Find It Less SuitableThe role is operational and process-oriented rather than academic research. Applicants seeking a research assistantship or teaching role may find it misaligned, and the 12-month Florence commitment is significant. Overall Opportunity AssessmentThis traineeship offers broad exposure to how an international postgraduate institution operates behind the scenes, with a defined grant and multiple student-service functions. student administration academic services international mobility registrar digitalisation Florence Level Entry Time Commitment Full-time Employment Type Traineeship Contract Duration 12 months Hours per Week 40 Organization Type University Responsibilities
* Support academic calendars and student administration
* Support welcome, orientation and induction activities
* Contribute to mobility, registrar or quality workflows
* Support major academic events and digitalisation initiatives Funding & Compensation Amount EUR 1,540 / Per Month Funding Type Stipend Funding Status Paid Period Per Month
* Monthly grant Travel-expense reimbursement for eligible trainees from outside Florence
* Access to subsidized canteen/lunch arrangements
* Access to EUI facilities and training opportunities Requirements Education Completed first-cycle university degree under the EUI traineeship rules, normally obtained within three years before the deadline unless further study applies. Experience Relevant experience in one or more academic-administration, student-service or related areas is requested. Technical Skills Microsoft Office General Skills Administration Student services Event coordination Process management Digitalisation Organization Languages
* English
· CEFR B2
· required EUI traineeship nationality, degree-recency and language rules apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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