Project Specialist, International Student Service
- Location Helsinki
Posted 18.06.2026, 15:15 - Closes 09.07.2026, 23:59
Project Specialist, International Student Service
We are looking for a **Project Specialist for International Student Service** to join the International Services team in Helsinki. The position is fixed-term from 17 August 2026 to 31 August 2029.
As a Specialist for International Student Support Services, you will:
– Work primarily at the Pasila campus in Haaga-Helia, with occasional visits to the Porvoo and Vierumäki campuses
– Coordinate a development project for international student support services
– Develop new services to support Haaga-Helias growing international student population and describe the international student service path from applicant to alumni, communicating services clearly and visually through our website
– Support international students in their relocation and integration into Finland, as well as in starting their studies at Haaga-Helia
– Advise and guide international students in practical matters, and organize events and webinars
– Actively support international students in finding internships and employment in Finland
– Collaborate with colleagues to develop, using service design methods, a concept for a service point supporting international students, and launch its operations
The person we are looking for is expected to have
– A higher education degree (Masters level)
– Experience in collaboration between higher education institutions, companies, and other stakeholders
– Fluent English skills; additional language skills are considered an advantage
– Excellent communication and organizational skills, and a proactive working approach
– The inclusion of one or preferably two referees and their contact details in the application
**We offer**a dynamic and international working environment, enthousiastic work atmosphere, and a diverse and impactful role where you can contribute to developing Haaga-Helias international activities We offerexcellent opportunities for developing oneself. We work in multiple locations and offer comprehensive employee benefits. We have the Supporting mental health at work® recognition. We comply with the collective agreement of universities of applied sciences.
**For more information**, please contact Head of International Relations Katri Salmi. Time for phone enquiries: Friday 3.7. during 9:00–15:00. Tel: 050 596 7652.
**Apply by**Thursday 9.7.2026. Please include CV. The interviews will be held on 3.8. and 4.8.2026.
Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences
Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences is one of Europe's biggest business and services oriented universities, and a leader in many of its fields. Our fields include business economics, business information technology, hotel, restaurant, tourism management, journalism, sports management, and vocational teacher education. Our community consists of some 700 teaching, RDI and admin professionals, and 11 000 students.