Student Engagement Officer

Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)

Positions: Bachelor Positions

Application Deadline: 21 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon)

Country: Portugal

Type of Contract: Temporary

Job Status: Full-time

Hours Per Week: 40

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PROCEDURE FOR A STUDENT ENGAGEMENT OFFICER FOR THE EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY ALLIANCE FOR GLOBAL HEALTH (EUGLOH) UNIT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PORTO GOVERNING BODIES SUPPORT SERVICE UNDER A FIXED-TERM PRIVATE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT – Ref. TEG-REIT-26-11

Pursuant to Article 140 of the Portuguese Labour Code, approved by Law No. 7/2009 of 12 February, notice is hereby given that a recruitment and selection procedure is open for a period of 10 working days for the recruitment of one Student Engagement Officer under a fixed-term private employment contract for the EUGLOH Unit of the University of Porto’s Governing Bodies Support Service.

The normal working week comprises forty hours. The salary corresponds to the 1st pay step, pay level 16-A (€1,713.31), of the Officer (Técnico Superior) career category, as set out in the Salary Scale contained in Annexes II and III of the University of Porto’s Regulations on Careers, Recruitment, Employment and Performance Assessment of Technical, Specialist and Management Staff, approved by Order No. 12696/2024 and published in the Portuguese Official Gazette (Diário da República), Series II, No. 206, of 23 October, as subsequently amended, plus meal allowance.

1. Required Qualifications

Applications are open to all persons of legal age who meet the following minimum requirements, supported by documentary evidence:

1. Academic Qualifications: a Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields: International Relations, European Studies, Political Science, Public Administration, Public Policy, Communication Sciences, Marketing, Business Sciences, Economics, Management, or Educational Sciences and related areas.
2. English Language Proficiency: written and spoken English proficiency at a minimum level of C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
3. Portuguese Language Proficiency: Written and spoken Portuguese proficiency at a minimum level of B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Applicants of foreign nationality, with the exception of nationals of Portuguese-speaking countries, must demonstrate written and spoken Portuguese proficiency at a minimum level of B2.

Applicants who do not possess or fail to submit the mandatory documentation demonstrating compliance with the above minimum requirements shall be automatically excluded from the procedure and shall not proceed to the Curriculum Assessment stage.

2. Selection Criteria

2.1. Preferred Qualifications (to be evidenced by supporting documentation)

1. Postgraduate qualification, Master's degree or Doctorate in International Relations, European Studies, Political Science, Public Administration, Public Policy, Communication Sciences, Marketing, Business Sciences, Economics, Management, or Educational Sciences and related areas;
2. Proven experience in student participation initiatives, mentoring, student engagement activities, student associations, youth organisations or similar structures;
3. Proven professional experience in advisory and support activities for governing bodies and/or management structures, including stakeholder relationship management;
4. Proven professional experience in the higher education sector, particularly in the direct support of funded projects and international cooperation initiatives in the fields of education, training and/or youth, within the Erasmus+ Programme, the European Universities Initiative or related programme actions;
5. Proven professional experience in the organisation and management of institutional events and educational or training activities within the higher education sector (e.g. institutional visits, project meetings, continuing professional development courses, conferences, workshops and seminars);
6. Proven international and intercultural experience, namely through participation in international projects, mobility periods (e.g. Erasmus+ or other international mobility programmes) and/or demonstrated proficiency in one or more languages of the Alliance consortium (French, Swedish, Hungarian, Spanish, German, Norwegian, Serbian or Dutch);
7. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) and collaborative digital tools such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Slack or equivalent platforms;
8. Motivation to perform the role and understanding of the importance of student participation within the framework of the European Universities Initiative, to be demonstrated in the cover letter;
9. Knowledge of the mission and contemporary challenges of European Higher Education, as well as European programmes supporting education, training, youth and sport, in particular Erasmus+ and the European Universities Initiative, to be demonstrated in the cover letter;
10. Availability to take up the post within the timeframe established by the University of Porto (understood as availability to commence employment in January 2027), to be stated in the cover letter.

2.2. Criteria to Be Assessed During the Selection Interview

1. Professional attitude;
2. Motivation to perform the role;
3. Role-specific knowledge;
4. Communication skills and verbal fluency in Portuguese and English.

3. Duties to be performed

The duties to be performed are those of the Officer (Técnico Superior) category and career path, as set out in Annex I of the University of Porto’s Regulations on Careers, Recruitment, Employment and Performance Assessment of Technical, Specialist and Management Staff, approved by Order No. 12696/2024, of 23 October, falling within the remit of the EUGLOH Unit of the University of Porto’s Governing Bodies Support Service, consisting of:

1. Supporting the implementation of activities relating to student participation and student-led initiatives within the framework of the European University Alliance for Global Health (EUGLOH), contributing to the achievement of the Alliance’s strategic objectives in the fields of education, research, innovation and societal engagement;
2. Supporting the coordination, development and continuous improvement of Alliance bodies involving student participation, including the International Student Board (ISB), the Local Student Boards (LSBs) and other participatory structures established by the Alliance;
3. Contributing to the effective involvement of students in the governance, implementation and development of the Alliance by facilitating communication and collaboration among students, governing bodies, operational teams, Work Packages, academic and professional staff, and other relevant stakeholders;
4. In particular, contributing to the following:
   1. Providing technical and administrative support for the organisation and follow-up of meetings, including the preparation of minutes, memoranda, reports, agendas, supporting documentation, workshops and other activities involving student communities across the Alliance;
   2. Preparing supporting documentation, including agendas, supporting documents, minutes, reports, memoranda, onboarding materials for new members, handover resources and other tools that contribute to meeting project reporting requirements, preserving institutional memory, ensuring continuity and supporting the quality of student participation structures;
   3. Supporting the planning, implementation, monitoring and promotion of activities relating to student participation and student-led initiatives, ensuring alignment with the objectives, work plans and expected outcomes of the EUGLOH2PLUS project;
   4. Monitoring and supporting student participation across Alliance activities and Work Packages, identifying barriers to participation, gathering feedback and contributing to the development of mechanisms that strengthen student engagement in governance and decision-making processes;
   5. Facilitating communication and cooperation among student representatives, Alliance governing bodies, Work Package leaders within the EUGLOH2PLUS project, academic and professional staff, and other relevant stakeholders, ensuring that student perspectives are appropriately communicated and taken into account in decision-making processes;
   6. Providing technical and administrative support for student-led initiatives, including the development, implementation, monitoring and promotion of projects and activities undertaken by students within the Alliance;
   7. Maintaining regular liaison with the ten partner universities of the EUGLOH2PLUS project and with other relevant national and international organisations on matters relating to student participation, participatory governance and student engagement;
   8. Contributing to reporting, monitoring, quality assurance and continuous improvement processes relating to student participation and the governance of the Alliance;
   9. Promoting initiatives that enhance diversity and inclusion, as well as the visibility, sustainability and long-term impact of student participation activities and student-led initiatives within EUGLOH.

4. Duration of Contract

The Student Engagement Officer will be appointed on a fixed-term contract for a period of 24 months.

5. Place of Work

The duties will be carried out at the EUGLOH Unit of the University of Porto, located at the University of Porto’s Rectorate, Praça Gomes Teixeira, Porto, Portugal.

6. Selection Panel

Chair — Lisa Alves Dequech, Middle Manager (Level II), Governing Bodies Support Service;

First Full Member — Maria Teresa Guimarães de Medina, Associate Professor, Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, University of Porto;

Second Full Member — André Miguel Alves Pinto, Officer, Human Resources Service;

First Alternate Member — Daniel Dantas, Officer, Governing Bodies Support Service;

Second Alternate Member — Diana Dias, Officer, Legal Support Service.

7. Selection Methods and Assessment Criteria

1. The selection process will comprise a Curriculum Assessment (CA) and a Selection Interview (SI). The six highest-ranked applicants following the Curriculum Assessment stage will be invited to attend the Selection Interview.
2. The assessment criteria and weightings applicable to the Curriculum Assessment and the Selection Interview, including the corresponding scoring methodology, are set out in the Selection Panel's Assessment Criteria Minutes.
3. Failure to attend the Selection Interview, where applicable, shall be deemed a withdrawal from the recruitment procedure and will result in exclusion from the process.
4. In the event of an applicant withdrawing before the scheduled interview, the next applicant(s) in order of ranking will be invited until the intended number of interviewees has been reached.

8. Application Procedure

1. Applicants must access and register on the APPLY UP online platform at https://www.apply.up.pt to submit their application, selecting the recruitment procedure for which they wish to apply (Ref. TEG-REIT-26-11). Applications must be completed by filling in the sections available under "My Application" on the APPLY UP platform. The selection methods and assessment criteria applicable to this recruitment procedure are also available on the platform.
2. Applications must be submitted exclusively through the above-mentioned platform between 7th and 21st of October of 2026 and must be accompanied by the following mandatory supporting documentation:
   1. A Curriculum Vitae, drafted in Portuguese, containing only the applicant's full name for identification purposes. Any other personal data subject to protection under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) should be omitted.
   2. Copies of the academic qualification certificate(s) for all degrees obtained (together with proof of recognition by a Portuguese higher education institution, where the degree was awarded by a foreign higher education institution), demonstrating compliance with the minimum requirement set out in Section 1(a) of this notice.
   3. Language certificate(s) (e.g. language course certificate, declaration issued by an educational institution confirming the proficiency level attained, or certificate of successful completion of language modules within a higher education institution indicating the proficiency level achieved), demonstrating compliance with the minimum requirement set out in Section 1(b) of this notice. Certificates obtained through online testing will not be accepted, as they do not provide adequate mechanisms for identity verification, examination supervision or institutional validation of the authenticity of results.
   4. Cover letter.
3. In addition to the documents listed above, applicants must also submit documentary evidence supporting the Preferred Qualifications set out in Section 2 of this notice.
4. Applicants may also submit any additional documents they consider relevant to the assessment of their qualifications and experience.
   1. Supporting documents must be uploaded directly to the APPLY UP online platform (https://www.apply.up.pt) and may not be submitted through links to external platforms or cloud storage services.

   All documents submitted as part of the application must be provided exclusively in Portable Document Format (PDF).

5. Failure to submit, within the stipulated deadline, any of the documents listed in Section 8.2 of this notice shall result in exclusion from the recruitment procedure.

9. Notifications

1. Notifications shall be made through publication on the APPLY UP online platform, in accordance with Article 112(1)(c) of the Portuguese Code of Administrative Procedure (CPA) and shall take effect under the terms of Article 113 of the same Code.
2. Applicants shall have a period of 10 working days to submit comments, should they wish to do so, within the framework of the hearing of interested parties’ procedure, pursuant to Articles 121 and following of the Portuguese Code of Administrative Procedure.

10. Termination of the selection procedure

This selection procedure may be terminated in the institution’s interests, by means of a duly reasoned decision, even before the final ranking list is notified to the candidates, following a hearing of the interested parties.

11. Reserve list

A reserve list shall be established where, following the conclusion of the present recruitment procedure, the duly approved final ranking list contains a greater number of successful applicants than the number of available vacancies. The reserve list may be used for a maximum period of 12 months from the date of approval of the final ranking list in the event of a vacancy arising from the termination of the employment relationship of the selected applicant.

12. Additional Information

1. Applicants seeking further information regarding the recruitment procedure should contact recrutamentorh@sp.up.pt, indicating the reference number of the procedure, the professional category and the location of the position applied for.
2. In accordance with Data Protection Legislation, information concerning the procedure shall not be disclosed to third parties who are not applicants in the recruitment process.

13. Equal Opportunities

In accordance with Article 9(h) of the Constitution of the Portuguese Republic, the Public Administration, as an employer, actively promotes a policy of equal opportunities for women and men in access to employment and career progression and takes all appropriate measures to prevent any form of discrimination.

Porto, 7th of October of 2026

The Administrator of the University of Porto

Dr. João Carlos Ribeiro

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Where the degree has been awarded by a foreign higher education institution, it must be recognised by a Portuguese higher education institution in accordance with Decree-Law No. 66/2018 of 16 August, which establishes the legal framework governing the recognition of foreign higher education qualifications. All required formalities must be completed prior to appointment. Submission of proof of recognition does not exempt applicants from submitting the relevant Bachelor's degree certificate.

Applicants holding an Integrated Master's degree, Master's degree or Doctorate must also submit their Bachelor's degree certificate. Failure to do so will result in exclusion from the procedure. Applicants may additionally submit certificates relating to any other academic qualifications they hold.

Applicants must submit a copy of the relevant language certificate(s), such as a language course certificate; a statement issued by an educational institution confirming the proficiency level attained; or a certificate confirming successful completion of language modules within a higher education institution, provided that the proficiency level achieved is specified. Certificates obtained through online testing will not be accepted, as they do not provide adequate mechanisms for identity verification, examination supervision or institutional validation of the authenticity of results.

Where to apply

Website: https://app.apply.up.pt/procedures/h9zbwztqtp9qkq6k

Requirements

• Research Field: Communication sciences » Other — Education Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalent
• Research Field: Economics » Marketing — Education Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalent
• Research Field: Educational sciences » Other — Education Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalent
• Research Field: Economics » Marketing — Education Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalent
• Research Field: Economics » Management studies — Education Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalent
• Research Field: Political sciences » Other — Education Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalent
• Research Field: Management sciences » Other — Education Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalent
• Languages: ENGLISH — Level: Excellent

Additional Information

Website for additional job details: https://sigarra.up.pt/spup/pt/noticias_geral.ver_noticia?p_nr=93031

Work Location(s)

• Number of offers available: 1
• Company/Institute: Reitoria da Universidade do Porto
• Country: Portugal
• State/Province: Porto
• City: Porto
• Postal Code: 4099-002
• Street: Praça Gomes Teixeira

Contact

• State/Province: Porto
• City: Porto
• Website: https://sigarra.up.pt/spup/pt/uni_geral.unidade_view?pv_unidade=345
• Street: Praça Gomes Teixeira
• Postal Code: 4099-002
• E-Mail: recrutamentorh@sp.up.pt