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We are looking for

An International Officer focusing on fee-paying students

Content and Responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced international officer with knowledge of international student activities within universities. The officer's main responsibilities are to administer and provide service to fee-paying students. The work includes managing tuition fees, scholarships, residence permits, insurance, orientation programs, etc. The position involves close contact with prospective and admitted international students and responsibility for smooth processing of individual student matters. The officer is the university's contact person for the Swedish Migration Agency and the Legal, Financial and Administrative Services Agency for this target group. It includes close collaboration with the mentioned and other authorities, follow-up work, and development of support services for fee-paying students.

Qualifications

You should have completed higher education and excellent knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written. You should also have experience in qualified case management within the public sector.

It is advantageous if you have experience in international student case management at a Swedish higher education institution or in managing residence permit cases at the Swedish Migration Agency. Other experience related to residence permit issues, especially residence permits for studies, or work at a foreign authority in the areas of visas and residence permits is also advantageous.

You should be able to work independently, take initiatives, and manage a work situation where many different tasks need to be solved simultaneously or spontaneously. As a person, you are well-organized with a good ability to analyze, process, and communicate complex information clearly to colleagues, students, and other authorities. You find it easy to give presentations in both English and Swedish. You are meticulous and committed to working according to the organization's set goals.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

Workplace

The Student Center is part of Malmö University's common operational support, where the International Office is one of four units. The International Office has a coordinating responsibility for the university's internationalization efforts. The unit's main tasks include support for the mobility of incoming and outgoing students for studies and internships, mentoring programs and other activities at home, marketing and recruitment of international students, cooperation agreements, staff mobility, faculty support for international educational cooperation, and support for university management in strategic issues regarding internationalization.

Inquiries

Unit Manager Karin Frydenlund [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) tel. 040 - 665 72 30

In preparation for the recruitment process, Malmö University has taken a stance on recruitment channels and marketing. Therefore, we kindly decline all offers of advertising and recruitment assistance in connection with this advertisement.

Application

You apply for the position via Malmö University's recruitment system by clicking the "Apply" button. You, as the applicant, are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete according to the instructions below and that it reaches the university no later than 2025-12-10. Your application should be written in Swedish, English, or one of the Scandinavian languages. You, as the applicant, are responsible for translating your application and its attachments.

The application must include:

• Curriculum vitae
• Relevant grades and certificates
• A brief account of a maximum of 1 page where you describe your experience, background, and skills related to the position applied for and how this makes you the most suitable candidate

Other

The position is a temporary appointment of 100% with a start date of March 1 - December 31, 2026.

Malmö University is a workplace and an institution that strives to have an open and inclusive approach, where equality and equal opportunities add value to our operations.

Malmö University applies individual salary setting.

Start Date

As soon as possible or by agreement.

Union Representatives

SACO-s: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
OFR: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
SEKO: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Welcome with your application!