Study Advisor

At the Area Office for Medicine and Pharmacy, we provide support and services to students, management, researchers, teachers, technical and administrative staff, as well as others working within the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy.

The Area Office is part of the university administration but receives most of its assignments from the area board and the vice rector of the faculty. The Area Office has approximately 70 employees and is divided into five units.

We are now looking for a study and career advisor for the student support unit. Our mission is to provide support to admitted and prospective students within the faculty in the form of counseling sessions, career planning, and coordination. The unit consists of 15 people, of which 9 are study advisors and 6 administrative officers, and is located close to the students at the Biomedical Center (BMC) in Uppsala.

Responsibilities

As a study advisor, you will primarily work with study and career guidance and cross-disciplinary tasks. The aim is for each student to receive a good reception and support in managing study-related issues based on their needs and circumstances.

Your responsibilities include:

• Advising students on study and career matters (expectations, study culture, and learning styles)
• Handling student cases
• Administration such as conducting eligibility checks, student exchanges, and issuing study certificates
• Developing individual study plans
• Responsible for monitoring study results
• Coordinating orientation days
• Planning information activities for students
• Supporting students with disabilities
• Possibly participating in marketing events and job fairs

You will collaborate closely with other study advisors and maintain frequent contact with program leaders and administrators. You will also cooperate with other units that interact with students at Uppsala University. The work is characterized by an annual cycle that requires good planning and includes periods of high workload.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree from higher education or equivalent competence deemed equivalent by the employer, combined with relevant work experience for the position.
• Communicates clearly and factually in both Swedish and English, both orally and in writing.
• At least 1 year of current experience as a study advisor in higher education or equivalent competence assessed as equivalent by the employer.
• At least 1 year of experience in supportive and advisory conversations.
• Very good skills in using various digital tools and related technology.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability, such as having good collaboration skills, being engaged, enjoying working with people, and wanting to help shape new working methods together with your colleagues. Furthermore, you are self-driven and structured to manage multiple cases of different types simultaneously. You take responsibility for and drive your processes and are flexible, meticulous, methodical, and quality-conscious.

Desirable/meritorious

• Good knowledge of advanced level education within the faculty and possible career paths.
• Experience with the administrative systems used by Uppsala University, such as Ladok, Studium/Canvas, NyA, TimeEdit, TimeCenter.
• Experience in educational administration at a university or college.
• Good knowledge of the university world.
• Good awareness of other cultures.

About the Position

The position is permanent (a probationary period may apply). The extent is 100%. Start date by agreement. Place of employment: Uppsala.

For inquiries about the position, please contact: Unit Manager Cecilia Andersson at tel 018-471 1599, email [email protected].

Welcome with your application by January 16, 2026, UFV-PA 2025/3996.

Uppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international position. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is all 7,600 employees and 53,000 students who, with curiosity and commitment, make Uppsala University one of the most exciting workplaces in the country.

Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at Uppsala University here (https://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/).

The position may be subject to security clearance. A prerequisite for employment is that the applicant is approved during the security clearance.

We kindly decline offers of recruitment and advertising assistance.

Applications are received in Uppsala University's recruitment system.

Union representatives: Saco-S - [email protected], Seko - [email protected], ST (OFR/S) - [email protected]