Admissions Officer at the Student Department

The Student Department is part of the university administration and is tasked with providing support and services to students before, during, and after their studies, as well as handling student matters.

The Student Department also provides operational support to the university's institutions, faculties, areas, and management. With a focus on the quality of education, the activities of the Student Department are characterized by professionalism, efficiency, legal certainty, and accessibility.

Within the section for admissions and student communication, which is part of the Student Department, responsibilities include not only admissions but also tuition fees and the university entrance exam, as well as the student communication group. The Student Department consists of approximately 150 people and operates in the Student House on the university campus.

We are currently looking for a driven Admissions Officer to join the Student Department. With us, you will have the opportunity to be part of an academic environment in an independent role with many points of contact.

More information about us can be found at: Student Department (https://medarbetare.su.se/vart-su/organisation/universitetsforvaltningen/studentavdelningen)

Responsibilities

As an Admissions Officer, your main responsibility will be to process applications for courses and programs at both undergraduate and graduate levels. A significant part of this work involves assessing qualifications from both national and international applicants and making decisions based on current regulations. The group's work is characterized by collaboration, participation, and offers great opportunities to influence and develop. The work also involves continuous contact with institutions and students. You are also expected to participate in other tasks within the Student Department as needed.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who has:

• An academic degree.
• Experience working as an administrator in education, admissions, or another relevant area.
• Good ability to express yourself verbally and in writing in Swedish and English.

Meritorious are:

• Experience working at a government agency.
• Good knowledge of educational administrative processes at an institution of higher education.
• Assessment of international secondary and academic qualifications in the admissions system NyA.
• Experience with Ladok.

Personal qualities

To succeed in this role, we see that you are good at working independently, have an easy time making contacts, and possess excellent communication skills. You should also be able to collaborate easily, take initiative, and adapt to a fast-paced and changing work environment.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

About the employment

The position is permanent full-time with a six-month probationary period. Stockholm University applies individual salary setting. Start date by agreement.

We offer

With us, you will experience the dynamics of the interplay between higher education and research, making Stockholm University an exciting and creative environment. You will work in an international environment and receive favorable conditions. The university is located in the National City Park with good connections to the city.

Stockholm University is committed to being a workplace free from discrimination, providing equal rights and opportunities for all.

Contact

Further information can be obtained from department head Helena Pallin, phone 08-161001, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) or from Admissions Officer Aina Saffo, phone 08 16 17 07, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).

Application

You apply for the position through Stockholm University's recruitment system. As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete and submitted to the university by the application deadline.

Instructions for applicants can be found on the website: How to apply for a position (https://www.su.se/om-universitetet/jobba-p%C3%A5-su/att-s%C3%B6ka-en-anst%C3%A4llning).

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