Job Advertisement: Assistant at the International Department

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is consistently ranked as one of the world's leading universities. There are approximately 47,000 students and more than 8,800 employees in Lund, Helsingborg, and Malmö. We are united in our effort to understand, explain, and improve our world and the conditions of people.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Gender equality, equal opportunities, and diversity are fundamental principles for all parts of our operations.

About the Workplace

At the Faculty of Social Sciences' administrative office, Kansli S, we are about 50 employees, located in the Old Surgery building in the Paradis area, right in the heart of Lund.

We provide qualified operational support for faculty management and the faculty's departments in education, management support, research, HR, finance, and communication. Our work is characterized by independence, high engagement, and responsibility with great trust from management. We enjoy challenging ourselves and thinking innovatively, with ongoing development work.

The position is located at the International Department within Kansli S. The department is responsible for planning and coordinating international student exchanges and faculty-wide English-language education and courses at the undergraduate, advanced, and doctoral levels. The department provides advice and support on internationalization issues to faculty management and departments and proposes strategic directions for the faculty's internationalization efforts.

We Offer

Lund University is a government agency and offers good employment conditions. With a position as an assistant, you as a student have the opportunity to combine studies with work to complement your theoretical knowledge with practical work experience within academia.

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Job Responsibilities and Areas of Responsibility

As an assistant, the tasks may vary and should provide insight into the academic world. Your main tasks:

• Administration related to outgoing exchange students
• Certificates for students
• Ladok administration
• Temporary support and assistance at student events
• If necessary, assist with other administrative tasks

Additional tasks may be added, and your tasks may vary throughout the year, depending on current needs.

Qualifications

Eligible for employment as an assistant is someone who is actively studying at the undergraduate or advanced level at Lund University and has completed approved studies equivalent to at least 60 higher education credits.

Requirements for the position are that you:

• are admitted to a program in humanities, theology, economics, or law.
• are on track with your studies
• have very good knowledge of Swedish in both spoken and written forms
• have very good knowledge of English in both spoken and written forms
• have excellent administrative skills
• have the ability to work independently
• personal qualities required are teamwork ability, attention to detail, and communication skills

Meritorious qualifications for employment include:

• Experience working with educational administration
• Experience working in the Ladok system
• Knowledge of student mobility
• Additional language skills

Other

The positions are temporary from 2026-02-16 to 2026-06-30 (or by agreement) and involve a scope of 20% of full-time.

Regulations regarding educational employment as an assistant are found in the Higher Education Ordinance (SFS 2017:284), Chapter 5, Sections 8-12. The position is covered by the flex-time agreement.

How to Apply

Applications are made in Lund University's recruitment system. The application should include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in the position and how the position matches your qualifications. You should also attach an extract from LADOK certifying your eligibility. The application should also include any other documents you wish to submit (copies of transcripts, references, recommendation letters, etc.).

Welcome with your application!

The university applies individual salary setting. Please indicate your salary expectations in your application.

The Faculty of Social Sciences at Lund University is one of the country's leading knowledge centers for research and education in social and behavioral sciences. With operations in both Lund and Helsingborg, over 700 employees, and approximately 5,700 full-year students, the faculty is one of Lund University's largest. We offer a creative academic environment with engaged students and staff. Our main task is to develop, convey, and manage knowledge about society, people, and organizations in an environment characterized by openness, tolerance, and curiosity.

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