Course Administrator at the Department of Biological Education

The Department of Biological Education (IBG) at Uppsala University coordinates and administers all undergraduate education within the biological section.

The department's overarching goal is to offer a wide range of courses and educational programs in biology, biotechnology, and bioinformatics at a high international level and with high pedagogical quality. The department has a broad operation and is located on three campuses: the Evolutionary Biology Centre, the Biomedical Centre, and Campus Gotland. Our educational environment is highly international, with students and a network of teachers from most parts of the world. The department has about 30 employees and 1300 students. Please read more about the department's work at https://www.uu.se/institution/biologisk-grundutbildning/ (https://www.uu.se/institution/biologisk-grundutbildning/)

Job Responsibilities

In your role as a course administrator, you will provide administrative support and service to teachers and students at both undergraduate and graduate levels. The work is based in a team where course administrators work closely with program directors, teachers, and other administrative staff. You will also have contact with entities outside the department, such as the administration and faculty, and there is an opportunity to join several administrative networks within Uppsala University.

The administrative support includes, among other things, the administration of course schedules, room bookings, examinations, as well as course registration and recording of study results. The administrative systems you will work with are primarily TimeEdit, Ladok, Inspera, Studium, and NyA. Other tasks may be added within the framework of the employment.

Qualifications

Relevant higher education, vocational training in the administrative field, or equivalent competence deemed comparable by the employer. Experience in administrative work. Good computer skills and knowledge of the Office suite. Good ability to express yourself in Swedish and English, both orally and in writing.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability. We see that you have the ability to structure your work, prioritize, and meet deadlines while being meticulous. You also need to be flexible and open to system changes. The work requires that you can work independently and take initiative in your daily tasks. As a person, you need to be outgoing and have good communication skills as this position involves many personal contacts with, for example, students, colleagues, and teachers/researchers. We who will work with you see ourselves as a team and value your ability to collaborate.

Desirable/Meritorious

Experience in educational administration at a college or university. Experience with the educational administrative systems TimeEdit, Ladok, Studium, and Inspera, as well as other systems/programs used at Uppsala University is meritorious.

About the Employment

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

For inquiries about the position, please contact: Richard Svanbäck, 072 – 999 95 46, [email protected]

Welcome with your application by March 6, 2026, UFV-PA 2026/460.

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 country's most exciting workplaces.

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

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

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Applications are received in Uppsala University's recruitment system.

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