Coordinator for Management at the University of Skövde

The University of Skövde is a central and leading actor in education, research, and collaboration that supports the transition to a sustainable future – regionally, nationally, and internationally. Our 10,000 students and 500 employees create conditions for society's digital transformation and sustainable community development through high-quality education and research in selected areas. Welcome to a vibrant campus in Skaraborg.

Do you want to work closely with the university's management and contribute to developing the operations? We are now looking for a coordinator for management at the University of Skövde (the University). The position is located at the management office where you, together with your colleagues, provide strategic and operational support to the university's management and board.

The management office coordinates the work with the university's overall operational planning and is involved in the institution's strategic projects, internal governance and control, as well as development work. The department also has central functions for case distribution, record-keeping, archiving, and support in administrative legal matters.

As a management coordinator, you will be an important part of the university's management support, where you combine ongoing case management and qualified investigative work with operational development and projects. The work is carried out in close collaboration with the board, rector, pro-rector, university director, and the university's management group. The role requires good administrative knowledge, high analytical ability, and the ability to independently drive issues from start to finish.

Your Role

Your main tasks as an investigator are to work, both independently and in close collaboration with colleagues and the university's management, to:

• develop, implement, and ensure the quality of investigations, analyses, and decision-making materials
• prepare and coordinate cases for decisions by the university's management and board
• be responsible for the development, revision, and enhancement of governing documents, guidelines, and internal regulations
• support management in the work with operational planning, follow-up, process development, and internal governance and control
• analyze and compile impact assessments, consultation responses, and follow-ups
• contribute to strategic projects and initiate or lead your own investigative and development assignments.

Additional tasks may be included in the position.

We are looking for someone who has:

• a university degree at least at the undergraduate level, preferably with a focus on political science, public administration, or another relevant field
• documented experience of qualified investigative work, preferably within the public sector
• experience of work related to governance, planning, follow-up, or analysis
• very good ability to express yourself in speech and writing in Swedish and English
• good collaboration skills and the ability to build relationships in an organization with many contact points
• the ability to independently drive and be responsible for cases and projects, take initiative, and work solution-oriented with a focus on development and efficiency.

We will also value the following assessment criteria in the employment:

• Experience of work within the public sector, preferably within the higher education sector.
• Good IT skills and experience in using AI tools to streamline work methods and processes.
• The ability to express yourself clearly, structured, and tailored to the audience in writing, especially in decision-making materials and reports.

Employment Type

The position is a permanent employment. The university may apply a 6-month probationary period.

Scope

100 %

Application Deadline

March 27, 2026

Reference Number

Ref no HS 2026/186

Start Date

By agreement

Contact Information

Inquiries about the position can be made to the head of the management office, Jill Elmshorn. Union information can be provided by Anders Johansson (Saco-S) or Sonja Nohlgren (ST). All persons can be reached via the university's switchboard at 0500-44 80 00.

Application

You apply for the position via our website, www.his.se/jobb (http://www.his.se/jobb) by clicking on “Apply” at the bottom of the advertisement. There you can also read more about the university's recruitment process and the benefits you have as an employee with us. Welcome with your application!

To your application, please attach the following documents:

• Personal letter
• CV with personal information, degrees, other education, previous employment, and other relevant experience
• Certificates/grades and other documents that support your application