Study Advisor at the Faculty of Medicine

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 unite in our strive to understand, explain, and improve our world and the conditions of people.

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

Workplace Description

We are now looking for a study advisor for the Faculty of Medicine's office.

The position is located in the department for program and student support, which is part of our educational unit. Here, you will work closely with students and our educational programs in medicine and care, addressing a wide range of operational and student-related issues.

In the department, we are 19 dedicated employees who work together as study advisors, educational coordinators, and student counselors, collectively contributing to an inspiring workplace.

We strive to be a professional and attractive workplace, with a focus on a good working environment. We value a workplace that is perceived as developing and stimulating for all employees.

We look forward to welcoming you to us!

We Offer

Lund University is a government authority, which means you will receive special benefits, generous vacation, and a favorable occupational pension. We also have a flexible working hours agreement and a remote work agreement that creates good conditions for a balance between work and leisure.

Read more on the university's website about being employed with us here (https://www.lu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss).

Job Responsibilities and Areas of Responsibility

As a study advisor, you will be part of a group of 8 study advisors. You will also work in teams with educational coordinators and the program management for the program you are advising. In this role, you will have close contact with many fantastic colleagues who together contribute to the Faculty of Medicine's prominent position in its field and to securing the future healthcare workforce.

The main task of the study advisor is to create good conditions for students to complete their studies. This role involves early identification and support for students with special needs, monitoring students' rights, and following up on their academic results. You will also be a presenter in student social committees and help ensure a legally secure and safe study environment. The goal is to achieve completed education for our students and to ensure that prospective students gain knowledge about the faculty's programs.

Qualifications

Requirements for the position are:

• Study advisor education or similar.
• Previous experience as a study advisor within the Swedish education system.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in both Swedish and English, in both spoken and written form.
• Well-structured, good collaboration skills, and a positive solution-focused attitude.
• Ability to see larger contexts.

Meritorious for the position is:

• Comfort with navigating the digital world and effectively working in various digital systems.
• Experience with administrative tasks.
• Knowledge of regulations related to education.
• Experience in study guidance within universities in Sweden.

Other

The position is a 100% temporary position for 6 months. Desired start date is August 19 or by agreement.

The Faculty of Medicine is an area of operation within Lund University, responsible for education and research in medicine, care, and health. Education is conducted in close collaboration with healthcare and is well anchored in the faculty's strong research tradition. The faculty's research spans a wide field of experimental basic research, patient-centered clinical research, and health science research. The Faculty of Medicine, with over 1,800 employees and 3,000 students in Lund, Malmö, and Helsingborg, is an intensive knowledge meeting place for students, teachers, and researchers from around the world.

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