Hourly Archivist at Halmstad University
Halmstad University creates value, drives innovation, and develops people and society for the future. Since its inception in 1983, the institution has been characterized by innovative thinking. Today, we offer a broad range of education programs, with approximately 14,000 students and 700 employees. Our research is internationally renowned and conducted in multidisciplinary innovation and research environments within the University's two focus areas: Health Innovation and Smart Cities and Societies. Halmstad University actively participates in societal development through extensive and recognized collaboration with both the business sector and the public sector.
You will become part of the University Chancellery, which is responsible for case handling and investigation support for the University's leadership, board, and committees, as well as registry and archives, legal support, quality coordination, and support for researchers. The Chancellery, consisting of approximately 20 employees, offers a dynamic and developing work environment with competent and engaged colleagues.
Responsibilities
As an hourly archivist at the University, your main tasks will include arranging and listing records in the university archive, working with archival reporting, and executing weeding (disposal) in accordance with established decisions. You may also be involved in preparing materials for preservation and weeding decisions.
You will work in close dialogue with the University Archivist regarding the planning of measures but are expected, after guidance, to perform the majority of the operational work independently.
Qualifications
We are looking for someone who has:
- A university degree in archival science (60 credits) or equivalent education.
- At least three (3) years of work experience in archival matters within the public sector.
- Experience in arranging and listing archives and working with archival reporting systems.
- Knowledge of laws governing the handling of public documents and archives, such as the Archives Act, the Freedom of the Press Act, and the Public Access to Information and Secrecy Act.
- Proficiency in MS Office.
- Good ability to express yourself verbally and in writing in Swedish.
Knowledge of activity-based archival reporting is an asset.
Key Competencies
You are structured, meticulous, and flexible at the same time. You have good collaboration skills and can work independently and in a structured manner. You contribute to creating a good work environment characterized by engagement and job satisfaction. Personal suitability will be given great weight.
Terms of Employment
Individual salary setting applies; please state your salary expectations in your application. This is a special fixed-term employment (intermittent/hourly contract) where you have the opportunity to influence the extent of the work. Each occasion you work is considered a separate employment instance.
Selection and interviews will begin during the application period.
Application
Apply through the University's recruitment system: Apply here (https://www.hh.se/om-hogskolan/jobba-hos-oss/att-soka-jobb-hos-oss.html).
Additional Information
We value the qualities that gender balance and diversity bring to our operations. We therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds, genders, functional abilities, and, not least, life experience.
We decline all direct contact with staffing and recruitment agencies as well as sellers of recruitment advertisements.
Do you want to be our new colleague? Welcome to submit your application!
