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Mälardalen University (MDU) is Sweden's newest university. With our vision of being a progressive and collaborative university where we jointly shape a sustainable future, we want to make a real difference. Do you want to contribute to our development? Together, we contribute to a more sustainable future through knowledge and innovation. We believe that new knowledge and perspectives are best created and achieved in collaboration with others – colleagues, students, business, and the public sector, both nationally and internationally.

The Management Support Division is a university-wide support unit. We support the university management, faculties, departments, and various central bodies within the university, as well as being responsible for the MDU brand and internal and external communication. The division also handles certain business development issues and provides legal support to the university. We work close to operations and together with those we support. All to understand actual needs and proactively support all management levels in implementing and developing the university's activities.

Employment Information

• Type of employment: Fixed-term appointment, temporary position for approx. 1 year with possible extension
• Scope: Full-time
• Number of positions: 1
• Application deadline: June 18, 2026
• Location: Västerås
• Department: Management Support

Responsibilities

As an Event Coordinator, you work with the planning and implementation of internal and external events and visits. You answer questions and provide advice to employees who are to organize their own events. You support university employees with event administration, including invitations, guest lists, and other practical matters.

In the role of Event Coordinator, you work creatively to create the framework and branding for events. You will also have overall responsibility as project manager for the branding and coordination of the university's 50th anniversary next year. As an Event Coordinator, you will play an important role in contributing to MDU's brand and how we are perceived by the outside world.

Qualifications

We are looking for you who have:

• Relevant education or other acquired competence that the employer deems suitable. At least a completed 3-year upper secondary education,
• Good ability to express yourself in speech and writing in both Swedish and English,
• Experience working administratively with digital tools such as event systems and CRM,
• Documented experience in planning and implementing internal and external events, in or for larger companies or organizations,
• Experience leading, planning, and implementing large and complex events.

Merits

For this position, the following are considered meritorious:

• Personal experience of university studies,
• Education or experience in project management or equivalent experience that we assess as comparable,
• Experience from universities and higher education as well as experience from student union work.

Personal Qualities

In a combined assessment of suitability, personal qualities are also emphasized. All employees at MDU are expected to collaborate and treat colleagues and students with respect, take responsibility for operations and their own tasks, and contribute to a good working environment.

As a person, you are structured and responsible with a strong service focus. You have a professional and representative approach and thrive in social settings. You collaborate well with others and contribute to a positive and well-functioning work environment.

We value the qualities that a balanced age and gender distribution, as well as ethnic and cultural diversity, bring.

Application

Apply by clicking the "Apply" button below.

The applicant is responsible for ensuring the application is complete in accordance with the advertisement and submitted to the university no later than the application deadline.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Union Representatives:

• Email Saco-S: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
• Call ST-OFR/S, Susanne Meijer, tel: 021-10 14 89

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