School Administrator at Ulrikaskolan, Ulricehamn

Ulricehamn Municipality is in an exciting growth phase - we are growing while preserving our small-scale character. As the largest employer with over 2,200 employees in 100 different professional roles, we offer a meaningful working life where development, community, and public benefit meet. With Vision 2040 - "Together towards the future" - we shape an innovative and sustainable everyday life, together. Here, you make a real difference every day, in a culture characterized by courage, engagement, and opportunities to grow, both professionally and personally.

The Learning Sector works for a cohesive and inclusive learning environment for everyone – from the youngest to adults. Together, we create a culture where participation, security, and high expectations are at the center. Through collaboration, language, and presence, we lay the foundation for goal achievement and lifelong learning.

Ulrikaskolan is a well-regarded F-6 school centrally located in Ulricehamn, right next to Lassalyckan and beautiful forest areas. From our school, both students and staff have close access to greenery, outdoor activities, and sports opportunities - something that permeates our pedagogy and values. The school currently has approximately 370 students from preschool class to grade 6. We offer after-school activities and have four departments distributed according to age mix, two for grades F-1 and two for grades 2-6. Our student health team consists of a special needs educator, special teacher, school nurse, and counselor, and we hold regular collaboration meetings to ensure comprehensive support for our students.

Starting the autumn term of 2027, we will inaugurate the new F-6 school Björkås. In connection with this, Ulrikaskolan will be converted into a 7-9 school. Ulrikaskolan, which will be the origin of Björkås organization and way of working, is characterized by high staff qualifications and good goal achievement. Four lead teachers drive the systematic quality work and ensure continuous development of teaching. In our flexible unit, educators work in close collaboration with class teachers and the student health team to create flexible and adaptable learning environments. This allows us to truly meet each student based on their individual prerequisites and needs. Ulrikaskolan is also home to adapted compulsory school, with its own principal and student health team.

About the Role

We are looking for an engaged, structured, and solution-oriented school administrator who wants to be a central part of our operations. In this role, you are the hub of the organization, a person who creates order, supports others, and ensures that daily operations run smoothly for both staff and students.

You thrive in a dynamic environment where the pace is sometimes high, and you have the ability to handle multiple tasks in parallel without losing quality or focus. You work independently, take responsibility, and have a professional and service-oriented approach.

We conduct ongoing selection, so please do not wait to submit your application!

1 position(s).

Responsibilities

As a school administrator, you have a varied and important role where you work closely with the principal, deputy principal, teachers, other staff, students, and guardians.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Student registration and student administration
• Staff administration and payroll processing
• Scheduling and grade management
• Substitute booking
• Purchasing and invoice handling
• Budget work and financial follow-up
• Reporting of internal and external statistics
• Diary management and archive work

Qualifications and Merits

Requirements:

• Upper secondary education with a focus on economics or administration
• Experience working as a school administrator
• Very good computer skills and experience working in and quickly adapting to new systems

Desirable:

• Relevant higher education in administration, preferably with a focus on schools
• Experience handling multiple parallel tasks at a high pace
• Experience with grade management and scheduling
• Experience with operational systems regarding payroll, invoice handling, school platforms, etc.
• Knowledge of ICT

Your Personal Attributes

We place great importance on your personal attributes. You are structured and clear in your work, with the ability to create order and overview even at a high pace. You are solution-oriented and take initiative when you see what needs to be done. At the same time, you are flexible and have a good holistic view of the operations. You have a positive attitude and are stress-resistant, which enables you to handle periods of high workload in a professional manner. You work independently but are also unpretentious, cooperative, and contribute to a good work climate. Furthermore, you are responsible and have a strong sense of service in interactions with students, guardians, and colleagues.

Employment Terms

Employment type: Permanent employment.
Duration: Permanent.

A police certificate (extract from the register) is required upon offer of employment according to the Education Act (2010:800, Chapter 2, Sections 31-33).

Appointment is subject to necessary decisions being made and that the position does not need to be utilized in the administration's restructuring work.

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