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Do you have experience in school development and are you process-oriented with strong strategic skills? We are now looking for a Unit Manager for one of two units working with targeted interventions to increase knowledge results and goal achievement in the school system. Come and contribute to the future of schools!

About the job

You are the manager of a unit that, together with its sister unit, is responsible for the Swedish National Agency for Education's work in offering targeted interventions to municipalities and schools with the aim of raising knowledge results and goal achievement in the school system. In these targeted interventions, the Agency works in close dialogue with the selected operations and higher education institutions that contribute scientific support to the development efforts. The collaboration takes place both digitally and on-site at the selected municipalities.

As a manager, you plan and follow up on the work based on appropriation letters and commissioning mandates, ensuring that decided processes are followed and that interventions are equal for all school owners, while being adapted to local needs. Together with your employees and supported by the Agency's processes, you develop the operations so that the unit's mission is carried out purposefully and efficiently, and you lead your unit in a way that creates engagement.

The unit handles large sums and in your role as manager, you plan the operations based on appropriation letters and commissioning mandates. You hold the work together, ensure the process is followed, and that the interventions we make are equal for all school owners. You are the direct manager for approximately 20 qualified and engaged employees and are responsible for personnel, operations, results, and budget.

"In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of schools in close collaboration with school owners."

- Anders Duvkär, Acting Division Manager

An important part of the work as a Unit Manager is to collaborate with other units within the School Development Division and within the Agency. In the division's management group, you work closely with your fellow managers and take responsibility for contributing to the division and the Agency as a whole reaching their goals. The duties also include representing the Swedish National Agency for Education externally and in the media.

Being a leader at the Agency means leading with a holistic perspective, in partnership, and in relation to the external environment. You create conditions for development and engagement and set clear frameworks and expectations for your employees. You are a carrier of the Agency's culture, values, and decisions.

You work in our modern and spacious office in Solna Business Park. You may also have the opportunity to work up to 50 percent remotely.

About you

To do a good job and thrive with us, you need to stand for and live up to the public sector values and our core values for employment: role model, trust, responsibility, collaboration, and development. Read more at www.skolverket.se/jobb (http://www.skolverket.se/jobb).

In this job, you should have

• An academic degree in pedagogy, political science, behavioral science, or another direction that the Agency deems relevant.
• Several years of current managerial experience, including responsibility for operations, personnel, and budget.
• Good knowledge of and experience working in the Swedish school system.
• Good knowledge of and experience working with interventions related to school development at a national level.
• Experience working in the state administration.
• Very good ability to express yourself in speech and writing in Swedish.

It is meritorious if you have experience working in a process-driven organization and if you have experience as a manager leading qualified employees in a knowledge-based organization. It is also meritorious if you have worked with and developed systematic quality work and if you have knowledge of the "Targeted Interventions" assignment.

As a person, you need to

• Be clear and direct in your communication to lead dialogue and motivate your employees.
• Be a secure leader, have good strategic skills, while being flexible and solution-oriented in daily work.
• Be result-oriented and able to drive processes from start to finish.
• Be collaborative and have the ability to create good relationships.

Important to know

The last day for applications is June 28. The position is permanent and begins with a six-month probationary period.

When you register your application, you will answer a few questions instead of attaching a cover letter. Please review the application form and prepare your answers before applying.

The Swedish National Agency for Education works to ensure that all children and students receive a good and equal education in a safe environment. We support the Swedish preschool, school, and adult education in various ways. As an employee of the Agency, you contribute to creating good conditions for the development and learning of children and students. Get to know us better by visiting our website www.skolverket.se/jobb (http://www.skolverket.se/jobb). Our mission – the future of schools.