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Gothenburg University meets society's challenges with diverse knowledge. With 58,000 students and 6,800 employees, the university is a large and inspiring workplace. Strong research and attractive education attract researchers and students from all over the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, Gothenburg University contributes to a better future.

The International Centre is a unit within the university's shared administration. The focus of the operations is to actively contribute to the internationalization efforts at Gothenburg University. The International Centre creates conditions for strategic and in-depth international collaborations through cooperation with the university's leadership, staff, and students, as well as with partners around the world. The goal is that all studies at Gothenburg University should include international perspectives. One way to gain international experience is to participate in the Erasmus program, either through exchange studies or internships.

At the International Centre, we are currently 28 employees, and we sit in bright office premises on Rosenlundsgatan 8 – a stone's throw from Feskekörka in central Gothenburg. We place great emphasis on collaborating and supporting each other to achieve a creative and good working environment.

About the position

We are now looking for you who want to contribute to the development and quality assurance of Gothenburg University's management of the Erasmus program. The role combines case processing and financial administration with development work to create efficient, legally secure, and user-friendly working methods. Your tasks include, among other things, processing grants for studies and internships within the Erasmus program. You are responsible for ensuring that documentation, decisions, and payments are handled correctly and in accordance with the program's regulations. The work also involves ongoing contact with students and employees as well as partners, e.g., partner universities.

Gothenburg University is continuously working to develop and digitize the administration around the Erasmus program. As part of this work, you will contribute to simplifying administrative flows, strengthening quality and efficiency, and making it easier for target groups to take advantage of the program's opportunities.

Qualifications

We are looking for you who have:

• Relevant academic education or other education and experience that the employer considers equivalent.
• Experience in case processing and administrative work involving financial management.
• Good knowledge of Excel and experience working structured with large amounts of information.
• Good ability to communicate orally and in writing in Swedish and English.
• Experience working in a process-oriented manner.

It is meritorious if you have:

• Experience working in the higher education sector or public operations.
• Experience in international operations or international programs.
• Experience in digitization and improvement work.

Personal qualities

To thrive and succeed in the role, you are a person who is structured, meticulous, and has good analytical skills. At the same time, you are unpretentious and enjoy switching between operational tasks and development work. You are self-initiating, see what needs to be done, take responsibility for driving the work forward, and have a natural focus on finding smarter and more efficient ways of working.

You enjoy collaborating and actively contribute to a positive and inclusive work climate. Through your service-oriented approach, you build good relationships and provide professional support to our target groups.

We place great emphasis on personal suitability.

Employment

The employment is a fixed-term position for twelve months with a scope of 100% (full-time) located at the International Centre within the Shared Administration, Gothenburg University, Gothenburg.

Employment can start as soon as possible.

Contact information for the position

If you have questions about the position, you are welcome to contact: Unit Manager Helena Sjöholm, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Trade unions: Union representatives at Gothenburg University can be found here: https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/hjalp-for-sokande (https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/hjalp-for-sokande)

Application

You apply for the position via Gothenburg University's recruitment portal by clicking the "Apply" button. As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring the application is complete in accordance with the advertisement and that it is at the university's disposal by the last application date.

Attach to the application:

• CV
• Cover letter stating what you can contribute to our work at the International Centre
• Degree certificate/transcripts
• Other documents relevant to the application (optional)

Application must be received by: August 13, 2026

The university works actively for a working environment with equal conditions and values the qualities that diversity brings to the operations. The university applies individual salary setting. According to the National Archives' regulations, the university is required to keep application documents for two years after the appointment decision. If you as an applicant specifically request your documents back, they will be returned when the two years have passed; otherwise, they will be destroyed. To staffing and recruitment agencies and to you who are salespeople: Gothenburg University uses a procured advertising agency in connection with the recruitment of staff. We kindly but firmly decline direct contact with staffing and recruitment agencies as well as sellers of job advertisements.