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Sapere Aude – Dare to be wise – is our motto. Our students and employees develop socially significant knowledge that enriches the individual and the world. Our academic environment is characterized by curiosity, courage, and openness, with close connections between people, roles, subjects, and research. The foundation of our operations is gender equality, diversity, and a democratic perspective. We are located in Värmland, a nature-rich and culturally vibrant region where we act as a driver for sustainable development in close collaboration with society.

Karlstad University has approximately 1,400 employees and 18,700 students spread across two inspiring campus environments in Karlstad and Arvika. Read more about us at: kau.se/jobb (https://kau.se/jobb)

Are you a team player with a good sense of service and looking for extra work? Then you might be the person we are looking for. We want to strengthen our team with individuals who wish to work extra as exam invigilators.

Description

The Division of Educational Support consists of the Unit for Internationalization and Collaboration, the Unit for Student Support, and the Unit for Educational Services. The latter handles the university's admissions, graduations, study administrative systems, and exam coordination.

For the autumn term 2026, the Unit for Educational Services is seeking additional exam invigilators to work extra during exam sessions. You will meet students during their examination occasions and support the process. You contribute to ensuring students have a good experience and that examinations are conducted in a legally secure manner and in accordance with current regulations.

Job Responsibilities

As an exam invigilator, you have an important role. You contribute to ensuring that examinations are conducted in a legally secure manner and that exam rules are followed during the exam session.

The main responsibilities include maintaining good order during the exam session, as well as controlling and supervising students during the writing period. This also includes, for example, attendance checks, entry control, collection of completed exams, and some administrative tasks.

The work also involves being well-versed in the rules applicable to the exams to be able to provide clear information and instructions to students, in both Swedish and English.

Exams are conducted both digitally and on paper, and they take place on-site at Karlstad University's premises. You will be part of a team where you work together to provide students with a good experience during their exam sessions.

Who are we looking for?

A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Previous work or studies at a university or college are meritorious, as is experience in tasks involving control of assignments and adherence to regulations or similar.

To function and thrive in the role of exam invigilator, you must have sufficient knowledge and experience in using computers. You also need good knowledge of Swedish and English (both spoken and written).

Meeting with students is a large part of the job, so you need to have good service skills. To handle unforeseen situations that may arise, you must be stress-resistant and solution-oriented. It is also important that you are structured, meticulous, and have an easy time collaborating with others in a group.

You cannot be a student at the university and simultaneously work as an exam invigilator at Karlstad University.

We place great emphasis on personal qualities.

Conditions

As an exam invigilator at Karlstad University, you are employed on a case-by-case basis and receive an hourly wage. The number of work opportunities offered varies depending on need. You will receive an offer when there is a need, which varies during the terms. Working hours are weekdays and weekends, both daytime and evening, when exams are conducted.

Application

You apply via the university's web-based recruitment system, Varbi. As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring the application is complete in accordance with the advertisement, that any documents in languages other than Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, or English are translated, and that your competence is documented in a way that allows for an objective, qualitative assessment. A complete application must be received by the deadline. An incomplete application may mean that your competence cannot be assessed in all respects. Documents you wish to be part of your application should be attached to the digital application. Name each uploaded document so it is clear what it contains.

The application must include:

• CV
• Copies of relevant certificates confirming merits in the CV
• A statement of language skills.

Application deadline: 9 Aug 2026

Reference no: REK2026/172

We welcome your application!

Karlstad University has made a mid-term assessment for this recruitment and therefore declines contact with advertising salespeople and sellers of recruitment services.

HR Excellence in Research

In September 2020, Karlstad University received the HR Excellence in Research award. The award is given to employers who have an stimulating work environment and good conditions for researchers and who continuously work to develop these. The award shows the institution's commitment to fair and transparent recruitment as well as favorable professional development for researchers. Read more at kau.se/hrs4r (https://kau.se/hrs4r).