Vacant job

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is consistently ranked among the world's leading universities. There are approximately 46,000 students and 8,500 employees in Lund, Helsingborg, and Malmö. We are united in our strive to understand, explain, and improve our world and people's conditions.

Do you want to work with economic administration in an inspiring university environment?

The Economics Department at LTH is now looking for an engaged and meticulous Economic Administrator who wishes to develop together with us and contribute to our important activities in research and education. The Economics Department is part of LTH's Registry Office and works with follow-up, budgeting, and analysis of the faculty's operations. We provide decision support to the management and support the departments in their economic management. If needed, we also assist with economic administration. The department currently consists of six employees: four economists, one economic administrator, and one head of economics.

At the Registry Office, we have a good work climate, including an active well-being group that organizes social activities and contributes to community spirit.

We offer

As an employee at Lund University, you will benefit from several perks:

• Generous vacation and pension benefits
• Flexible working hours for a good balance between work and leisure
• Opportunity for remote work according to the university's agreement
• A secure and developmental working environment in a public authority

Read more on the university's website about working with us.

Tasks and responsibilities

In your role as an Economic Administrator at LTH's Registry Office, your main tasks include various data compilations, reviewing travel expense reports, writing decisions, and ongoing economic work such as invoicing and bookkeeping. You support, inform, and collaborate with LTH's managers and economists in economic matters, supporting both the Registry Office and the departments, which gives you a broad network with many skilled colleagues in different parts of LTH. Your placement is at the Registry Office, but assignments at our departments may also arise, where you will come closer to our research and educational activities. We work flexibly within the department, and the content of the employment may change in line with operational needs. Therefore, we are looking for a newly graduated Economic Administrator who is willing to develop with us and take on greater responsibility in the long run.

Qualifications

Requirements for the position are

• University degree in Economics at bachelor's level
• Good knowledge of economic planning, accounting, and follow-up
• Good computer skills, especially in Excel and Word
• Very good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written
• Good knowledge of English

Who are you?

We are looking for someone who is at the beginning of their career and wants to grow into the role. You are:

• structured
• meticulous and self-initiative
• adaptable and curious about new tasks
• cooperative and service-oriented
• comfortable handling work peaks and deadlines

Consideration will be given to how the applicant, through their competence and experience, is assessed to complement and strengthen the economic work within the department and contribute to its future development.

Other information

The position is permanent with a scope of 100 percent, with a start date as agreed. Probationary period may apply.

We plan to conduct interviews during weeks 33-34 (August 10-21).

How to apply

The application should include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in the position and how it matches your qualifications. The application should also include a diploma or equivalent, as well as any other documents you wish to submit (copies of grades, reference contacts, recommendation letters, etc.).

Do you want to contribute to the development of LTH? We welcome your application!

LTH – Lund University Faculty of Engineering – is part of Lund University. At LTH, we educate people, build knowledge for the future, and work hard to develop society. We create space for brilliant research and inspire the creative development of technology, architecture, and design. Nearly 12,000 students study here. Each year, our researchers – many of whom operate within world-leading profile areas – publish approximately 100 dissertations and 2,000 scientific findings. A number of research results and student projects are refined into innovations. Together, we explore and create – for the benefit of the world.

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Open to all
We focus on your competence, not your other prerequisites. We are open to adapting the role or workplace to your needs.