Degree Specialist 100%

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is consistently ranked as one of the world's leading academic institutions. Here we have approximately 46,000 students and 8,500 employees in Lund, Helsingborg, and Malmö. We are united in our mission to understand, explain, and improve our world and people's conditions. Workplace Description The Student and Education Section provides service and administrative support within the education area and works to create a good working environment for students. The Degrees and Credentials Assessment Department is responsible for handling the majority of the university's degrees at all three levels. We provide support to staff and students on degree evaluation issues, have a central function for assessing genuine competence for credit recognition, and hold process responsibility for the section's records management. The department also includes work within the virtual organization (VO) for assessment of foreign credentials. The department consists of seven specialists and one department manager. The Degrees and Credentials Assessment Department has conducted extensive digitalization efforts in recent years, and this work will continue. Since the majority of degree applications are processed after the end of the spring term, summer vacation is planned for a maximum of four weeks – in accordance with statutory entitlements. We Offer Lund University is a state agency, which means you receive special benefits, generous vacation, and favorable occupational pension. We also have a flexible working hours agreement that creates good conditions for balance between work and leisure. Read more on the university's website about working at Lund University. Work Tasks As a Degree Specialist at Lund University, you will, among other things, process applications for degrees. As a specialist, you have delegation authority to issue and deny degree requests. This delegation entails significant responsibility and therefore requires precision and attention to detail. Work involving administrative authority requires you to follow the Administrative Procedure Act and other relevant laws and regulations governing the operations. The main system used for degree processing is the student administration system Ladok, and the W3D3 system is used for record management. You will answer incoming questions from students, university staff, and the general public via both email and phone. This requires a high level of service and excellent knowledge of both Swedish and English, both spoken and written. Other tasks included in the department's responsibilities that may be part of this position include processing credit for genuine competence, record management and archiving, follow-ups and statistics, assessment of foreign credentials, and development of the student service function, with a focus on service and digitalization. Work tasks may vary over time. Qualifications Academic degree Relevant current knowledge of Swedish legislation within the degree process and current experience issuing and denying degree applications. Current experience processing genuine competence for credit recognition. Current experience handling degrees at a Swedish university or college. Experience working with educational administrative tasks in Ladok and NyA as well as record management in W3D3. Current experience providing professional service via email and phone. Knowledge of and experience with administrative authority related to the Administrative Procedure Act and the Higher Education Ordinance. Current experience with the above work tasks. Very good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written, is required as we have both English- and Swedish-speaking students. Documented good collaboration skills. We are looking for someone who is curious, flexible, and communicative. You have an easy time understanding new work tasks and work in a structured, thorough, and high-quality manner. You enjoy structured case processing and independent work, while also having a strong ability to collaborate and actively contribute in shared work processes. Service and professional demeanor are self-evident to you, and you communicate clearly and trustworthily in both speech and writing. Since the work involves administrative authority, it is important that you have a good understanding of the requirements this entails and that you act with high personal integrity and good judgment. We place great emphasis on personal suitability. Meritorious for employment: Current experience with credentials assessment. Other Information 100%, permanent position starting November 1, 2026 or by agreement. For these positions, a 6-month probationary period may be applied. The university applies individual salary setting. Please indicate your salary expectations in your application. How to Apply The position is filled through the university's recruitment system. The application should include a personal letter explaining your interest in the position and how the position matches your qualifications. The application should also include a CV, diploma or equivalent, and other documents you wish to provide (copies of grades, references, recommendation letters, etc.) The Student and Education Section provides service and administrative support within the education area and works to create a good working environment for students. The section provides support to students regarding study-related health and illness, help with study techniques, academic writing, targeted pedagogical support for students with disabilities, and Supplemental Instruction (SI). The section's responsibilities also include admissions, degree conferment, and study documentation with its supporting systems. Furthermore, the section works to evaluate and develop methods for quality assurance of the university's education. The section is system owner for several student administration support systems, including Lubas and Sunet Survey. The section also has local system responsibility for Ladok and the admissions system NyA. The section consists of approximately 100 employees, organized in the departments of Admissions, Degrees, Student Health, Student Support and Learning, Student Administrative Systems, and Education Strategic Support. We decline all contact from advertising sales, recruitment, and staffing agencies due to state procurement regulations.

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