Senior Advisor for International Student Recruitment

Mittuniversitetet · Full-time

Holmgatan 10, Sundsvall, Sweden

Mid Sweden University is undertaking a major development initiative to recruit students from third countries (outside the EU/EES). We need to build an organization within the university and work with agents in different parts of the world. Mid Sweden University is therefore seeking an experienced senior advisor with deep expertise in the higher education sector for a strategic and consultative development assignment. This is a strategically important assignment where you will contribute your experience, analysis, and advice in a development effort of great significance for Mid Sweden University's future. Duties The assignment is consultative and occurs on an ongoing basis in close dialogue with university leadership and, in due course, with the International Student Recruitment Manager responsible for this area. It may, for example, include: - Contributing to recruitment processes - Supporting and serving as a mentor for the International Student Recruitment Manager - Advising and supporting in the development of project plans and similar documents - Contributing valuable contacts and relationships - Providing recommendations and strategic input for future work Your Background We are looking for someone with: - At least five years of experience in the higher education sector - At least five years of experience recruiting fee-paying students - Experience building similar operations at other educational institutions - Good understanding of team-driven, ambition-driven, and efficiency-focused work - Ability to provide clear and strategic advice in complex environments Your Qualities In this role, you need strong analytical abilities and the ability to quickly create clarity in complex contexts. You communicate clearly and in a trustworthy manner and have the ability to explain complex issues in an understandable way. You are attentive and can see different perspectives, while providing well-founded and strategic recommendations with integrity and good judgment. You contribute to professional and open collaboration across different parts of the organization. We place great importance on your personal qualities. Employment and Start Date This is a fixed-term position comprising 20% of full-time employment starting October 15, 2026 or by agreement, but no later than December 31, 2027, with possible opportunity for extension. Work Location: Östersund or Sundsvall. Travel is part of the work, and there are good opportunities for flexibility between on-site and remote work. Information Questions about the assignment are answered by Pro-Rector Anna Olofsson: tel. 070-680 30 32 or [email protected]. Application Application documents should be in Swedish or English. Include your CV and a cover letter with your application. We welcome your application via our recruitment system no later than September 17, 2026. APPLY HERE! Mid Sweden University, with campuses in both Sundsvall and Östersund, is an educational institution with close connections to students, colleagues, and the surrounding community. At the same time, we are located near sea, forest, and mountains, which creates conditions for fantastic quality of life. Here new knowledge is created through internationally successful research and education that contributes to societal development. In this way, we contribute to a sustainable future and a better world. As an employee at Mid Sweden University, you should be able to balance work with leisure and maintain a good work-life balance. We offer, among other things, flexible working hours, support for wellness activities, salary supplementation during parental leave and sick leave. You also receive generous vacation days. Mid Sweden University actively works for equal conditions and strives to utilize the qualities that diversity and equality bring to the organization. Salaries are set in accordance with central wage agreements RALS/RALS-T. Your personal data is processed and stored in accordance with the Data Protection Regulation. We welcome questions from those interested in working for us but decline inquiries from those selling advertisements and recruitment services.