School Administrator

School Administrator Sigtuna folkhögskola, 80% About Sigtuna folkhögskola Sigtuna folkhögskola is a place for learning, development, and encounters between people. Each year, approximately 230 students attend our long-term courses, all with different backgrounds, experiences, and motivations. Among the participants are those who wish to complete primary or equivalent upper secondary education, others who train to become leisure leaders or social pedagogues, or pursue solid foundational education in the cultural field through studies in art, film, acting, or photography. The interaction between people and educational programs with different orientations is an important part of the environment that characterizes Sigtuna folkhögskola. The folk high school also arranges distance education, summer courses, and short courses in collaboration with related organizations. We operate a course facility and a hostel in collaboration with Svenska Turistföreningen. Approximately 50 participants live in the folk high school's dormitory. Sigtuna folkhögskola has approximately 30 employees. The governing body is the Association Sigtuna folkhögskola, which includes Sensus studieförbund, Sigtunastiftelsen, and Svenska Kyrkans Unga. Sigtuna folkhögskola is politically and religiously independent. Learn more about us at sigtunafolkhogskola.se Your Assignment As a school administrator, you have a central role in the school's daily operations. You work with administration of our courses and participants while managing a large portion of the school's ongoing communication with current and prospective participants, staff, and visitors. You work closely with the rector and assistant rector on matters such as course and participant administration, reporting to CSN, SCB, and Folkbildningsrådet, as well as preparing invoice documentation. You also collaborate with the school's educational staff on matters such as admissions, mailings, ordering, and handling of certificates. An important part of the position is staffing the school's reception desk. This means you meet many of the people who spend time at or come into contact with the school each day. You become an important gateway to the organization and contribute to ensuring that participants and visitors receive professional, welcoming, and helpful service. The role also includes hosting duties and practical tasks related to internal and external events. Work tasks therefore vary between planned administration, ongoing service, and matters that need to be resolved immediately. Your Qualifications For this position, we are looking for someone who has: · at least upper secondary education or equivalent · documented experience working with course administration · experience with basic financial administration · very good ability to express yourself in Swedish, both orally and in writing · good digital skills and strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, including Teams. It is an advantage if you have: · education in course administration · experience with SchoolSoft or similar administrative systems · knowledge of folk education activities. Who Are You? To thrive in this role, you need to enjoy both people and administration. You are responsible and thorough, while also being flexible and able to adapt when circumstances change. You have a good sense of service and are resourceful. You enjoy people and are skilled at meeting and working with them. For this position to suit you, you have the ability to see your role as part of a larger whole. At the folk high school, different professions contribute in different ways to participants' study time and to the school's development. You therefore enjoy collaborating with others and want to work in a way that benefits the entire organization. Sigtuna folkhögskola values the experiences and perspectives that diversity brings to our operations. We therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds, experiences, and life perspectives. About Employment · Permanent employment 80% · 6-month probation period · Work is performed primarily at the folk high school · Start as soon as possible. Additional Information and Contact Applications should include a personal letter and CV and be sent to [email protected]. The deadline for applications is September 6. Interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis and the position may be filled before the application deadline. Union Representative: Elwood Overholt, [email protected] For any questions about the position, contact Assistant Rector Karin Östling at [email protected] or 072-165 70 00

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