School Administrator, Temporary Position

Motala kommun · Full-time

Motala kommun 591 86 Motala, Motala, Sweden

Do you want to become our new colleague? In Motala, Östergötland's lake city, we are open, proud, and innovative. Our municipality is the right place to contribute, develop, and thrive. With a responsible assignment, we adapt to changes and work for the development of a sustainable lake city life in Motala Municipality. Together we make life better! We like you – and we help you develop. Our vision is for children and adults to develop together into creative, positive individuals who choose joy in life. That's why we offer a broad and deep range of activities where we give you the opportunities, regardless of your goals. Motala will be an attractive and innovative part of the Östergötland region where it is easy to live and work. This is also our driving force within the Education Administration. Primary School/Adapted Primary School operations are part of the Education Administration. The activities include 21 primary schools and adapted primary school with a total of approximately 4,500 students. Four of the primary schools are upper secondary schools, while the others, with few exceptions, cover grades F-6. The activities also include after-school centers. We are now seeking a school administrator to manage administrative tasks for Fornåsa School, Dansäter, Klockrike School, and Österstad School. Your workplace is at Fornåsa and Dansäter School, where you will spend half your time at each school. 1 position(s). DUTIES As a school administrator, you provide support to the principal and staff with administrative tasks. Your duties will include invoice management, filing, statistical reporting, grades and evaluations, booking school transportation, etc. Additionally, you will work with national testing, ordering, and scheduling. This is a temporary position covering parental leave. We are looking for someone who thrives in a varied role where no two days are the same. As an administrator in our schools, you need to be able to switch between different tasks, reprioritize when situations require it, and maintain structure and quality in your work. You are someone who plans and organizes your work efficiently. You work methodically, follow clear processes, and ensure you complete what you start. You set realistic timelines and have an easy time meeting deadlines. To succeed in this role, you have good collaboration skills and build trusting relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and external contacts. You are attentive, flexible, and find solutions that create value for all parties with a focus on the organization's common goals. We are also looking for someone who is solution-oriented and action-driven. You handle changes positively, see opportunities instead of obstacles, and quickly find practical solutions when challenges arise. You take responsibility, use available resources, and do your best to move the work forward. QUALIFICATIONS • Experience with administrative work, preferably from a school or other service-oriented organization. • Experience with similar tasks where you have managed multiple parallel processes and worked with planning, coordination, and administration. • Good computer skills and ability to work seamlessly in various digital systems and Office 365. • Good administrative ability with a structured and thorough work approach. • Ability to prioritize, switch between different tasks, and maintain good quality in your work. • Good communication skills in speaking and writing in Swedish. Great importance will be placed on personal suitability. We are looking for someone who is service-oriented, flexible, cooperative, and solution-focused. You thrive in a changing environment and have the ability to create structure even when the pace is high. Salary form: Monthly salary. Type of employment: Fixed-term employment. Duration, start date: December 1 or by agreement, end date: December 31, 2027. Working hours: Office hours with flexible schedule Read more about our benefits and working in Motala Municipality at motala.se/arbete. In some positions, we ask the final candidate for a background check. To read more about the municipality in general, you can visit motala.se Appointment is subject to appropriate decisions. Please note that we do not accept direct contact from staffing and recruitment companies with which we do not have agreements, or from sellers of additional job listings.