Exam Invigilator - Intermittent Position

Göteborgs Universitet · Contract

Göteborg, Sweden

University of Gothenburg meets society's challenges with diverse knowledge. 58,000 students and 6,800 employees make the university a large and inspiring workplace. Strong research and attractive educational programs attract researchers and students from around the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, University of Gothenburg contributes to a better future. The Education Unit is one of ten units within the university's shared administration. Approximately 140 people work at the unit. The unit's mission includes providing support to students and prospective students before, during, and after their studies through guidance, admissions, exams, and graduation. The Education Unit also provides support and services to institutions and faculties in managing educational administration matters. We manage and develop system support for academic administration. Within the unit, we work based on core values of openness, collaboration, professionalism, and clarity to maintain our good work environment with a respectful, inclusive, and pleasant atmosphere among colleagues and system users. The Education Unit is LGBTQI-certified. https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/hitta-organisation/utbildningsenheten We are now looking for you to work as an exam invigilator! You will be part of the Exam Section, which consists of administrators and exam invigilators. The section is responsible for the university's shared examination halls. There are 775 exam seats distributed across eight examination halls located at Första and Andra Långgatan and Reutersgatan. https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/hitta-organisation/sektionen-for-tentamen Job Responsibilities As an exam invigilator, you are an important part of ensuring that exams at University of Gothenburg's shared examination halls are conducted in a safe, fair, and legally secure manner. Your responsibilities include: receiving students, checking their registration and ID ensuring that exams start and end correctly, both for digital exams and paper-based exams supervising the examination hall during the exam, being alert to disruptive or unauthorized behavior, and reporting any violations providing students with clear information and answering questions about rules and procedures contributing to creating a calm and respectful environment for students The majority (90%) of examination hall exams are now conducted digitally. Digital exams are administered in a digital system that you as an exam invigilator also work in. As an exam invigilator, you are therefore also responsible for basic IT support. This includes assisting students with login, network connection, installation and updating of specific programs, and support in using the digital exam system. At University of Gothenburg, work is primarily conducted in a Windows environment, but many students use Mac computers. You need to feel confident in the role and be able to handle situations where a student questions rules or behaves confrontationally. As an exam invigilator, you must be alert to what is happening in the hall and be prepared to act in suspected violations of rules to maintain legal security and quality in exam administration. To ensure equal treatment and legal security, there is a comprehensive handbook with procedures and instructions for the work of exam invigilators. It is important that you follow these procedures carefully so that all students receive the same conditions and treatment regardless of which exam invigilator they encounter. Qualifications Please see the competency profile on our website. Employment The position is fixed-term but no later than 2027-12-31 and will be placed in the Exam Section of the Education Unit. Start date 2026-11-15 or by agreement. Your official job title at the university will be Assistant. The position is intermittent, meaning you work as needed and receive hourly pay for the shifts you work. We cannot therefore guarantee a certain number of work shifts or work hours. Please see the job posting on our website for complete terms of employment. Contact Information for the Position If you have questions about the position, you are welcome to contact: Johan Telléus, Head of Exam Section, mailto:[email protected] phone: 031-786 1135 Erika Jönsson, Administrator, [email protected], phone: 031-786 2366 Trade Union Organizations Trade union representatives at University of Gothenburg can be found here: https://www.gu.se/jobba-hos-oss/sa-blir-du-en-av-oss#kollektivavtal-och-fackliga-foretradare Application You apply for the position through University of Gothenburg's recruitment portal by clicking the "Apply" button. As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete in accordance with the job posting and that it is submitted to the university no later than the application deadline. Include in your application: CV Selection questions where you describe your experience Diploma/transcripts (if applicable) Application must be received no later than: October 11, 2026. The university actively works for a work environment with equal conditions and values the qualities that diversity brings to its operations. The university applies individual salary setting. According to the regulations of the Swedish National Archives, the university is obligated to retain application documents for two years after the hiring decision. If you as an applicant specifically request the return of your documents, they will be returned after the two years have passed; otherwise, they will be discarded. To staffing and recruitment companies and to you who are job ad sellers: University of Gothenburg uses a contracted advertising agency in connection with recruitment of personnel. We politely but firmly decline direct contact from staffing and recruitment companies as well as sellers of job ads.