Education Administrator VAL, Temporary Position

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Sapere Aude – dare to be wise – is our motto. Our students and employees develop knowledge that benefits society and enriches both individuals and the world. Our academic environment is characterized by curiosity, courage, and openness, with close connections between people, roles, subjects, and research. Equality, diversity, and a democratic approach form the foundation of our work. We are located in Värmland, a nature-rich and culturally vibrant region where we serve as a driving force for sustainable development in close collaboration with society. Karlstad University has approximately 1,400 employees and 18,700 students distributed across two inspiring campus environments in Karlstad and Arvika. Learn more about us at: kau.se/jobb Position Description The Teacher Education Office serves as a shared and cohesive administrative resource for the university's teacher education program. The department supports the dean in leading the university's teacher education, teacher education-related research, and collaboration within the teacher education field. The office handles matters for the Teacher Education Board (LUN) and its various committees, and provides support to departments, program leaders, teacher educators, and student teachers. The office is also responsible for handling practice teaching (VFU) matters as well as admissions and study planning for students under the VAL regulations. Continuing Education for Teachers (VAL) is a supplementary education program for active professionals in early childhood education and school settings who do not yet hold relevant qualifications. It is a government assignment regulated by specific ordinances and is shared with seven other higher education institutions. The assignment focuses on increasing the proportion of qualified preschool teachers and teachers. We are now seeking an education administrator to work with study planning, case handling, guidance, and study administration tasks within the VAL program. Key Responsibilities As an education administrator in VAL, you will be part of a local and national team that works creatively, solution-oriented, and positively on new assignments. In this role, you will conduct eligibility assessments and create study plans for applicants, process cases, and provide qualified guidance to prospective and current students. Case handling and planning are performed in various study administration systems. Administrative and editorial tasks are also included. The work involves numerous internal and external contacts and representing VAL in different contexts. The tasks vary from day to day and throughout the year. You have considerable freedom in organizing your daily work in consultation with your team colleagues. This also requires the ability to plan and prioritize among a wide range of tasks. Qualifications We are looking for someone with a relevant academic degree or equivalent. Current experience with study administration work at a university or higher education institution, as well as experience with NyA, LADOK, and Canvas are advantageous. It is particularly valuable if you have worked with admissions, study guidance, and course administration for teacher education programs. To succeed in this role, you need the ability to understand, interpret, and apply the regulations governing admissions, eligibility assessment, credit transfer, and degrees. You must be able to independently investigate, assess, and handle cases according to applicable regulations. The role involves many contacts, which requires you to be service-oriented, communicative, and collaborative. You are organized, thorough, and solution-focused, and take responsibility for driving your work forward with high quality. You express yourself very well in spoken and written Swedish and have good ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing. All employees at Karlstad University must also have a strong ability to collaborate and treat colleagues and students with respect. They must also take responsibility for both the operations and their own work, and contribute to a good work environment. Terms of Employment The position is fixed-term and comprises 50 percent of full-time. Employment begins September 1, 2026, or by agreement. The employment is valid through July 31, 2027, with the possibility of extension. Application Applications are submitted through the university's web-based recruitment tool Varbi. As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring your application is complete in accordance with this announcement, that any documents in languages other than Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, or English are translated, and that your qualifications are documented in a way that allows for fair and substantive evaluation. A complete application must be submitted by the application deadline. An incomplete application may result in your qualifications not being fully assessed. Your application should include: Curriculum vitae (CV) Cover letter describing your qualifications in relation to the position's content Copies of grades, certificates, and diplomas Two references, at least one from a previous or current supervisor Application Deadline: August 14, 2026 Reference Number: REK2026/176 We look forward to receiving your application! Karlstad University has taken medieval measures for this recruitment and we therefore decline contact with advertising sales representatives and recruitment service providers. HR Excellence in Research Karlstad University received the HR Excellence in Research award in September 2020. The award is given to employers that have a stimulating work environment and good conditions for researchers and continuously work to develop these. The award demonstrates the institution's commitment to fair and transparent recruitment as well as favorable professional development for researchers. Learn more at kau.se/hrs4r.Sapere Aude – dare to be wise – is our motto. Our students and employees develop knowledge that benefits society and enriches both individuals and the world. Our academic environment is characterized by curiosity, courage, and openness, with close connections between people, roles, subjects, and research. Equality, diversity, and a democratic approach form the foundation of our work. We are located in Värmland, a nature-rich and culturally vibrant region where we serve as a driving force for sustainable development in close collaboration with society. Karlstad University has approximately…

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Karlstad

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Universitetsgatan 2

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2. 7. 2026

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2. 8. 2026

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