Administrative Director for the Department of Information Technology

Would you like to work with competent and pleasant colleagues in an international environment? Would you like an employer that invests in sustainable employee relations and offers secure, beneficial working conditions? Welcome to apply for a position as Administrative Director at the Department of Information Technology at Uppsala University. The Department of Information Technology holds a leading position in both research and education at all levels. We are currently Uppsala University's third-largest department with over 350 employees, including 120 faculty members and 120 doctoral students. Approximately 5,000 undergraduate students take one or more courses at the department each year. You can find more information about us on the department's website. Duties As Administrative Director, you will report directly to the Head of Department with primary responsibility for leading, coordinating, and developing the department's administrative support operations. In your role as Administrative Director, you will have personnel, operations, and budget responsibility for the administrative activities, which include finance, personnel/HR, student administration, student guidance, research administration, communication, and office services. You will lead and coordinate the work of the administrative team, which consists of approximately 25 employees, and you will be responsible for developing work methods, administrative procedures, and competency development. The Administrative Director serves as qualified administrative support and decision support to the Head of Department, particularly in ensuring efficient, legally sound, and appropriate administrative processes. The duties may include preparing documents in matters concerning organization, personnel, and infrastructure, among other things. The Administrative Director will be part of the department's management group and, if needed, be a member of the department's board. Qualifications At least one year of current experience in a management or supervisory position with personnel responsibility for a larger group. Strong ability to work strategically, systematically, and solution-oriented. Very strong ability to express yourself in speech and writing in Swedish and English. Several years of current experience in qualified and strategic administrative work. Very strong ability to prioritize and manage multiple parallel tasks. A university degree relevant to the position or other qualifications that the employer deems equivalent. Desirable/Merits Experience working in the higher education or university sector. Knowledge of public regulations and government administration. Experience with financial management and operations follow-up. Personal Qualities We place great emphasis on personal suitability. You are a confident and clear leader who creates engagement and participation. You are secure and engaged in your leadership role and are accustomed to establishing clear procedures and good conditions for your employees to develop in their respective roles. You are comfortable taking action when the situation requires it by raising issues, making decisions, and distributing and redistributing responsibility. You have good collaboration skills, integrity, and the ability to manage complex organizations. About the Employment The position is permanent (probation may apply). Full-time. Start date: November 1, 2026, or by agreement. Location: Uppsala. Information about the position is provided by: Head of Department Robin Strand ([email protected], 018-471 34 69) In this recruitment, we have replaced the personal letter with questions that you answer as part of your application. Your answers will be used as part of the selection process. Welcome to submit your application no later than September 22, 2026, UFV-PA 2026/2429. Uppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international position. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is all 7,500 employees and 53,000 students who, with curiosity and commitment, make Uppsala University one of the country's most exciting workplaces. Read more about our benefits and what it's like to work at Uppsala University https://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/ The position may be subject to security vetting. As a prerequisite for employment, applicants must be approved in the security vetting process. We decline offers for recruitment and advertising assistance. Applications are received through Uppsala University's recruitment system. Trade union representatives: Saco-S - [email protected], Seko - [email protected], ST (OFR/S) - [email protected]

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