International Coordinator, Temporary Position

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Umeå University is one of Sweden's largest institutions of higher education with over 41,500 students and approximately 4,600 employees. The university offers a diverse range of high-quality educational programs and world-leading research in several scientific fields. It was here that the groundbreaking discovery of the gene-editing tool CRISPR-Cas9 was made, a discovery that was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. At Umeå University, everything is close at hand. Our cohesive campus makes it easy to meet, collaborate, and exchange knowledge, which fosters a dynamic and open culture. The societal transformation and major green investments we are seeing in northern Sweden create enormous opportunities and complex challenges. For Umeå University, this means conducting research about – and within – a society in transformation. It also means delivering education for regions that need to expand quickly and sustainably. Simply put, the future is being created here. Interested in learning more? Read more about Umeå University as a workplace. Description International Office is seeking an international coordinator to handle administration related to exchange programs, tuition fees, and exchanges for students and staff. This is a full-time temporary position for six months starting September 1, 2026, or by agreement. Internationalization at Umeå University takes place at many different levels and involves employees and students. International Office works on university-wide internationalization matters. Our mission includes responsibility for the university's participation in numerous exchange programs, networks, and international collaborations, tuition fee administration, international student recruitment, international alumni activities, and supporting the mobility of students and employees. We work in close collaboration with departments, faculties, and other units. International Office is an independent unit within the university's administration with 20 employees. We can offer a dynamic workplace with exciting interactions with students, faculty, and collaboration partners from around the world. Duties The position of international coordinator is an administrative role. As an international coordinator, you will be involved in various tasks at International Office. Your responsibilities may include: Providing information, communication, and service to international exchange students. Providing information, communication, and service to outgoing students. Working with applications and reporting related to student exchanges and exchange programs. Processing scholarship payments related to student and staff mobility. Administering finances and scholarship management for tuition fees from international fee-paying students. Providing information, communication, and service to faculties and departments at the university. Qualifications We are looking for someone with an interest in international issues, preferably in higher education. You hold a degree from a university or college that we consider relevant. Additionally, we expect you to have: Relevant and current experience with independent, qualified administrative work. Previous experience with administrative work focused on internationalization in a university or college setting. Experience working with issues and regulations related to promoting international mobility of students, staff, and faculty. Have participated in an international exchange. Good computer skills and experience working with Microsoft 365. Strong proficiency in English and Swedish, both spoken and written, and the ability to use English as a working language. As a person, you have a professional approach to administrative work with high service standards in both internal and external contacts. You have good initiative and organizational skills with an eye for detail, meaning you are flexible and find it stimulating to work in an environment with varied tasks at different levels. The work also requires that you have an open approach where you work in a solution-focused and unpretentious manner. We see that you are confident as a person and can work well both independently and in a team. Great weight will be placed on your personal qualities. Terms This is a full-time temporary position for six months starting September 1, 2026, or by agreement. Submit your application through Umeå University's recruitment system Varbi, and it must be received by Umeå University by August 6, 2026. For this recruitment, you apply with your CV only. In the application form, you will answer questions about why you are applying for this position and provide information about your competence and experience relevant to the position. For further information, please contact Unit Manager Ingrid Svensson, Tel: 070 - 588 10 27, e-mail: [email protected] We welcome your application! Umeå University wants to offer an equal and inclusive environment where open dialogue between people with different backgrounds and perspectives forms the foundation for learning, creativity, and development. We therefore welcome people with different backgrounds and experiences to apply for this position. To staffing and recruitment companies and to those selling job postings: We respectfully but firmly decline direct contact from staffing and recruitment companies as well as sellers of additional job advertisements. Open to Everyone We focus on your competence, not your other circumstances. We are open to adapting the role or workplace according to your needs.Umeå University is one of Sweden's largest institutions of higher education with over 41,500 students and approximately 4,600 employees. The university offers a diverse range of high-quality educational programs and world-leading research in several scientific fields. It was here that the groundbreaking discovery of the gene-editing tool CRISPR-Cas9 was made, a discovery that was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. At Umeå University, everything is close at hand. Our cohesive campus makes it easy to meet, collaborate, and exchange knowledge, which fosters a dynamic and open culture. The…

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Umeå universitet

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10. 7. 2026

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30. 7. 2026

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