The Department of Special Education is Sweden's only institution for special education and conducts interdisciplinary research and education from basic, advanced, and research degree levels. We offer education at all levels within special education. Approximately 1,600 teacher training students take our courses annually through various teacher training programs, and around 1,200 students are enrolled in the department's other educational programs, including specialist teacher programs and special education programs. The department has approximately 90 employees and conducts its operations primarily at Stockholm University's newly built Albano campus.
More information about us can be found at: Specialpedagogiska institutionen.
Job Responsibilities
The position is located within the department's technical and administrative group, and you will work in education administration. The work takes place in close collaboration with other education administrators, teachers, and study directors at the department, as well as in cooperation with large parts of the university.
Your main responsibilities will include education administration tasks for our professional education programs and academic advising duties.
The assignment includes participating in the department's education committee and contributing to the development of study-related matters. You will, among other things, work with education administration for our courses, preparation of decisions in credit recognition matters, individual study paths, and targeted pedagogical support. Your work includes answering questions from prospective and current students as well as alumni regarding our educational programs.
Other administrative tasks within the framework of annual operational planning may also occur. You will work in Stockholm University's administrative systems such as Ladok, NyA, Survey & Report, Canvas, and others.
Qualifications
We are looking for someone with an academic degree at the advanced level. Knowledge of the university world and familiarity with regulations concerning university education is a requirement.
Experience with similar tasks is required, preferably within the higher education and university sector.
Strong communication skills in Swedish and English, both spoken and written, are required. Experience with conversations and advising is a merit, as is experience from teacher training and/or special education university programs.
As a person, you are engaged, self-driven, and solution-focused. You are service-oriented and work well collaboratively, and you can manage multiple tasks simultaneously. You take significant personal responsibility and can organize your work and recognize when prioritization is needed.
Since the work involves daily contact and interaction with other people, particular weight will be placed on personal suitability.
About the Position
The employment is full-time and is fixed-term from 2026-11-30 through 2027-09-03. Stockholm University applies individual salary setting. Start date by agreement.
What We Offer
With us, you will experience the dynamics of the interaction between higher education and research that makes Stockholm University an exciting and creative environment. You work in an international setting and receive favorable benefits. The university is located in Nationalstadsparken with good connections to the city center.
Stockholm University is committed to being a workplace free from discrimination and providing equal rights and opportunities for all.
Contact
Further information is provided by Administrative Study Director Jennie Graflund, phone 08-12076407, [email protected].
Application
You apply for the position through Stockholm University's recruitment system. As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete and submitted to the university no later than the final application deadline.
Instructions for applicants can be found on the website: att söka en anställning.
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