Coordinator

Göteborgs Universitet · Vollzeit

Göteborg, Schweden

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 education programs attract researchers and students from around the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, University of Gothenburg contributes to a better future. The Faculty of Science and Engineering is a dynamic environment for education, research, and collaboration. Here, different disciplines meet to explore and address major societal challenges through innovative synergies and interdisciplinary cooperation. The faculty conducts both basic and applied research and actively contributes to public discourse. The Faculty Office, with 22 colleagues, is part of the university's administrative support services that assist the faculty's board and management, as well as our departments and infrastructure. We work activity-based in bright, modern facilities in Natriumhuset on Medicinareberget. Our working approach is characterized by professionalism, efficiency, and service. We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We value diversity and actively work for an equal work environment where everyone can thrive and develop. We offer flexible work arrangements in the form of remote work and flexible hours to facilitate a balanced workday. We offer benefits such as wellness hours, compensation for doctor's visits, 28 days of basic vacation, and occupational pension. We also have a wide range of internal training. More about our benefits can be found at https://www.gu.se/jobba-hos-goteborgs-universitet/anstallningsformaner Responsibilities As a coordinator, you will work with a particular focus on developing contacts between schools and the university and promoting collaboration with the surrounding community. You will support the preparation of collaboration, innovation, and internationalization by project managing activities and serving as an administrator. You are responsible for preparing meeting notices, coordinating the practical implementation of meetings, and writing and distributing meeting minutes. You will also provide administrative support and participate in the implementation of various collaborative initiatives. As a coordinator, you are also responsible for the faculty's shared school contacts. You will lead the faculty's school contact group and serve as project manager for the activities "Window to Natural Science and IT" and "The Young Researchers Exhibition" for upper secondary school students. You are also responsible for the faculty's student ambassadors and coordinate our participation in student recruitment fairs. Within the Faculty Office, there are additional colleagues with whom you will collaborate on these tasks, including a student employee. Qualifications The position requires that you have a university degree in natural science, education, or another field relevant to the position. You have experience leading and coordinating activities or projects, preferably directed toward a younger target audience. We also want you to have at least three years of experience in administrative work. Experience working in the natural science sector is a merit. We are looking for a goal-oriented person with initiative and good collaboration skills. You are skilled at communication and have strong ability to express yourself in speech and writing in Swedish and English. The coordinator will independently plan, drive, and implement projects, so the person we are looking for must be self-directed. Employment The position is a full-time temporary position at the Faculty Office for Science and Engineering for the period 2026-11-16 – 2027-08-31, with the possibility of extension. Contact Information for the Position If you have questions about the position, you are welcome to contact Camilla Persson, team leader: [email protected] If you have questions about the recruitment process, you are welcome to contact Helena Skönvall, personnel coordinator: [email protected] Trade Union Representatives 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 your application is complete in accordance with the job posting and that it is submitted to the university no later than the final application deadline. Application deadline: 2026-09-28 The university actively works for a work environment with equal conditions and values the qualities that diversity brings to the organization. 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