Academic and Career Counselor

Linnéuniversitetet · Vollzeit

Växjö, Schweden

Welcome to Linnaeus University! Here you will meet 2,200 employees and 40,000 students who together follow the vision of putting knowledge in motion for sustainable societal development. We conduct research and education with our sights set on the future. Our proximity to the business community, both locally and globally, gives us far-reaching influence and the opportunity to create change that leaves an impact. All that is needed is a place where ideas have room to meet and grow. That is what we have created – and you are invited. Change starts here! The position is located at the office for teacher education at the Board for Teacher Education (NLU). The office has approximately 25 employees and is responsible for investigations and planning materials for planning and monitoring of education, collaboration, and research within Linnaeus University's teacher education, which is conducted as a purchaser organization. The office also provides administrative support for the implementation of teacher education programs, including practicum placements and academic and career counseling. Teacher education programs are quality assured through program councils that work on behalf of the board. Linnaeus University's teacher education is extensive and faces exciting development opportunities related to teacher professional development. Job Responsibilities The work primarily involves academic and career counseling within teacher education with a focus on the Subject Teacher Program and Supplementary Pedagogical Education (KPU). The position includes contact with both current and prospective students, both national and international. Contact occurs through physical and/or digital visits, telephone, and email. Work with study plans and study leaves is documented in a web-based tool, the so-called Teacher Education Portal, where the counselor creates individual study plans for the student's complete program education. You are also responsible for regularly following up on students' progress in the administrative system Ladok. Providing information to student groups about teacher education programs and various options related to these, as well as participation in information days, is also part of the job. The position also includes study administrative tasks in the form of case management and administration based on the office's needs with relevance to academic and career counseling, for example questions about credit recognition, admission to later parts of programs, and eligibility questions related to teacher certification. Certain administrative work related to the office's international activities may also occur. The work is carried out individually but also within the framework of the office's academic and career counseling group. Another important grouping at the office is the so-called teams that work with operational matters around the teacher education programs, where you regularly meet education coordinators, practicum coordinators, education administrators, and other functions. Collaboration also occurs with course instructors at affected departments as well as with staff at the central university level, such as admissions office, student health, and degree office. Qualifications We are looking for someone who has a degree in academic and career counseling and experience in academic counseling or other relevant professional experience. You should be able to support students' study and career planning in a qualified manner. Your communication skills, inclusive speaking, writing, and digital competence with people of different backgrounds is therefore essential for performing the work well. The work also requires that you have an open mind and enjoy working both independently and in groups. Experience with administrative work in public administration and good knowledge of university and college regulations are merits, as is experience with Ladok. Experience with and knowledge of teacher education is also a merit. We place great importance on personal qualities and are looking for someone who is outgoing, service-oriented, thorough, and who has an interest in working with students. The person we are looking for also enjoys developing work methods, both for your own work and for the organization. The work is periodically intensive and requires flexibility, efficiency, and a professional attitude with high service levels in contacts. Employment: Permanent position. Start Date: December 1, 2026, or by agreement Work Location: Kalmar or Växjö. Since the position involves work in both Kalmar and Växjö, you must be prepared to regularly work at both locations regardless of work location. Full-time: 100%. For more information, contact: Office Manager Johan Krantz, phone +46480497030, email: [email protected] Union representatives can be reached via the university switchboard, Tel 0772-28 80 00. Welcome to submit your application by August 3, 2026 Your application should contain a personal letter, CV, and diploma. Linnaeus University is committed to utilizing the qualities that an even gender distribution and diversity bring to the organization. Register your application using the "Apply" button at the bottom of the listing. The qualifications you claim must be supported by certificates and must be attached digitally to your application. Your application and other documents must be marked with the position's reference number. 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