About the position

The Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences has a vacancy for a temporary 100% position as a study counselor at Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences - Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences (HHS), study site Lillehammer.

HHS is the largest faculty at Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences and has a total of approx. 7000 students. We have a broad study portfolio, with operations in Lillehammer, Rena and Kongsvinger. The position is part of the faculty's study administration, which currently consists of 14 employees in Rena and Lillehammer.

As a study counselor, you will be part of a team with other study counselors in the faculty, as well as a larger subject team across the faculties in the college. You will work closely with our students, academic environments and other study administration at the faculty and the college in general.

The position is located in the Section for Study Administrative Services at the School of Business, Economics and Law and reports to the head of section.

The position is a temporary position 100%, with a duration of 1 year. Early start is desirable.

Responsibilities and duties

• Study guidance and student follow-up within the faculty's studies
• Case management of student and study matters in relation to regulations, such as processing applications for approval of external education, facilitation of the study situation, leave of absence, study rights, etc.
• General study administrative work, such as adjustment of education plans, registration and control of study administrative data, issuance of diplomas, etc.
• Contribute to quality and development work, including, for example, curriculum work
• Processing of the faculty's cases to the Student Affairs Board, including cheating and complaints about formal errors, can be added to the position according to relevant practice and qualifications.

Other tasks and/or changes to the position may be made as needed.

Qualifications

Requirements for competence and experience:

• Relevant education from university or college, at least equivalent to bachelor's level. Prior learning with high relevance to the tasks in question can compensate for parts of the educational requirement.
• It is also desirable to have relevant experience, preferably within public administration.
• Experience with case management and supervision will count positively.
• You must have good digital skills and good system understanding.
• You must have good presentation skills in Norwegian and English, both written and oral.
  

Personal qualities:

• Can work independently, structured and goal-oriented.
• Have great work capacity, implementation ability and are flexible in solving tasks.
• Can apply laws and regulations in practical work.
• Has good cooperation and communication skills and is service-minded.
• Can handle hectic periods with extra work pressure and can handle several tasks at the same time.

The assessment of which candidate is best qualified will be a comprehensive assessment of education, experience and personal suitability, in addition to motivation and other qualification requirements as formulated in the ad text.

The position and associated tasks must be carried out in accordance with applicable laws and regulations for government employees, including the Act on Control of Exports of Strategic Goods, Services and Technology, etc. Candidates who, after assessment of the application and attachments, conflict with the criteria in the latter act, will not be able to take up the position at Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences. Necessary approvals must be maintained throughout the employment."

We offer

• An exciting and challenging job at a developing university college, committed colleagues and a good and professional working environment that focuses on student success.
• Salary in the position of 1363 Senior Consultant according to competence and experience.
• Membership in Statens pensjonskasse, including good pension and insurance schemes.
• Flexible working hours and good working conditions.

For more information about HINN as an employer, see here.

Applying for the position

Applications and attachments are submitted electronically via "Apply for the position".

The application must contain:

• Letter of application
• CV with an overview of education, experience and other skills
• Copy of diplomas and certificates
• Other attachments that are considered relevant to the application

Jobbnorge customer service will help you if you have any questions about uploading attachments or other technical aspects of the application.

Information about you may be made public even if you have requested not to be included on the applicant list. If your request is not granted, you will be notified of this.

For more information about the position contact: Head of Section Torun Tøsse Løvseth, tel: +47 61 28 74 52, e-mail: torun.lovseth@inn.no

Diversity and affirmative action

HINN believes that inclusion and diversity is a strength. We want employees with different skills, professional combinations, life experiences and perspectives to contribute to even better problem solving. We will make arrangements for employees who need it. Examples of adaptations include technical aids, adapting furniture or changing routines, work tasks and working hours.

If there are qualified applicants with disabilities, gaps in their CV or immigrant background, we will invite at least one applicant in each of these groups to an interview. In order to be considered as an applicant in these groups, i.e. positively treated in this way, applicants must meet certain requirements. You can read more on the employer portal.

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