Administrator - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

The Department of Peace and Conflict Research was established in 1971 to conduct peace research and offer courses in peace and conflict studies. Currently approx. 80 persons are employed at the Department and at present some 300-400 students are enrolled every academic year. Courses offered include undergraduate and post-graduate courses, as well as a Ph. D. programme. For more information, visit www.pcr.uu.se . 

The department is now looking for a permanent full-time Administrator, starting mid-June 2022.

The position
The administrator will be employed at the department, but will work within the newly established national center for research on nuclear disarmament, Alva Myrdal Center/AMC, which is located at the department. More information about the center can be found here; AMC.

As an administrator at the department, you will join our administration group, consisting of HR, finance, communication, course administration and coordinators (approx. 10 people).

The position largely involves independent work, and the administrator is therefore expected to plan and manage most of these tasks independently, in communication with the director. As the position is to some extent new, there is an opportunity to be involved in developing the role and the working methods.

Tasks
The tasks will largely consist of organizing workshops, meetings and e-conferences, preparing and keeping track of budgets (in coordination with the department economist), writing reports, compiling documents and keeping meeting notes. You will possibly also perform minor research-assisting tasks such as gathering information and compiling literature.

The role will also include more outreaching tasks, like liaising with cooperation partners and funders communicate the activities of the centers in blogs, newsletters and social media, and to participate in workshops and conferences. Other administrative tasks may be added as well.

Requirements needed:

• Administrative work experience
• Very good Swedish skills
• Very good English skills
• Basic knowledge of social media and software programs (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
• Experience of working towards deadlines
• Accustomed to working both independently and in a team.

Additional qualifications/merits:

• At least one year working experience from working with administration
• Experience of working in InDesign or equivalent program
• Copy-editing experience (in English).

Who are we looking for?
We are looking for someone who enjoys working as an administrator. Someone who is communicative and a comfortable public speaker, social and likes interacting and talking with other people, both in Swedish and in English. Someone who wants to work with various tasks, is thorough, stress-resistant and has a good ability to organize and prioritize. Someone who is a problem solver and who finds it exciting to be involved in developing this position.

In this recruitment process, we will take into consideration requirements, additional qualifications as well as personal suitability.

About the employment
The employment is; a permanent position (trial period might be used). Working percentage; 100%. Start date; mid-June, or as per agreement. City; Uppsala.

More information about the position: Erik Melander; erik.melander@pcr.uu.se 

Please submit your application by 4 March 2022, UFV-PA 2022/216.