Digital International Student Ambassador

Uppsala University is a comprehensive research-intensive university with a strong international standing. Our ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a long-term difference in society. Our most important assets are all the individuals whose curiosity and dedication make Uppsala University one of Sweden’s most exciting workplaces. Uppsala University has over 54,000 students, more than 7,500 employees and a turnover of around SEK 8 billion. 

The International Mobility Office at Uppsala University is looking for digital international student ambassadors 
 
Uppsala University aims to offer educational programmes of the highest national and international quality and to give all students the opportunity to acquire first-class knowledge in their subject area as well as general academic skills. The International Mobility Unit works with recruiting students from all over the world, supporting them in pursuing education for a global labour market and creating an open, inclusive and international study environment. 

We are now looking for creative and committed international student ambassadors to help us market the university through our digital platforms. Our target group is prospective international students. 

Duties
As part of the Digital Ambassador team, your role is to promote and raise awareness of Uppsala University internationally, in collaboration with the International Mobility Office. You will work as a content creator, responsible for planning, producing, and publishing content across our digital platforms. 

Digital Ambassadors take turns managing our Instagram account, @studyatuu, where you will showcase your everyday life as an international student in Uppsala or Visby. Your task will be to inspire and support prospective students by sharing your experiences and answering their questions, helping them make informed decisions about their future studies. 

In addition to Instagram, you will write blog posts for our platform StudyatUU, covering topics related to life as an international student in Sweden. You will also contribute content to our YouTube channel. 

We are looking for a total of 12 Digital Ambassadors. Among these, 2-3 will be appointed as Team Leaders, responsible for overseeing content planning and scheduling for Instagram, the blog, or YouTube. 

Requirements
To apply to join the team you will need to be a registered student at Uppsala University during the academic year 2025-2026. You must be able to communicate fluently in English. You will have to be an on-campus student in Uppsala or Visby. 

Additional qualifications
You have experience in social media which you can demonstrate, and you have good verbal presentation skills. Emphasis will be placed on personal skills such as creativity, writing, ability to work independently and organisational skills. 

About the employment
The employment is a temporary position according to the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5 § 12. Scope approximately 75-85 hours per academic year. Starting date august 2025 or as agreed. Placement: Uppsala/Visby

For further information about the position, please contact: Sara Högbom, 072-999 90 15, sara.hogbom@uu.se

Please submit your application by 23 june 2025, UFV-PA 2025/1788.

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