Administrator

The Department of Criminology provides education at undergraduate, advanced and postgraduate levels at Stockholm University. The Department is part of the Faculty of Social Sciences and has approximately 50 employees. Just over 700 students are registered on undergraduate and advanced-level courses. Criminology studies, among other things, the causes and structure of crime and how it varies over time and space, as well as the effects of different types of penalties and measures to reduce crime and improve safety. For more information, please visit the Department of Criminology website.

Duties
We are looking for an administrator with a broad range of skills. You will work on a variety of administrative tasks at the Department. Organisationally, you will be part of the technical and administrative staff, and your immediate manager will be the Administrative Manager.

The main duties include:
Financial administration.
Purchasing and procurement.
Payroll and personnel administration.
Administration relating to the work of the Stockholm Prize in Criminology (The Stockholm Prize in Criminology).
Registration and archiving of official documents.
Other administrative tasks as part of the Department’s day-to-day work.

The role also involves acting as conference coordinator at seminars, ordering catering and similar services, and handling premises and IT matters.

Qualifications
We are looking for someone with several years’ experience in administrative work in the public sector, preferably in the university sector. You are highly proficient with computers, quickly learn new systems and are confident using Microsoft Office. You are fluent in spoken and written Swedish and can also express yourself well in English, both orally and in writing. As communication is a central part of the role, you are a skilled communicator.

The role includes supporting the board and jury of the Stockholm Prize in Criminology, the largest and most prestigious prize in the field. You will therefore have frequent contact with international researchers, and an interest in criminological research is an advantage. You are organised, flexible and service-minded, with strong administrative skills. You work efficiently and without pretension, can handle periods of working under time pressure, and enjoy working both independently and as part of a team.

Experience working at Stockholm University and higher education qualifications, or equivalent skills considered relevant by the employer, are an advantage, preferably a bachelor’s or master’s degree in criminology. Experience of financial work, such as handling supplier invoices, customer invoicing and bookkeeping, and of the Primula, Raindance and W3D3 systems is also an advantage. Experience updating web pages is a plus.

Great importance will be placed on personal suitability during the recruitment process.

About the position
This is a full-time, permanent position with a six-month probationary period. Stockholm University applies individual salary setting. The start date is by agreement.

We offer
At Stockholm University, you will experience the dynamic interplay between higher education and research that makes the University an exciting and creative environment. You will work in an international environment and receive favourable employment conditions. The University is located in the National City Park, with good transport links to the city centre.

Stockholm University is committed to being a workplace free from discrimination, providing equal rights and opportunities for all.

Contact
For further information, please contact Administrative Manager Erika Gilbertsson, erika.gilbertsson@criminology.su.se.

Application
Apply for the position through Stockholm University’s recruitment system. As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete and reaches the University by the closing date.

Instructions for applicants are available on the website: Applying for a position.

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