Karelia UAS is looking for International Officer

Karelia University of Applied Sciences is looking for International Officer for the duration of the job alternation leave for 2.4.-10.7.2024. The substitute must be an unemployed jobseeker.

Internationality is one of the strategic aims of Karelia University of Applied Sciences (Karelia). Karelia2030 strategy identifies five main areas to work with and develop until 2030 to meet with regional and global challenges. Karelia UAS offers broad internationalization possibilities for all students and staff members.

International Officer tasks include:
– active participation in the implementation and development of international services for Karelia’s international students
– supporting degree programmes with the development and implementation of international cooperation and with integrating international competence development into teaching
– advising and guiding staff and students in internationalization opportunities (especially Erasmus+ mobility)
– communication and collaboration with international partner universities in exchange and application issues
– coordination of staff mobility processes at Karelia
– active participation in development of international services for Karelia’s international students

We expect and value;
– degree in higher education
– competence in international communication
– good skills with digital tools
– experience in international contexts
– proficiency in English language (C1-level)
– Finnish language skills (C1-level)
– teamwork and co-creation skills
– self-management skills and good communication skills

We value if you also have:
– master-level degree
– prior experience and understanding of internationalization and mobility programmes in higher education.

The post is full-time and conditions follow the collective labour agreement of Sivista. The salary is 2622,46-2937,22 EUR per month. The salary does not include an experience supplement, 4-16 %.

Apply by 16.2.2024 at 15.00 in Kuntarekry. Remember to include your CV and possible recommendations in the application.

More information about the post and tasks of the International Officer: Head of Education, Ulla Asikainen, 050 523 4355, [email protected]
More information about the conditions: Head of Human Resources Jaana Tolkki, 050 408 7932, [email protected]