The Student Council of the University of Iceland is looking for an International Officer and an Editor for the Student Paper for the term 2023 – 2024.

The Student Council office has four elected representatives; president, vice-president, interest representative and a loan fund representative who were elected at the council’s last election meeting. Wednesday. The office also employs a Manager, the Editor for the Student Paper and an International officer.

The deadline for both positions is until midnight May 1st 2023. Applications received after the deadline will not be taken into consideration.

International Officer

The International Officer will oversee services provided for international students with the aim of protecting their interests, helping them become active participants in the University community, answering their requests and questions and providing other assistance. The International Officer is a confidant for international students at the University and shall be able to provide telephone and email assistance as needed. The International Officer will also participate in the day-to-day operations of the Student Council Office in cooperation with the president of the Student Council.

The International Officer also works as the representative of students in the Aurora European Universities Network and Alliance. There they will supervise projects in cooperation with the Aurora contacts within the University of Iceland and help with any projects they are assigned to. They will also oversee preparation for conferences and other events related to Aurora, and participate as is seen fit.

Qualifications:

• Initiative and ability to work independently
• Excellent social skills
• Strong communication skills, both verbally and in written text, in both Icelandic and English
• Interest in the work of the Student Council and students’ affairs in addition to being an active member of the University community.
• Experience in event planning or organizing is an advantage
• International experience is an advantage
• Knowledge of the administration of the University of Iceland is an advantage
• Knowledge of the Aurora Network is an advantage
• Other language knowledge is an advantage

The Student Council’s International Officer is a 50% position available for one year with the possibility of extended employment. Applicants must be able to begin work on June 1st 2023. For further information regarding the role, contact the current International Officer Alma Ágústsdóttir via the email internationalcommittee@hi.is or the Student Council at shi@hi.is.

A cover letter, resume and list of references should be sent via email to shi@hi.is with the subject heading ‘’SHÍ International Officer 2023-2024.’’

Editor of the Student Paper

The Editor of the Student Paper oversees the publication of the student handbook (Akademían), which is published at the beginning of each school year, as well as the Student Paper (Stúdentablaðið) which is published four times per school year, two issues each semester. Further timing on each issue depends on the decision of the Editor and the Student Council’s office. The Editor appoints an editorial board and directs its work. He is also responsible for publishing material from the Student Paper its website and is responsible for distributing the paper.

The Editor assists with the collection of advertisements for the paper as the Managing director oversees the operation of the newspaper.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge and interest in student affairs
• Experience in media and publishing
• Experience in graphic design is an advantage
• Good general computer skills
• Knowledge of web management is an advantage
• Good knowledge of both Icelandic and English
• Initiative and ability to work independently
• Willingness and ability to work with Student Council members, the Student Council office and other stakeholders
• Other education and experience relevant to the position

The Editor is hired for a 20% work rate during the period June 1st 2023 to September 1st 2023, with an increase to 30% from September 1st 2023 to May 31st 2024. Working hours can be flexible by agreement. For further information regarding the role please contact the current Editor of Stúdentablaðið, at the e-mail address studentabladid@hi.is.

A cover letter, CV and recommendations should be sent via email to shi@hi.is with the subject “Editor 2023-2024”. In addition, it is desirable that the applicant’s view of Stúdentablaðið and ideas for publications are included, as well as a sample of his work if the person in question has previously worked as a writer.