The Student Council of the University of Iceland is looking for an International Officer for the term 2021 – 2022. The International Officer will serve international students at the University in cooperation with the International Division of the University of Iceland and the Student Council Office.

Further information:

The International Officer will oversee services provided for international students with the aim to protect their interest, help them become active participants in the University society, answer their requests and questions and provide 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 daily projects 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. They will also oversee preparation for conferences and other events related to Aurora, and participate as is seen fit.

The International Officer’s position is fairly new. It is very important that the next Officer is creative and helpful in shaping the position in cooperation with the Student Council.

 

Qualifications:

 

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

 

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 2021. For further information regarding the role, contact the current International Officer Emily Reise internationalcommittee@hi.is or the Student Council at shi@hi.is.

A cover letter, résume and lists of references should be sent via email to shi@hi.is with the subject heading ‘’SHÍ International Officer 2021-2022.’’

The deadline for applications is 13:00 May 14th 2021. Any applications received after the deadline will not be taken into consideration.