AC Administrative Officer for Management Support in Education at the Institute of Public Health

Institute of Public Health at the Faculty of Health at Aarhus University, seeks an AC administrator for a central role in the institute's secretariat. Our new colleague is hired with a special task focus on supporting education and development related to the medical education in SUND+ in Herning. This is a permanent position with start date 1 January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

As an AC administrator at the Institute of Public Health you will become part of a research-intensive institute. We work with a focus on creating new knowledge and developing solutions that are significant for public health. Our research includes both basic research and applied research, and we share an ambition to create knowledge and better health for all.

We place emphasis on thoroughness and quality in all aspects of our activities and on conducting innovative research that is translated into high-quality teaching. Our teaching includes public health science, sports science, health science, nursing science, related methodological disciplines and medicine.

With respect for the scientific disciplines, we prioritize interdisciplinary collaboration that strengthens research, education and innovation. And we work in a common commitment to create a healthy and inclusive workplace characterized by open dialogue, mutual respect and an informal tone. We believe that well-being and academic excellence are prerequisites for each other, and that both are essential for us to succeed in the long term. You can read more about the institute here and about the faculty here .

Your tasks

Your primary tasks are related to the education area with a particular focus on supporting the development and delivery of teaching in general medicine based in SUND+ in Herning. You can read more about SUND+ here . You will become a coordinating link between activities in Aarhus, SUND+ in Herning and at Regionshospitalet Gødstrup, and you should expect weekly presence in the SUND+ building 2-3 days per week, varying in periods.

Likewise you will take on a coordinating role in the collaboration with SUND Studier as well as staff and students from VIA University College (VIA) in SUND+. Your tasks thus include both development and operations, and you will be part of a professional, strong administrative environment. You will work closely with the institute's management, other colleagues and partners.

Your primary tasks

• Educational development and operations related to the SUND+ partnership, including collaboration with VIA’s staff and students
• Support for relevant meeting forums related to education, general medicine and SUND+
• Coordination across the locations Aarhus University, SUND+ and Regionshospitalet in Gødstrup
• Planning in connection with projects within general medicine and stay in general practice
• Contribute to developing and streamlining administrative workflows and coordination

You create an overview and have a sense for detail in task execution as well as practical implementation of research-based teaching. You work in a structured, executing and follow-up manner, and you do so in collaboration with administrative colleagues, scientific staff and partners in the SUND+ network. The exact portfolio of tasks can to some extent be adjusted to your competences and experiences. You report to the secretariat manager at the Institute of Public Health.

Your competences

We imagine that you have a relevant academic education, for example cand.scient.pol., cand.oecon., cand.scient.san., cand.merc. or similar. You have experience with and interest in supporting strategic initiatives, and can translate strategic goals into actions and processes. In addition you possess strong analytical competences, have good organizational understanding and good written and spoken communication skills in both Danish and English.

Experience with secretariat support and meeting preparation is an advantage, just as experience from public administration, ideally within the education or health sector, will be a strength.

As a person you work in a structured and responsible manner and have a natural ability to create an overview, even when tasks are varied. You take initiative, work independently and are solution-oriented in your approach to tasks. At the same time you are a strong collaborator who can build good relationships across organizational levels and professional communities. You are flexible and thrive with a workday that includes both new challenges and recurring operational tasks. Finally, you have an interest in and want to work in a dynamic research and education environment.

Questions about the position

If you have questions about the position, you are welcome to contact the institute secretariat manager Annette Bachmann at tel.: +45 24 98 85 85 or institute head Michael Baggesen Klitgaard at tel.: 4022 7649

The work place is the Institute of Public Health, Bartholins Allé 2, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark and SUND+ Overgade 6, 7400 Herning.

Employment basis

Salary and terms of employment follow the Danish state collective agreement for academics . You are employed as an administrator at base salary grade 4-8. For the right candidate there may be an opportunity for placement as senior consultant with pay according to the collective agreement’s Appendix 4.

Application

Your application must contain the following

• Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Indication of education (copies of relevant diplomas)
• References/recommendations can be uploaded separately in the e-recruitment system

We refer to the faculty's Guide for applicants .

Aarhus University will be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and strives for a culture where each person can develop and grow. We see equality and diversity as a resource and therefore encourage all interested to apply.

Applications are submitted through Aarhus University's recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job posting on Aarhus University's website.

About Aarhus University

Aarhus University is a professionally broad and research-intensive university with high quality in education and research, and a strong engagement in societal development nationally and globally. The university offers an inspiring educational and research environment for 37,500 students including PhD students and has 9,000 staff members expressed in full-time equivalents, with an annual turnover of DKK 8.9 billion. Read more at au.dk