Month: June 2021

Students have three representatives on the board of the Icelandic Student Services, the term of office being two years at a time. The last time the board was appointed was in 2019, so it’s time to do it again. According to a regulation for the Icelandic Student Services at the University of Iceland, the board consists of five individuals: the Ministry of Education, Science and Culture appoints one main representative and a vice-representative, the University Council appoints one main representative and a vice-representative and the Student Council appoints three main representatives and three vice-representatives.

Qualification requirements

• Interest in the workings of the Student Council and students’ affairs.
• Experience of student advocacy is an advantage
• Active participation in the university community is an advantage
• Knowledge of the administration of the University of Iceland is an advantage
• Good social skills
• Ability to express oneself in speech and writing in Icelandic

It is expected that applicant do not study at the University of Iceland during the appointment period and will care about the interests of students and the Icelandic Student Services.

A cover letter together with a résumé and recommendations shall be sent via email to shi@hi.is. According to Article 7 of the Student Councils Law, each representative together with a vice-representative shall be elected together, and therefore applicants are asked to nominate their vice-representative in the application. The deadline is until 23:59 June 23rd 2021.  Applications received after the deadline will not be taken into consideration.

The Student Council of the University of Iceland is looking for a Project Manager. 

The is a two-month job at the Student Council’s rights office in mapping the financial situation of students in Iceland. The role involves gathering information and data on students’ rights within the welfare system and the goal is to get a better picture of their position in different social situations. The rights of students to employment and income security, health services, education and social services shall be looked into. The Project Manager oversees the collection of information and data in consultation with the office and the board of the Student Council.

Qualification:

• Interest in the workings of the Student Council and students’ affairs.
• Knowledge and experience in finance, analytical work and economic research.
• Education  befitting the work
• Other knowledge and experience that is useful in the job.
• Willingness and ability to work with Student Council members, the Student Council’s office and other stakeholders
• Good social skills.
• Experience in management and policy formulation is an advantage.
• Initiative and ability to work independently.

The Project Manager is hired for a 100% job from July 1st to August 31st or by further agreement. Further information about the job can be obtained from the President or Vice-President of the Student Council  at 570-0856 or by email to shi@hi.is. More information about the Student Council’s emphasis on this topic can be found on student.is, under Published material and in connection with the Student Council’s campaign for students’ financial security, Don’t students deserve better?

A cover letter together with a résumé and recommendations shall be sent via email to shi@hi.is with the subject heading “SHÍ Project Manager” The deadline is until 23:59, June 20th 2021. Applications received after the deadline will not be taken into consideration.

– EXTENDED APPLICATION DEADLINE –

The Student Council of the University of Iceland is looking for a Managing Director. 

The Managing Director supervises the Student Council’s finances, the daily operations of the office, including attendance systems of the Student Council’s employees, oversees the making of contracts for the Student Council and the collection of advertisements in any of the Council’s published material, and is responsible for writing the minutes of Student Council meetings in addition to meetings of the Board of the Student Council. Along with other daily projects for the Student Council office.

Qualifications:

• Interest in the workings of the Student Council and students’ affairs in addition to being an active member of the University society
• Knowledge and experience of finances and bookkeeping
• Knowledge of accounting softwares is an advantage
• Willingness and ability to work with Student Council members, the Student Council office and other stakeholders
• Knowledge of the University of Iceland’s administrative body is an advantage
• Good Social skills
• Prior work in event planning and managing is an advantage
• A competence in communicating, both verbally and in written text, in Icelandic and English
• Initiative and an ability to work independently
• Formal qualifications befitting the work is an advantage
• Other knowledge and experience relevant to the position

The Student Council’s Managing Director is a part-time position available for one year with the possibility of extended employment. For further information regarding the role, contact the current Managing Director at 570-0856 or by email to shi@hi.is.

A cover letter, résumé and recommendations should be sent via email to shi@hi.is with the subject heading “SHÍ Managing Director” The deadline is until 23:59, June 27th 2021. Applications received after the deadline will not be taken into consideration.

The Student Council’s next meeting will be held in Oddi-101 and on Teams at 5:00 p.m. June 9th.

According to paragraph 9 of the Student Council’s laws, the Council’s meetings are open to all students at the University of Iceland. Students who are not members of the Student Council may therefore attend meetings and listen to discussions within the Council. If a student wishes to attend the meeting, a request needs to be sent to shi@hi.is to join the Teams meeting.

Please contact the office of the Student Council at shi@hi.is if you have any questions regarding the meeting or the agenda. Furthermore, all students are welcome to contact the office with inquiries about their rights.

Meeting agenda

1. Meeting begins 17:00
2. Vote/approval on minutes from last meeting 17:00-17:05
3. Announcements and issues ahead 17:05-17:25
4. Presentation on the Aurora collaboration 17:25-18:05
5. Code of practice of the Student Council 18:05-18:25
6. Intermission18:25-18:35
7. Proposal on the appointment of a workgroup in regards to the parliamentary elections 2021 18:25-18:40
8. Appointment of a student representative to the University Council’s Quality Committee 18:40-18:50
9. Other issues 18:50-19:00

According to Article 21 of the Student Council’s Laws, the Student Council shall appoint student representatives to the committees of the University Council. At this time we are looking for a graduate student representative for the Quality Committee as well as an observer in the Security Committee. Periods for both committees are until June 2024.

Qualifications:

• Interest in the work of the Student Council and students’ affairs 
• Initiative and ability to work independently
• Good communication skills
• Active participation in the university community is an advantage
• Knowledge of the administration of the University of Iceland is an advantage

The Student Council will elect the representatives to the committees. More information about the committee’s work can be found on the UI’s website. 

If you are interested please send an email to shi@hi.is before 23:59 June 8th. The application must contain a CV, brief introduction of the applicant, a description of his interest and experience that he considers to be useful in the committee.