Month: July 2025

Project Manager position open — Oktoberfest 2025

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The Student Council of the University of Iceland is now accepting applications for the position of Project Manager for Oktoberfest 2025.

Project Manager for Oktoberfest:
The Project Manager for Oktoberfest oversees communication with contractors, manages marketing activities in cooperation with the Student Council, and handles the overall coordination of Oktoberfest on behalf of the Student Council. The role also includes compiling a summary and writing a report after the festival. The employee will be hired in a part-time capacity for the duration of the contract period.

Qualifications:
Experience in event management and marketing, excellent communication skills, strong organisational abilities, and the capacity to work independently.

Application process:
The application deadline is 30 July 2025. Applications should be sent to shi@hi.is. Each application must include a cover letter, a CV, and contact details for two referees. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Student Council seeks Sustainability Officer for 2025–2026

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The Student Council of the University of Iceland is now accepting applications for the position of Sustainability Officer for the academic year 2025-2026.

Sustainability Officer:
The Sustainability Officer for university students is a position funded by Festa – Centre for Sustainability through a grant to the Student Council Office of the University of Iceland. The officer works in close collaboration with Festa with the goal of raising awareness of sustainability among university students and promoting a more sustainable university community.

Main responsibilities:

  • Organise educational events related to sustainability.

  • Communicate information on sustainability issues within the Student Council and the University of Iceland.

  • Maintain an overview and monitor the progress of sustainability projects.

  • Prepare reports on the status and development of sustainability matters within the university community.

Qualifications:
Initiative, ability to work independently, and strong organisational skills. It is desirable that the candidate has knowledge of and/or interest in sustainability and student advocacy. Experience in event management is an advantage, as is knowledge of or experience working within the Student Council.

Application process:
The application deadline is 30 July 2025. Applications should be sent to the email address shi@hi.is. Each application must include a cover letter, a CV, and contact information for two referees. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Student Council seeks International Officer for 2025–2026

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The Student Council of the University of Iceland is now accepting applications for the position of International Officer for the academic year 2025–2026.

International Officer:
The international officer provides services to international students in collaboration with the International Division of UI,  and assists them in event planning along with the SHÍ international committee. The international officer also represents UI students in Aurora and works closely with the Aurora team at UI.

Qualifications:
Self-motivated and capable of working independantly as well as with others. Excellent communication skills. A strong command of Icelandic and English, an interest and experience of international issues and involvement in the university community. The position is part-time by agreement, with an expected average workload of 50%.

Application Process:
The application deadline is July 23, 2025. Applications should be sent to shi@hi.is. Each application must include a cover letter, a CV, and contact information for two references. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

You can read more about the work of the Student Council here.