The Student Council of the University of Iceland is seeking applications for the positions of International Officer, Managing Director, Employment and Sustainability Representative and Editor for the 2026-2027 term.
International Officer
The International Officer oversees 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 supervise projects in cooperation with the Aurora contacts within the University of Iceland and help with any projects they are assigned to. They 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
- Proficiency in Icelandic and English is a requirement
- Interest in the work of the Student Council and students’ affairs in addition to being an active member of the University community.
- 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
- Experience in event planning or organizing is an advantage
- Other language knowledge is an advantage
- Experience in policy-making is an advantage
The position is part-time, around 50% or as agreed.
A cover letter, CV and recommendations should be sent via email to shi@hi.is with the subject “Job Application”.
The deadline is until June 1st 2026. Applications received after the deadline will not be taken into consideration.
Managing Director
The Managing Director takes part in the maintenance of efficient and effective operations within the Student Council office. The role includes overseeting the Council’s finances and assets, promoting cost efficiency and ensuring communication between the office and the Student Council.
The Managing Director supervises the Student Council’s finances and daily operations of the office alongside the President. That includes overseeing the Student Council’s employees timetables and the making of contracts for the Council, as well as the collection of advertisements in any of the Council’s published material. The Managing Director is also responsible for writing the minutes of Student Council meetings in addition to meetings of the Board of the Student Council.
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 book keeping
- Willingness and ability to work with Student Council members, the Student Council office and other stakeholders
- Good social skills
- Ability to communicate, both verbally and in written text, in Icelandic and English
- Initiative and an ability to work independently
- Relevant educational background is an advantage
- Knowledge of accounting softwares is an advantage
- Knowledge of the University of Iceland’s administrative body is an advantage
- Prior work in event planning and managing is an advantage
- Other knowledge and experience relevant to the position
Work percentage is variable or negotiable.
A cover letter, CV and recommendations should be sent via email to shi@hi.is with the subject “Job Application”.
The deadline is until June 1st 2026. Applications received after the deadline will not be taken into consideration.
Employment and Sustainability Representative
The Employment and Sustainability Representative works closely with Viska to increase university students’ awareness of labor and employment rights and to provide services related to wages and other rights. The officer also works on sustainability issues within the university in collaboration with the Sustainability Division, with the goal of increasing awareness of sustainability and promoting a more sustainable university community.
Main responsibilities include organizing educational events related to sustainability and labor issues, communicating information on sustainability issues within the Student Council and the University of Iceland, maintaining oversight of projects and their progress and preparing reports on the status and development of employment and sustainability issues within the university community.
Qualifications:
- Initiative, independence and strong organizational skills
- Interest in student affairs and labour rights
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Proficiency in Icelandic and English is required
- Knowledge of and/or interest in sustainability and student advocacy is preferred
- Experience working within the Student Council is a strong advantage
- Experience in event management is an advantage
- Relevant educational background is an advantage, although a university degree is not required
- Statistical skills and experience conducting surveys are an advantage
Work percentage is variable or negotiable.
A cover letter, CV and recommendations should be sent via email to shi@hi.is with the subject “Job Application”.
The deadline is until June 1st 2026. Applications received after the deadline will not be taken into consideration.
Editor
The editor 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. They are also responsible for publishing material from the Student Paper on 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 of and interest in student affairs
- Experience in media and publishing work
- Experience in graphic design is an advantage
- Good general computer skills
- Knowledge of website management is an advantage
- Strong command of Icelandic and English
- Initiative and ability to work independently
- Willingness to work with Student Council representatives, office staff and other stakeholders
- Relevant educational background is an advantage
Work percentage is variable or negotiable.
A cover letter, CV and recommendations should be sent via email to shi@hi.is with the subject “Job Application”.
The deadline is until June 1st 2026. Applications received after the deadline will not be taken into consideration.
