Assistant Faculty Director (Deputy Director)

Knowledge that shapes society UiB shall be among Europe's leading universities, internationally known for high quality in research and education. As a social institution, we shall contribute to sustainable and democratic development and be an attractive and inclusive place of study and work. Video: https://youtu.be/M5n6RnScNgA Faculty of Science and Technology The Faculty of Science and Technology is a national provider of scientific and technological competence that Norway and the world need. We have approximately 1000 employees, 3800 students, and a budget of approximately 1.5 billion NOK. Research and teaching take place in institutes and centers. On behalf of UiB, the Faculty is responsible for two of UiB's strategic priority areas; UiB Ocean and UiB Climate and energy transition. The extensive and comprehensive campus development project UiB Realfaghøyden will strengthen the faculty as a scientific powerhouse and innovation hub. You can find more information about the faculty here . Assistant Faculty Director (Deputy Director) At the Faculty of Science and Technology, there is a vacancy for the position of Assistant Faculty Director (Deputy Director). The Assistant Faculty Director has a key role in the faculty's administrative management and is a central advisor and supporter for the Faculty Director and the deanate. The faculty administration constitutes a competence unit with approximately 60 employees with administrative tasks within studies, HR, research, innovation, communication, finance, and staff. Our purpose is to deliver good administrative services in a professional and efficient manner that supports the faculty's core activities in research and education. We are seeking a leader who is strategic and goal-oriented and who wishes to contribute to the leadership of the faculty administration in a time characterized by change and development, where efficiency, quality, and good use and development of digital tools will be a central task. The Assistant Faculty Director reports to the Faculty Director and is part of the faculty management and the Faculty Director's leadership group. Tasks Permanent deputy for the Faculty Director Deputy leader for the faculty administration with responsibility for coordination, follow-up, and development work Leader for the section for communication and staff Together with the Faculty Director, provide daily management of and continuous deliveries to the deanate within a wide range of subject areas and issues, in addition to the development of the administration at the faculty. Coordinate and lead projects and processes, especially related to organizational development, improvement of work processes, and not least the implementation of digital tools and solutions Delegated authority for planning and follow-up of HSE work and other internal control areas at the faculty Follow up plans, strategy, goal achievement, and holistic internal control for the faculty in collaboration with the Faculty Director Case processing and leadership support to the faculty management and the faculty board It may become relevant to assign other tasks to the position over time. Qualifications and attributes Applicants must have a master's degree. Long practice combined with relevant continuing and further education can, in special cases, compensate for a lack of formal education. Broad and relevant leadership experience with documented good results Interest in organizational development work and results to show for it Experience with high-level investigation tasks Digital competence and interest in digital development and transformation Solid knowledge of the frameworks for state enterprises, preferably the university and college sector Good written and oral expression in bokmål, nynorsk, and English

We are seeking a person who: Has the ability to involve and motivate, develop others, and build good relationships Is able to work strategically and has good organizational understanding Is proactive, development-oriented, and engaged Has good cooperation and communication skills Has high work capacity, takes responsibility, and works systematically and purposefully with great implementation power Has knowledge of relevant laws and agreements

Personal qualities that are necessary for the position will be emphasized. We offer: Exciting and developing tasks close to research, education, and innovation in a diverse and international environment Room to further develop administrative functions Offers of professional and personal development through competence and leadership development Salary as Deputy Director (code 1059) ranging from 1,100,000 – 1,300,000 NOK. For highly qualified applicants, it may be relevant to consider a higher salary Membership in Statens Pensjonskasse Good welfare schemes How to apply for the position? Send your application and CV by clicking on the button marked ”Søk stillingen” on this page. We wish to point out that applications will be assessed based on the information entered in www.jobbnorge.no by the application deadline. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all relevant attachments are uploaded by the deadline, including: Application letter/motivation letter certificates and diplomas If the diplomas, transcripts, or other documentation are not in a Scandinavian language or English, the applicant must upload certified translations themselves. Applicants with foreign education must additionally document that the education corresponds to a Norwegian bachelor's, master's, or Ph.D. degree. See www.hkdir.no for more information on the assessment of higher education. HK-dir offers automatic recognition for certain degrees from selected countries. If the applicant's education is covered by the automatic recognition scheme, it will be sufficient to attach documentation of this. You can read more about the automatic recognition scheme by clicking on this link: Automatisk godkjenning – et raskere alternativ | HK-dir . We point out that applications for assessment through the ordinary recognition scheme at HK-dir can take time. You should therefore apply for recognition as soon as possible when you know you want to apply for the position. If you have not received a response from HK-dir by the application deadline, attach documentation from HK-dir stating that they have received your application. General information Detailed information about the position can be obtained by contacting: Faculty Director at the Faculty of Science and Technology, Elisabeth Müller Lysebo, tel. 97557135 or e-mail: Elisabeth.Lysebo@uib.no Diversity is a strength and enables us to solve our tasks even better. UiB therefore needs qualified employees regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, belief, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and age. The University of Bergen works purposefully for increased equality and emphasizes gender balance and diversity in leadership groups. Knowledge of and results from active equality and diversity work are given weight when recruiting leaders. Information about the applicant may be made public even if the applicant has requested not to be included in the applicant list. If the request is not followed, the applicant shall be notified of this. We encourage applicants with disabilities, immigrant backgrounds, or gaps in their CV to apply. If you check this in the application, you may receive positive special treatment. We always invite at least one qualified applicant from each of these groups to an interview. More about the recruitment process here .