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Handelshøyskolen BI søker Advisor International Office!
Advisor International Office – temporary position from December 2026-mid April 2028
The International Relations office (IRO) is looking for a structured, proactive and service-oriented professional who enjoys working in an international environment coordinating multiple activities and stakeholders. We are looking for an overall responsible for the BI International Summer School (www.bi.edu/summer).
The IRO belongs under the Business Relevance unit where the main focus is on strengthening BI’s position as an internationally recognised business school through work in alumni engagement, career development, and international relations. The department is responsible for building lasting relationships, facilitating networks, and enabling students to develop the skills and experience needed for a relevant and sustainable career. The Business Relevance unit connects students, alumni, and business, contributing to BI’s ambition to shape people and businesses for an international and sustainable future.
Work tasks
Programme planning and delivery
Marketing, recruitment and communication
Applications, admissions and student administration
International partnerships and student mobility
Social programme and events
Accommodation and housing coordination
Fees and financial administration
Student experience and support
Evaluation, reporting and continuous development
Desired skills and qualifications
Relevant higher education degree, preferably within higher ed administration, business, communications, or project management
Experience with program or project management
Experience in working with international students, exchange programmes, or summer schools is an advantage
Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple processes, deadlines and stakeholders simultaneously.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with students, academic staff, administrative colleagues, international partners and external suppliers.
Strong service orientation and a genuine interest in creating a positive student experience.
Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects from planning through implementation and evaluation.
Digital & Data Literacy: Proficient with administrative systems and skilled at using data and student feedback to drive improvements.
Service Mindset & Adaptability: Student-focused, service-oriented, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
Languages: Fluent written and verbal English; Norwegian proficiency is an advantage.
Personal qualities
We believe you will thrive in this role if you are:
Structured and organized, while remaining flexible when plans change.
Proactive and solution-oriented, with the ability to identify issues and take action.
Collaborative and relationship-oriented, with confidence in working with people from different backgrounds and professional areas.
Service-minded and student-focused, with a genuine interest in supporting students and creating meaningful international learning experiences.
Independent and accountable, comfortable taking ownership of projects and ensuring that things get done.
Curious and improvement-oriented, with an interest in developing new ideas, processes and program offerings.
We place great importance on finding the candidate who we believe will be the best fit for our department and who possess the right combination of qualifications and personal qualities.
The position reports to Head of the Office, Eline Jensrud, who can also be contacted for further information (tlf [kontaktinfo fjernet, se annonsekilden]
