Student Mentor (SI Leader) for the Public Health Science Program

Description:

University Library and Student Support (UB) is tasked with providing library services, learning support, and student support. Learning support includes promoting information literacy in education and offering an inspiring study environment for students. Student support encompasses assistance with academic writing, mathematics and statistics, study techniques, information searching, and reference management. The department also provides central academic advising, pedagogical support for students with permanent disabilities, and student health services. University Library and Student Support oversees a Supplemental Instruction (SI) project at Mid Sweden University. Supplemental Instruction involves trained SI leaders conducting regular study sessions for students in specific courses. These sessions focus on developing effective study techniques, improving understanding of course content, and building confidence before exams. UB staff train the SI leaders, coordinate the work, and provide mentoring support to the SI leaders. We are now recruiting 1-2 SI leaders for the Public Health Science Program for part-time employment at UB. Job Responsibilities We are looking for someone who wants to train as an SI leader and prepare and conduct study sessions within the Public Health Science Program online. As an SI leader, you will plan and conduct approximately one session per week lasting 1–2 hours for a group of approximately 5–15 students, report attendance, and participate in mentor meetings. The role also includes participating in development and evaluation work. Qualifications You are studying in the Public Health Science Program at Mid Sweden University and have completed at least the second term with passing grades in all courses. You are interested in pedagogy and in supporting fellow students in their learning. You are eager to develop your own leadership skills. Study sessions will be conducted online via Teams or Zoom, and you should have strong ability to manage these digital tools. You will be employed as a student mentor and must be qualified according to the requirements described in Mid Sweden University's employment regulations. Eligible to be employed as a student mentor is anyone admitted to education at the basic or advanced level. Personal Qualities To succeed in this role, we see that you are relationship-building, initiative-taking, and independent. You have good collaborative skills, communicate attentively, and work constructively with others. Furthermore, you are organized, structured, and have the ability to plan and prioritize your work efficiently. Great weight will be placed on personal qualities. Processing Processing of the employment follows the procedures specified in Chapter 5 of the Higher Education Ordinance and continues in accordance with Mid Sweden University's employment regulations. Employment and Start Date The employment comprises 7.5–15% of full-time (3–6 hours per week) beginning September 1, 2026, or according to agreement. Working hours are largely flexible, but sessions for study groups must be scheduled outside participants' regular class times. The assignment is determined term by term, but no later than January 31, 2027. The employment may be renewed in accordance with Chapter 5, Section 12 of the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100). Work Location: Sundsvall (work is performed remotely). Information For more information, contact Anna-Karin Enqvist, 010-142 81 80, [email protected], or Mikael Reberg, 010-142 84 77, [email protected]. Application Tell us about yourself and why you want to work as an SI leader remotely. Attach a CV or resume. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, so do not delay submitting your application. Submit your application through our recruitment system by July 6, 2026. Mid Sweden University, with campuses in both Sundsvall and Östersund, is an educational institution with close ties to students, colleagues, and the surrounding community. At the same time, we are situated near the sea, forests, and mountains, creating ideal conditions for fantastic quality of life. Here new knowledge is created through internationally successful research and education that contributes to societal development. In this way, we contribute to a sustainable future and a better world. As an employee of Mid Sweden University, you should be able to balance work with leisure and maintain good life balance. We offer, among other things, flexible working hours, support for health and wellness activities, salary supplementation during parental leave and sick leave. You also receive generous vacation days. Mid Sweden University actively works for equal conditions and strives to utilize the qualities that diversity and equality bring to our operations. Salary is set in accordance with central salary agreements RALS/RALS-T. Your personal data is processed and stored in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation. We welcome questions from those interested in working with us but decline inquiries from those selling advertisements and recruitment services.

Overview

Type

job

Status

active

Visibility

public

City

Sundsvall

Address

Holmgatan 10

GPS

62.3857804, 17.3294368copyopen in

Email

[email protected]

Phone

010-1428594

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8

Published

11. 6. 2026

Edited

22. 6. 2026

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