Academic Advisor to the Stockholm School of Economics

The Education Office (EdO) is one of SSE’s Professional Services units and consists of around 58 colleagues. As a central part of the SSE journey, we support and develop key academic services for students and stakeholders across our BSc, MSc, and PhD programs. Our work spans assessment, program management, scholarships, international collaborations, academic support, central course and exam coordination, as well as degrees and certificates.

We are looking for an Academic Advisor to join our Guidance and Wellbeing Office (GWO). As an Academic Advisor at SSE, you will work closely with students across our Bachelor and Master programs, providing guidance and support throughout their studies. 

The GWO team consists of two Academic Advisors and one Student Wellbeing Counsellor. Together, the team provides a first point of contact for students who need support related to their studies, their individual educational needs, or challenges that may affect their ability to study. The team also coordinates support for students with specific educational needs. 

As an Academic Advisor, you will: 

• Provide individual guidance to students on study-related matters, helping them navigate challenges and make informed decisions about their studies. 
• Meet students with a wide range of needs and circumstances and help identify appropriate forms of support. 
• Coordinate support for students with specific educational needs and work with relevant colleagues to ensure appropriate arrangements. 
• Work closely with the Student Wellbeing Counsellor and the other Academic Advisor to provide coordinated support to students. 
• Guide students to other relevant functions or professional support when their needs fall outside the scope of academic advising. 
• Collaborate with faculty and other colleagues across SSE on student-related matters. 
• Contribute to developing routines, information and ways of working within GWO 
• Participate in preventive and student-focused initiatives aimed at creating good conditions for students to succeed in their studies. 

What we offer you

At SSE, you’ll join a small, close-knit GWO team and work across a lively academic community. The role combines one-to-one work with students and collaboration with faculty and colleagues throughout the School. You’ll have the opportunity to shape how GWO supports students, develop its ways of working and contribute to initiatives that strengthen the study experience. It’s a varied role with room to take initiative, build strong working relationships and be part of students’ academic journeys.

About you

You are an attentive, confident communicator who can build trust while maintaining clear professional boundaries. You are comfortable meeting students with varied needs, including in challenging or sensitive situations.

You listen with care, ask thoughtful questions and can work out what kind of guidance or support may be most useful. You are calm and practical when situations are complex, and you enjoy working closely with colleagues who bring different areas of expertise. You are also ready to contribute to initiatives that strengthen students’ wellbeing and study experience.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone with:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Study and Career Guidance (Swedish: Studie- och yrkesvägledarexamen).

• Experience in student support, academic advising, counselling, education or another role involving professional guidance and individual support.

• Spoken and written Swedish and English.

Meritorious

• Knowledge of educational support for students with disabilities or other specific educational needs.

• Experience using Nais and Ladok.

• Experience working in higher education.

Other:

This is a full-time, permanent position with an initial six-month probationary period. The position is based in Stockholm and start date is according to agreement.

We encourage you to apply promptly as we are actively reviewing applications on an ongoing basis. 

We look forward to receiving your application.

About the Stockholm School of Economics

The Stockholm School of Economics is ranked as the top business school in the Nordic and Baltic countries and enjoys a strong international reputation. World-class research forms the foundation of our educational offering, which includes Bachelor, Master, PhD, MBA, and Executive Education programs. Through creativity and collaboration, the Stockholm School of Economics provides an environment where ambitious students and accomplished researchers meet to address contemporary challenges within business and economics, particularly those concerning sustainability, diversity and innovation.

Apart from delivering world class education within business and economics, SSE students are trained to be successful decision makers and leaders of the future. Our educational mission has over the years strengthened SSE students, and you can read more about it here.

SSE is a member of the Stockholm Dual Career Network (SDCN), a collaboration between universities, research institutes and companies in the Stockholm region. Through SDCN, partners of international recruits are offered professional support in establishing their careers in Sweden, including career coaching, networking opportunities, seminars and access to a broad professional network. We recognize the importance of supporting accompanying partners in international relocations and are committed to facilitating a smooth transition for the whole family.

SSE is committed to a balanced gender distribution and values a variety of backgrounds and experiences among our employees. We therefore welcome all applicants regardless of their gender, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, disability, sexual orientation, age, or religion or other beliefs. We strive to have a fair and inclusive recruitment process.