Department Manager for the Education Area

At the Education Area in Maniitsoq, a position as department head is available for appointment from May 15, 2026, or by further agreement.

About the position

As a department leader, you will be a central part of the area's management and play an important role in the daily operations and development of the education sector. You will work closely with the education manager and serve as a link between administration, institutions, and the political level.

The Education area is responsible for the operation and development of schools, student homes, day care institutions, leisure activities, libraries, museums, and the sports area in Maniitsoq and the surrounding settlements.

The position is organizationally placed in the central administration, where you also lead the secretariat function.

Your primary work tasks

Based on the job description, your tasks will include:

• Management of the secretariat function, including personnel management of employees.
• Overall responsibility for financial management: Budgeting and follow-up
• Certification and instruction on the area's accounts

• Preparation of agendas and minutes for committee work
• Ongoing case processing and administrative coordination
• Planning of meetings and travel activities
• Responsibility for record-keeping and archiving in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Secretariat support for the head of education and relevant forums (e.g., minutes for school leader meetings and committees)
• Sparring with management and partners on development and operational tasks
• Ad hoc tasks across the organization

About the organization

The area consists of a small, closely collaborating team with a broad scope of interaction. You will be part of a management team consisting of, among others, the head of education, the head of the daycare institution, the leisure inspector, and other key functions.

We expect that you

• Has a relevant higher education (administrative, economic, or similar)
• Has experience in financial management and public administration.
• Has good collaboration skills and works in a structured manner.
• Is service-oriented and accommodating
• Can work independently and take responsibility
• Has good IT skills at the user level
• Masters Greenlandic and Danish (not a requirement, but an advantage)

We offer

• A central and versatile leadership position with a wide range of responsibilities.
• Good opportunities for professional and personal development
• A close collaboration in a smaller organization with short decision-making paths.

Salary and employment conditions

Salary and employment conditions are in accordance with the applicable agreement between the Government of Greenland and AK.

Housing is provided in accordance with applicable regulations, and there is a right to free travel and relocation of personal belongings according to the agreement.

This position is subject to the law requiring the collection of a criminal record. According to the law, employment can only begin once the municipality has received a criminal record. Therefore, we must point out that the start date can only be agreed upon once the municipality has received the criminal record from the Police.

Additional information

If you have questions about the position, you are welcome to contact the Head of Education, Apollonie Kreutzmann, at phone number 86 73 25 or email apkx@qeqqata.gl.

Application:

Applications with relevant exam papers, CV, statements, and references must be uploaded before the deadline.

How to apply:

Applications must be submitted electronically via the link at the bottom of this page, where you can attach your application, CV, etc.