Maternity Cover

Maternity cover sought for the position of office officer for the Study & College Administration at PI/SPS Social Pedagogical Seminar - Ilulissat

PI/SPS Social Pedagogical Seminar is seeking a maternity leave substitute for the position of administrative officer in our Study and College Administration. The position is located in Ilulissat by the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage site of the Icefjord, where you will become part of Greenland's only social pedagogical seminar.

About PI/SPS

The seminar trains social educators, social assistants, social helpers, and daycare assistants for all of Greenland. We offer courses and further education in social pedagogy and actively contribute to the development of the sector. We have over 300 students across programs as well as a wide range of courses for both skilled and unskilled workers. The institution employs about 45 staff members, including around 20 instructors. The administration plays a central role in ensuring a well-functioning everyday life for both students and employees.

Your primary work tasks

• Administrative study guidance
• Study and dormitory administration
• Correspondence and telephone service
• Practical administrative tasks such as copying, key management, resident lists, and archiving.
• Smaller translation tasks
• General office work

• Has relevant administrative experience
• Has solid knowledge of IT at the user level
• Works steadily, carefully, and independently
• Can maintain an overview during busy periods with many simultaneous tasks.
• Is service-minded and flexible regarding varying administrative tasks.
• Is bilingual

It is a fixed-term maternity cover position. (approx. 10 months)

Commencement: April 1, 2026, or earlier by agreement.

Application

Applications, CVs, and relevant documents must be submitted via our online application system no later than March 10, 2026.

Contact person:

For questions, the team leader for Study & Residence Administration, Ellen Eisner Mathæussen, can be contacted.

Salary and employment conditions

Salary and employment conditions, including the right to travel for joining and leaving, as well as relocation of personal belongings, in accordance with the agreement/collective agreement applicable at the time of commencement between the Government of Greenland and the relevant negotiating organization.

Housing

Alternative temporary accommodation may be provided for the position according to the applicable regulations, for which the accommodated individual may be charged an operational contribution for the expenses associated with the accommodation, as well as a furnishing contribution according to the applicable rules. The accommodation must be vacated upon the termination of the employment relationship. If the employee breaches the lease and this leads to eviction from the property, no alternative temporary accommodation will be made available.

Submit your application, CV, educational and course certificates, as well as other relevant documents by clicking "Send application."

We do not accept applications via email.

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