Professional Coordinator AC / Special Consultant AC

Greenland's University is seeking a Professional Coordinator AC / Special Consultant AC for communication and internationalization. The position involves responsibility for internal and external communication as well as internationalization. You will report to the University Director and work closely with Ilisimatusarfik's staff and management.

Re-advertisement – The Department of Communication and Internationalization at Ilisimatusarfik is seeking a Professional Coordinator AC / Special Consultant AC. The position is suitable for you who have the potential for greater responsibility and wish to develop your coordinating and cross-functional skills without personnel responsibility.

As the Academic Coordinator AC / Special Consultant AC for communication and internationalization, you will be responsible for both internal and external communication as well as internationalization. You will report to the University Director.

The position is available for filling as soon as possible by agreement. The working hours are 40 hours per week.

Communication and Internationalization is a department with two employees, in addition to a professional coordinator. One is an AC officer who assists the professional coordinator with communication and internationalization tasks. The other is Ilisimatusarfik's own internal interpreter, who helps with written and oral translation and interpreting tasks.

  • Communication - areas of responsibility: Daily coordination of the Communications Office.
  • Professional coordination of the employees' tasks.
  • Responsible for the implementation of Ilisimatusarfik's communication strategy.
  • Responsible for all operations related to external communication (press, external partners, etc.).
  • Responsible for all operations regarding Ilisimatusarfik's websites.
  • Responsible for all operations regarding internal communication (newsletter, intranet, etc.).
  • Responsible for the preparation of all marketing materials.
  • Responsible for the preparation of all press materials.
  • Responsible for the operation of translation of written material - for both internal and external use.
  • Responsible for the operation of interpretation for students' oral exams.
  • Internationalization - areas of responsibility: Professional coordination of the International Office.
  • Responsible for the implementation of Ilisimatusarfik's international strategy.
  • Responsible for strengthening and further developing international partnerships.
  • Assist Studieservice with the application process for international guest students.
  • Responsible for strengthening Ilisimatusarfik's collaboration with other Greenlandic institutions on international matters.
  • Responsible for the establishment and development of national and international networks.
  • Responsible for managing relationships with external national and international partners and educational institutions.

The tasks for both Internationalization and Communication are carried out in close collaboration and dialogue with Ilisimatusarfik's employees, departments, institutes, and management.

  • We expect that you: That the applicant has at least 3 years of experience in professional coordination within communication if you are nominated for the special consultant position.
  • The applicant has at least 2 years of experience in communication if you are nominated for the AC officer position.
  • Has a relevant master's degree
  • Has experience working with websites, social media, and similar.
  • Has experience collaborating at all levels
  • Has good skills for working independently and in a structured manner.
  • Proficient in Greenlandic, Danish, and English in both written and spoken forms.
  • Knowledge of Greenlandic society

In addition, emphasis is placed on the applicant being approachable both in writing and in speech, as a professional coordinator has extensive daily contact and may represent Ilisimatusarfik in a professional manner in collaboration with the management.

The application

The application for employment must, in addition to the application letter itself, include the following:

Appendix 1: Curriculum Vitae

Appendix 2: Documentation for exams

Appendix 3: Contact details of up to three people from whom a reference can be obtained

Employment procedure

All received applications will be processed by a recruitment committee.

3 months probation period

In this position, there is a 3-month probation period.

Contact/information

For further information about the position, please contact University Director Christine Tønnesen at phone +299 347303. If you would like more information about the University of Greenland, you can read more at www.uni.gl

About Ilisimatusarfik

Ilisimatusarfik, Greenland's University, was established in 1987 and currently offers 13 different programs, including options for part-time studies at both diploma and master's levels. Ilisimatusarfik is an Arctic university that creates knowledge and innovation in a rapidly developing region. The board is the university's highest management body. Daily management is handled by the rector and the university director. The four institutes are led by an institute head, who is advised by an institute council.

  • Ilisimatusarfik consists of 4 institutes: Institute for Learning
  • Institute of Society, Economics & Journalism
  • Institute of Culture, Language & History
  • Institute of Health & Nature

About the Joint Administration

The Joint Administration serves the entire university. It is led by the university director. The Joint Administration has departments in Ilimmarfik. The departments work closely with the academic units, but also collaborate with each other. The tasks of the Joint Administration are: student administration, personnel administration, servicing the board and the Academic Council, as well as other service functions for the university's staff and students. The Joint Administration is also responsible for the building operations of Ilimmarfik.

Salary and employment conditions

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

Housing

No housing is provided for the position. If an applicant already has housing through employment in the Self-Government, the right to the assigned housing is retained. The housing is linked to the employment relationship and must be vacated upon termination of the employment relationship.

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.

Employer Details

Naalakkersuisut

Imaneq 4

3900 Nuuk , Grønland

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Job Title

Professional Coordinator AC / Special Consultant AC

Job Type

Full Time

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Contact Person

Christine Tønnesen

+299 38 56 00

Job category

Sales and Communication /
Communication and Journalism

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