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Partnership coordinator

LUT University’s Management Services is seeking a partnership coordinator. 

The work focuses on coordinating the establishment and annual issuing of the joint Global Prize by LUT University and Clare Hall, Cambridge. Clare Hall is an Institute of advanced study and graduate college in the University of Cambridge. The Global Prize for Solutions to Climate Change Threats will be a notable annual recognition for finding innovative science-based solutions to extreme threats posed by climate change, starting in 2026. You will also participate in the coordination of the Visiting Fellowship programme between the two institutions.

Your job will consist of various coordination and administration tasks related to the prize, e.g., supporting the decision makers and handling the related administrative processes related to the prize criteria, call for applications, selection criteria of the applicants, and the development of the prize related annual task cycle at LUT. In addition to the internal communication, the job requires active communication with Clare Hall representatives as well as with external stakeholders and the communications units of both LUT and Clare Hall. 

We expect

  • Experience in international cooperation and strong communication skills
  • Ability to work successfully in an international academic environment
  • Strong coordination, project management, and teamwork skills in a multicultural working environment
  • Master’s or Doctoral degree
  • Lean and agile mindset in responding to the evolving cooperation and stakeholder setting
  • Active, efficient and goal-oriented way of working, along with an ability to meet deadlines 
  • Written and spoken fluency in English, knowledge of Finnish is an asset
  • A service-minded and solution-focused approach

Excellent interaction skills and the desire to learn and help to develop a project from its inception are essential in this position. Resilience, the ability to work under pressure, reliability as well as an ability to prioritise various assignments are a requirement to succeed in this job. Additionally, understanding of the core functions of a university - scientific research and academic education – is needed along with the understanding of possibilities provided by international partnerships.  

At LUT, we offer the opportunity to become part of an inspiring academic community with a meaningful work, where you can contribute to making the world a better place to live, together with the LUT community. You will have the support of other LUT units in this job and the multiple internal and external stakeholders nationally and internationally offer a large variety of insights. We offer many other benefits, such as holiday bonus, occupational health care and support our employees in maintaining and developing their professional skills.

Your home campus will be in Lappeenranta, Finland and the work will require some travelling abroad. Partial remote work is possible. 

The salary is based on the current collective agreement for Finnish universities. The salary will be at requirement level 9 (EUR 3213,69 / month), on the expert and support staff pay scale. In addition, the pay includes a personal, performance-based salary element 6–50%. The typical entry-level salary in similar positions is EUR 3700–3900 / month.

The employment relationship is permanent and full-time. The work will begin as soon as possible by agreement and has a six-month trial period. 

For more information, please contact Planning Director Maija Kuiri, +358 40 512 7425 (available 6 August, 09:00–11:00 8 August 12:00–14:00 or 13 August 9:00–11:00). 

If you want to join us and be part of our community, please submit your application and CV by Thursday 15 August 2024 at midnight Finnish local time (UTC +3) through our online system. The position will be filled as soon as a suitable person is found, so act quickly. Please also include a 1–2-minute video outlining your professional strengths and goals in English.

Read more about LUT as an employer.


LUT University | Clean energy, water and air are life-giving resources for which we at LUT University seek new solutions with our expertise in technology, business and social sciences. We help society and businesses in their sustainable renewal. Our international community consists of over 9,000 members. Our campuses are in Lappeenranta and Lahti, Finland. We are one of the world's top universities for climate action. lut.fi/en


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