Students have three representatives on the board of the Icelandic Student Services, the term of office being two years at a time. The last time the board was appointed was in 2019, so it’s time to do it again. According to a regulation for the Icelandic Student Services at the University of Iceland, the board consists of five individuals: the Ministry of Education, Science and Culture appoints one main representative and a vice-representative, the University Council appoints one main representative and a vice-representative and the Student Council appoints three main representatives and three vice-representatives.

Qualification requirements

• Interest in the workings of the Student Council and students’ affairs.
• Experience of student advocacy is an advantage
• Active participation in the university community is an advantage
• Knowledge of the administration of the University of Iceland is an advantage
• Good social skills
• Ability to express oneself in speech and writing in Icelandic

It is expected that applicant do not study at the University of Iceland during the appointment period and will care about the interests of students and the Icelandic Student Services.

A cover letter together with a résumé and recommendations shall be sent via email to shi@hi.is. According to Article 7 of the Student Councils Law, each representative together with a vice-representative shall be elected together, and therefore applicants are asked to nominate their vice-representative in the application. The deadline is until 23:59 June 23rd 2021.  Applications received after the deadline will not be taken into consideration.