Academic Controller to the Stockholm School of Economics

What we offer you

Are you passionate about applying advanced analytical skills to improve higher education? At the Stockholm School of Economics, you’ll become part of a world-class academic institution at the forefront of education, research, and societal impact. As our new Academic Controller, you’ll be part of a collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment where your insights directly shape the development and quality of our degree programs.

About the Role 

We’re seeking a new Academic Controller to join our Strategic and Academic Governance team and help drive evidence-based decision-making at the Stockholm School of Economics. 

As Academic Controller, you will play a central role in analyzing, interpreting, and communicating strategic insights about student performance, teaching resources, and organizational priorities. You will provide analytical support on operational and academic matters, including grading compliance, course budgeting, and quality assurance. This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate closely with faculty, senior leadership, and external partners to maintain and strengthen the academic excellence of SSE’s degree programs.

Example of key responsibilities 

• Analyze student data (e.g., grades, progression, completion rates) to identify trends across programs and admission groups
• Produce regular and ad hoc reports to support leadership with actionable insights
• Support institutional reporting requirements (e.g., annual reports and accreditation processes)
• Analyze the allocation of teaching resources to courses and programs
• Prepare and review course and program budgets
• Monitor policy compliance and consistency (e.g., grading, examinations)
• Collaborate with academic and administrative colleagues to develop data-informed strategies for administration and teaching
• Communicate complex data in accessible ways

Qualifications 

You are a driven and highly analytical individual with a solid understanding of university-level teaching processes and administrative operations across the Bachelor, Master, and PhD levels. You have excellent communication skills and are confident working with compliance-related matters in an academic environment. 

Requirements 

• Academic degree in economics, statistics, or a related field – or equivalent professional experience
• Documented experience in administrative work
• Previous experience working with data analytics and survey software tools
• Proven experience in advanced analytical work and data interpretation
• Project management experience with a demonstrated ability to see tasks through completion
• Proficiency in English

Meritorious 

• PhD degree in social or human sciences
• Experience in applying AI technologies to improve or develop internal work processes.
• Experience in process development and improvement
• Prior experience in the higher education sector
• Basic knowledge in Swedish

Collaborative Environment 

You will report to the Director of Strategic and Academic Governance and work closely with the rest of the team, the Vice President of Degree Programs, Head of Departments, Program Directors and other Faculty members as well as other department within Professional Services.

Other 

This is full-time, permanent employment starting with a probationary period of 6 months. We have an ongoing selection, so don’t wait to submit your application. 

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