Vacancies at SSE Riga
Vacancies at SSE Riga
The Stockholm School of Economics in Riga (SSE Riga) is a business school in Riga, Latvia, founded in 1994. Over the years it has acquired a reputation as the leading business school in the region. According to the prestigious Financial Times Ranking of Top European Business Schools, SSE Riga, as part of SSE Group, is the #1 business school in the Baltic and Nordic region.
SSE Riga currently has two open vacancies. Please see below.
Administrator of Executive Education Programmes
As a part-time Administrator of Executive Education Programmes you will take a central role in providing high quality customer service and insights on the customer satisfaction.
As a part of the role you will:
- Be the dedicated key contact for participants in several Executive Education courses and programmes,
- Provide practical administrative support during the course preparation, execution and follow-up,
- Administer programmes including participant registration, coordinating course materials, project reports and various practical matters,
- Provide assistance to the clients, lecturers and participants during the courses,
- Work with a broad group of SSE Riga colleagues including Communications, Marketing, Finance.
A strong candidate for this role would have:
- A bachelor’s degree in social sciences,
- Excellent communication, customer service and relationship building skills,
- Excellent command of Latvian and English, both written and spoken,
- Ability to work on Fridays and Saturdays,
- Good computer skills (MS Office, Gmail etc.),
- Such personal qualities as proactiveness, openness, accuracy, diplomacy, problem-solving skills,
- Interest in education sector and people, good time and self-management skills, experience in working with people, ability to learn fast and acquire new skills and ability to work in a team as well as independently.
We offer:
- Part-time position (20 hours per week) with a focus on Fridays and Saturdays,
- Fixed-term agreement for duration of a project, but with a possibility for extension,
- Opportunities for professional development,
- Collaboration with a high-performing team in an international work environment,
- Unique experience of working in UNESCO heritage building in the heart of Riga,
- Monthly gross salary in the range of EUR 750 – 1000, depending on experience and skills,
- 5 weeks of annual vacation,
- Extra holidays and other benefits.
The application deadline is October 3. However, we will start interviews as soon as we receive qualified applications to fill the position as quickly as possible.
Start date: as soon as possible
If you find that the role matches your interests and experience, please send a CV and application in English to vacancies@sseriga.edu.
We will be in touch with qualified candidates to schedule an interview.
By applying for this job vacancy, the candidate affirms the processing of his/her personal data according to the Personal Data Protection Law and their storage in the HR unit of SSE Riga. Without the candidate’s consent his/her personal data will not be disclosed to the third parties.
Project Manager
As a Project Manager your work will be instrumental in leading and delivering dynamic projects from start to finish within our Anne-Marie and Gustaf Anders Centre for Media Studies of SSE Riga.
As a part of the role, you will:
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Lead and manage projects, ensuring successful delivery and development, and plan and coordinate the required resources,
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Provide timely and efficient administrative support and solve problems effectively,
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Ensure all project documentation and financial transactions comply with regulations (e.g., GDPR) and relevant agreements,
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Manage, plan, and report on budgets, ensuring appropriate control and monitoring,
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Plan and organize meetings, events, and conferences related to the projects,
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Develop and maintain successful working relationships with partners, stakeholders, the research team, and colleagues within SSE Riga,
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Use your initiative, knowledge, and experience in planning, coordinating, and effective problem-solving.
A strong candidate for this role would have:
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Proven experience managing EU-level projects, including financial and document management,
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A degree-level higher education,
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Proficiency in English and Latvian,
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Experience facilitating workshops and events,
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,
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High self-motivation and the ability to work independently as well as within a team,
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Preferably, some experience in managing communication across various platforms such as a company website, messaging tools, and social media channels,
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Preferably, some experience within the higher education and/or media field.
We offer:
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The opportunity to boost your international experience and expand your skill set,
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Collaboration with a high-performing team in an international work environment,
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Unique experience working in a UNESCO heritage building in the heart of Riga,
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A monthly salary in the range of 2000–2600 EUR gross, depending on experience and skills,
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Health insurance after the probation period,
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5 weeks of annual vacation, extra holidays, and other benefits.
The application deadline is October 9, 2025. However, we will begin interviews as soon as we receive qualified applications, in order to fill the position as quickly as possible.
Start date: as soon as possible
If you find that the role matches your interests and experience, please send a CV and application in English to vacancies@sseriga.edu.
We will be in touch with qualified candidates to schedule an interview.
By applying for this job vacancy, the candidate affirms the processing of his/her personal data according to the Personal Data Protection Law and their storage in the HR unit of SSE Riga. Without the candidate’s consent his/her personal data will not be disclosed to the third parties.