
Executive Assistant
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Salary analysis
Compared with the selected benchmark ("In Oulu, Finland: Executive Assistant"), this listing's salary midpoint is about 1% higher. The offer still falls within the benchmark range (€2,600–€3,040). The offer's range width is broadly in line with the benchmark. This benchmark is based on 3 comparable listings.
| Market | Lower bound (25th percentile) | Median | Upper bound (75th percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Average: Executive Assistant | €2,600/per month | €3,025/per month | €4,250/per month |
| In Oulu, Finland: Executive Assistant | €2,600/per month | €2,700/per month | €3,040/per month |
Oulu University is a multidisciplinary, internationally active research university... We are now seeking an Executive Assistant for Oulu Business School for a permanent employment contract. Oulu Business School is an AACSB-accredited business school and one of the eight faculties of the University of Oulu. Tasks: - Support deans in administrative matters - Act as secretary for faculty bodies including the faculty council, management team, and docent committee, and participate in faculty recruitments - Prepare and manage contracts and other documents (Dynasty, Mepco) - Arrange faculty events and room bookings - Support research unit heads in premises management and access control - Organize visits and receive guests - Act as a reviewer for expense reports and manage credit cards - Handle fee and travel matters What we offer: - Support from expert and enthusiastic staff - Sports, culture, and wellbeing benefits (ePassi) and flexible multi-site and remote work opportunities - Work-life balance: Saturdays are not counted in holiday periods! - Development and career opportunities of a large organization - Meaningful work! What we are looking for: - Suitable higher education degree (e.g., Bachelor of Business Administration) - Experience in executive assistant roles - Good IT skills (MS Office tools, especially PowerPoint and Excel) - Excellent oral and written Finnish and English skills. Other language skills are an advantage - Initiative - Good interaction skills and ability to cooperate Salary: Permanent position starting 26.10.2026 (or by agreement). Salary level 6-7 in the university's salary system for other expert and support staff. A performance-based component of up to 50% of the position-specific salary is also paid. Typical salary in similar positions is 2600–3100 EUR/month. A 6-month probationary period applies.
Job Details
Responsibilities
- Support deans in administrative matters
- Act as secretary for faculty bodies (faculty council, management team, docent committee)
- Participate in faculty recruitments
- Prepare and manage contracts and documents using Dynasty and Mepco
- Organize faculty events and room bookings
- Support research unit heads in premises management and access control
- Organize visits and receive guests
- Audit expense reports and manage credit cards
- Handle fee and travel matters
Requirements
- Suitable higher education degree (e.g., Bachelor of Business Administration)
- Experience in executive assistant roles
- Good IT skills (MS Office, especially PowerPoint and Excel)
- Excellent oral and written Finnish and English skills
- Initiative
- Good interaction skills and ability to cooperate
Skills & Technologies
Education Level
BachelorBenefits & Perks
Recruitment Process
- 1Application submission via recruitment system
- 2Face-to-face interviews in weeks 36 and 37
- 3Verification of degree certificates
- 4Contacting references

| Location | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Oulu, Finland | 301 |
| Remote - Global | 44 |
| Kajaanin yliopistokeskus, Kajaani, Finland | 3 |
| Nivala, Finland | 3 |
| Kuusamo, Finland | 3 |
| Kokkola, Finland | 1 |
| Remote - Finland | 1 |
| Åland Islands, Finland | 1 |
| Kilpisjärvi, Finland | 1 |
| Oulu, Suomi | 1 |
| Kajaani, Finland | 1 |
| Role type | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Researcher | 98 |
| Human Resources Specialist | 25 |
| University Lecturer | 17 |
| Professor | 15 |
| Research Assistant | 13 |
| Postdoctoral Researcher | 12 |
| Dean | 11 |
| Teacher | 9 |
| Doctoral Researcher | 8 |
| Project Manager | 5 |
| Teaching Assistant | 5 |
| Designer | 5 |
| Executive Assistant | 4 |
| Intern | 4 |
| Secretary | 3 |
| Coordinator | 3 |
| Education Planner | 3 |
| Specialist | 2 |
| Laboratory Technician | 2 |
| Trainee | 2 |
| Project Coordinator | 2 |
| Research Director | 2 |
| University Teacher | 2 |
| Education Assistant | 2 |
| Primary School Teacher | 2 |
| Educator | 2 |
| System Specialist | 2 |
| Laboratory Manager | 2 |
| Doctoral researcher | 2 |
| Research Fellow | 2 |
| Information Specialist | 2 |
| Research Funding Specialist | 2 |
| Lecturer | 2 |
| Postdoctoral researcher | 2 |
| Wireless Network Security Researcher | 1 |
| Psychology | 1 |
| History | 1 |
| Tactical & Mobile Network Specialist | 1 |
| School Secretary | 1 |
| Digital Pedagogy Designer | 1 |
| Healthcare Professional | 1 |
| Assistant Principal | 1 |
| Assistant | 1 |
| Nursing Science Professor | 1 |
| Financial Expert | 1 |
| Inorganic Chemistry Tenure Track Assistant/Associate Professor | 1 |
| Human Physiology Researcher | 1 |
| Tactical and Mobile Network Specialist | 1 |
| Customer Service Representative | 1 |
| University Trainee | 1 |
| Structural Biology and Inhibitor Discovery | 1 |
| Software Engineering | 1 |
| Steel Structures Professor | 1 |
| Digital Director | 1 |
| Researcher (biochemistry, chemistry) | 1 |
| Project Researchers | 1 |
| Process Metallurgy | 1 |
| Professor of Clinical Anatomy | 1 |
| Clinical Teacher | 1 |
| Mechanical Engineering Researcher | 1 |
| Professor of Vocational Education | 1 |
| Wireless Systems Specialist | 1 |
| Data Protection Designer | 1 |
| Field Master | 1 |
| Legal Professional | 1 |
| Data Protection Officer | 1 |
| Healthcare | 1 |
| Planner | 1 |
| Marketing Specialist | 1 |
| Nurse | 1 |
| Research Scientist | 1 |
| RF Transceiver Linearization and Optimization | 1 |
| Postdoctoral Researcher or Senior Research Fellow in human physiology | 1 |
| Laboratory Engineer | 1 |
| Postdoctoral Researcher in remote sensing and hydrological snow modelling | 1 |
| HR Specialist | 1 |
| Post-doctoral Researcher | 1 |
| Assistant Professor of Software Engineering | 1 |
| Research Intern | 1 |
| Doctoral Researcher in Material and Mechanical Engineering | 1 |
| Research Nurse | 1 |
| Communication Specialist | 1 |
| Gastrointestinal Surgery Professor | 1 |
| Environmental Social Sciences Researcher | 1 |
| Network and Communications Specialist | 1 |
| Researcher in Machine Learning and Cybersecurity | 1 |
| Environmental Research Technician | 1 |
| Associate Professor | 1 |
| Educational Program Designer | 1 |
| Researcher in Control and Systems Engineering | 1 |
| Communication Designer | 1 |
| Classroom Teacher | 1 |
| Education Support | 1 |
| Director of International Affairs | 1 |
| Researcher in Language and Literature | 1 |
| University Intern | 1 |
| Technician | 1 |
| International Affairs Director | 1 |
| Software Engineer | 1 |
| Event Producer | 1 |
| Role level | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Mid-Level | 132 |
| Mid-level | 23 |
| Intern | 20 |
| Senior | 19 |
| Manager | 12 |
| Junior | 6 |
| Doctorate | 3 |
| Specialist | 2 |
| Researcher | 2 |
| Professor | 1 |
| No People Management | 1 |
| Expert | 1 |
| Assistant | 1 |
| None required | 1 |
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