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Christina Elefsen

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Email
christina.elefsen@uia.no
Phone
+47 38 14 15 65
Mobile phone
+47 99 69 56 75
Office
A4019 (Universitetsveien 25, 4630 Kristiansand, Norway)

Background and experience

University of Agder (2022–present)

  • Senior Adviser, UiA Career Services

Career guidance, collaboration with employers and industry partners, and development of employability and labour market relevance in academic programmes.

  • Adviser, Student Accommodation Office

Guidance and support for students with disabilities and special educational needs.

  • Adviser / Project Manager, Continuing Education (EVU)

Project management of the National School Leadership Programme and master's programmes in leadership.

  • Agder County Municipality (2021–2022) Career Adviser 

Responsible for individual career guidance and the development of career management skills.

  • NAV (2016–2021), Adviser

Focused on individual assessment, job search support, and employer engagement.

Coordinator, Arbeidsrettet veiledningstjeneste, NAV Hjelpemidelsentral 

Coordinated guidance services with a focus on workplace accommodations for individuals with sensory impairments and cognitive challenges.

Planned and delivered  training courses, and participated in national and regional resource groups.

  • Varodd (2006–2015), Employment Consultant

Responsible for assessment, guidance, and training of job seekers.

Developed and delivered courses and provided career guidance both individually and in groups.

  • Aetat Flekkefjord (2002–2005), Executive Officer

Responsible for vocational rehabilitation services, case management, and individual guidance.

Areas of responsibility

Responsibilities related to career guidance and enhancing the labour market relevance of higher education, with a particular focus on the University of Agder's strategic priorities:

Raising students’ awareness of the relevance and value of their studies for future careers.

Developing and strengthening collaboration between the university and employers.

Published Sep. 15, 2026 10:06 AM - Last modified Sep. 17, 2026 8:14 AM