Student Assistant – Administrative Support

Requirements

• you are a student enrolled at a Dutch University
• you have administrative and problem solving skills
• you work accurately and independently
• you can work with people from different cultural backgrounds
• you have an excellent spoken and written command of English
• you are available for 4-6 hours/week for at least 7 months

As a university, we strive for equal opportunities for all, recognising that diversity takes many forms. We believe that diversity in all its complexity is invaluable for the quality of our teaching, research and service. We are always looking for talent with diverse backgrounds and experiences. This also means that we are committed to creating an inclusive community so that we can use diversity as an asset.

We realise that each individual brings a unique set of skills, expertise and mindset. Therefore we are happy to invite anyone who recognises themselves in the profile to apply, even if you do not meet all the requirements.

A position at Computer Science department with great colleagues. The successful candidate will work with us in the NU building at the VU campus. On full-time basis the remuneration amounts to a minimum gross monthly salary of € 2925 (scale 101) and a maximum  of € 2981 (scale 103), depending on your level of education. The job profile is based on the university job ranking system and is vacant for 6h/week (0.16FTE).

The initial employment contract will affect a period of 7 months, including a 2 months probation period. Afterwards, the possibility of expansion exists.

Your function

In this role you will help with arranging contracts for Teaching Assistants at the Computer Science department at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. You will also assist with various administrative tasks.  

Your duties

• Helping with administrative procedure related to contracts arrangement
• Assisting with various administrative tasks
• Helping with events organization
• Assisting with trainings organization

Your profile

Requirements

• you are a student enrolled at a Dutch University
• you have administrative and problem solving skills
• you work accurately and independently
• you can work with people from different cultural backgrounds
• you have an excellent spoken and written command of English
• you are available for 4-6 hours/week for at least 7 months

As a university, we strive for equal opportunities for all, recognising that diversity takes many forms. We believe that diversity in all its complexity is invaluable for the quality of our teaching, research and service. We are always looking for talent with diverse backgrounds and experiences. This also means that we are committed to creating an inclusive community so that we can use diversity as an asset.

We realise that each individual brings a unique set of skills, expertise and mindset. Therefore we are happy to invite anyone who recognises themselves in the profile to apply, even if you do not meet all the requirements.

What do we offer?

A position at Computer Science department with great colleagues. The successful candidate will work with us in the NU building at the VU campus. On full-time basis the remuneration amounts to a minimum gross monthly salary of € 2925 (scale 101) and a maximum  of € 2981 (scale 103), depending on your level of education. The job profile is based on the university job ranking system and is vacant for 6h/week (0.16FTE).

The initial employment contract will affect a period of 7 months, including a 2 months probation period. Afterwards, the possibility of expansion exists.

About us

Faculty of Science
Researchers and students at VU Amsterdam’s Faculty of Science tackle fundamental and complex scientific problems to help pave the way for a sustainable and healthy future. From forest fires to big data, from obesity to malnutrition, and from molecules to the moon: we cover the full spectrum of the natural sciences. Our teaching and research have a strong experimentally technical, computational and interdisciplinary nature.

We work on new solutions guided by value-driven, interdisciplinary methodologies. We are committed to research, valorisation and training socially engaged citizens of the world who will make valuable contributions to a sustainable, healthy future.

Are you interested in joining the Faculty of Science? You will join undergraduate students, PhD candidates and researchers at the biggest sciences faculty in the Netherlands. You will combine a professional focus with a broad view of the world. We are proud of our collegial working climate, characterised by committed staff, a pragmatic attitude and engagement in the larger whole. The faculty is home to over 11,000 students enrolled in 40 study programmes. It employs over 1,600 professionals spread across 10 academic departments.

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam stands for values-driven education and research. We are open-minded experts with the ability to think freely - a broader mind. Maintaining an entrepreneurial perspective and concentrating on diversity, significance and humanity, we work on sustainable solutions with social impact. By joining forces, across the boundaries of disciplines, we work towards a better world for people and planet. Together we create a safe and respectful working and study climate, and an inspiring environment for education and research. Learn more about our codes of conduct

We are located on one physical campus, in the heart of Amsterdam's Zuidas business district, with excellent location and accessibility.  Over 6,150 staff work at the VU and over 31,000 students attend academic education.

Diversity
Diversity is the driving force of VU Amsterdam. VU wants to be accessible and receptive to diversity in disciplines, cultures, ideas, nationalities, beliefs, preferences and worldviews. We believe that trust, respect, interest and differences lead to new insights and innovation, to sharpness and clarity, to excellence and a broader understanding.

We stand for an inclusive community and believe that diversity and internationalisation contribute to the quality of education, research and our services.

Therefore, we are always searching for people whose backgrounds and experience contribute to the diversity of the VU community.