Summer School Officer, Temporary position

As a Summer School Officer, you will join a small, enthusiastic and international team to organise our annual VU Amsterdam Summer School in July 2025. Next to the organisational aspects, you will be involved in the communication with students and with internal- and external partners. You will also be involved in setting up the social programme before, during and after the school to introduce the students to each other, Dutch culture, Amsterdam and the Netherlands.

Your duties

• various aspects to do with the organisation of our Summer school, such as the application process, promotion, communication, our additional social programme, and student engagement
• communication with international students via telephone, e-mail and face-to-face on a daily basis; welcoming students on campus, chaperoning activities, giving campus tours
• assisting in event planning
• assisting in course selection process and reviews
• creative writing and creating (graphic and/or written) content for social media, the website and other promotional means such as paid advertisements and newsletters
• selecting and assisting scholarship candidates and student ambassadors
• contact with course coordinators, partners and the Quality Board

Requirements

• experience with planning and event organisation
• experience in creative content writing in English (fluent)
• international orientation and intercultural sensitivity/competence
• fluent oral and written command of the English and Dutch language (preferable)
• stress resilient and willing to work flexible/unusual hours
• physical (on campus) attendance throughout the summer programme
• experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.), experience with Canva (or a different graphic tool)

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 challenging position in a socially engaged organisation. At VU Amsterdam, you contribute to education, research and service for a better world. And that is valuable. So in return for your efforts, we offer you:

• a salary of minimum € 3.218,00 (Scale 8) and maximum € 4.298,00 (Scale 8) gross per month, on a full-time basis. This is based on UFO profile Internationalisation Officer 3. The exact salary depends on your education and experience.
• a position for 0.8 FTE - your employment will be temporary; from February until September 2025.

We also offer you attractive fringe benefits and regulations. Some examples:

• A full-time 38-hour working week comes with a holiday leave entitlement of 232 hours per year. If you choose to work 40 hours, you have 96 extra holiday leave hours on an annual basis. For part-timers, this is calculated pro rata.
• 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus
• a wide range of sports facilities which staff may use at a modest charge
• the possibility to work partly from home
• contribution to commuting expenses

International Office

The International Office prepares internationalization policies, advises on them, and provides services to students, foreign guests, and university staff. The International Office is managed by the three Heads of Departments: International Mobility, International Relations, and the Center for International Cooperation.

This vacancy falls within the International Mobility department. The International Mobility department is responsible for promoting the international mobility of students and staff. The department consists of three teams and handles the central applications of international students in diploma and contract education, evaluates foreign diplomas, and processes visa, residence permit, and work permit applications for students and guests/staff. Additionally, International Mobility provides information to VU students about studying abroad, manages various funds and exchange programs, and supports housing needs for international students and guests/staff of the VU.

Student & Educational Affairs
We at Student & Educational Affairs ensure that Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam works like a well-oiled machine. We assist in logistics and help with realising educational programmes; we also aim to create a worry-free and unforgettable university experience for our students. We support students from enrolment right through graduation. We help international students and researchers find their way around VU Amsterdam, for example by arranging housing and other needs. We also work closely with the faculties in developing educational policy and implementing educational improvements. We want students to learn, grow and have fun! That’s why we organise sport and cultural activities for everyone on campus and beyond.

Are you interested in joining Student & Educational Affairs? You will work at the heart of the university. You will join over 350 colleagues in the faculties to offer students and staff exciting events and personalised high-quality services, tailored to fit their needs.

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.

If you are interested in the job, please use the application button on this page and include your motivational letter and CV in English. The application deadline is 21 January 2025. After a first selection, interviews will take place on Monday 27 January 2025. We ask you to keep this in mind.

Submitting a diploma is part of the application process.

Applications received by e-mail will not be considered.

Acquisition in response to this advertisement is not appreciated.