Aurora Project Manager

Aurora, an international network of 10 socially engaged universities that have been awarded a European Union grant as part of the European Universities Initiative, is looking for a Project Manager. Please apply at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.

Location: AMSTERDAM
FTE: 0.8 - 1

The Aurora Project Manager is a key supporting and coordinating role within the Aurora Central Office in Amsterdam. The Project Manager supports the Programme Director in the delivery of the European University programme of work. The Project Manager will work closely with the individual member universities, the Programme Director, and will be responsible to the Secretary-General. 

• provide operational and tactical support to the Programme Director and the Secretary-General in the implementation and delivery of the European University alliance programme of work
• work on the realisation of the project plan with the Programme Director and ensure timely reporting
• assess programme results according to plan and support the Mid-Term Review
• advise on and proactively make suggestions for plan and process improvement
• support the writing of the next funding bid, through an intensive consultation procedure with our members
• ensure the timely delivery of deliverables by Aurora members
• managing educational projects
• provide national and international educational policy advice on issues such as student and staff mobility, social transformation, teaching and learning, and sustainability
• identify, coordinate and follow-up of related calls and sub-projects with Aurora members
• engage with and maintain strong relationships with academics and institutional coordinators at the Aurora member universities
• coordinate between the different Task Teams in the member universities to ensure alignment
• promote opportunities and raise awareness of Aurora tools and deliverables
• potentially, support the integration of a new member

We are looking for a colleague who

• has a Master’s degree or a higher qualification
• has at least ten years of relevant work experience in project management and is competent in managing complex international activities in terms of operation, administration, finance and goals attainment
• has extensive experience working in an international setting, across different languages and cultures
• has the ability to combine ideas and expertise with practicality
• is proactive and interculturally sensitive
• has extensive experience in the higher education sector
• has extensive knowledge of European policies in the field of higher education and European cooperation
• is proficient in English at the level of at least B2 in the Common European Framework of languages
• is experienced in using project management tools
• has excellent MS office skills (including Excel) and is able to work with quantitative overviews

Competences

• excellent organisational and time management skills, also under stress
• flexibility and the ability to improvise
• good interpersonal communication skills
• dynamic, energetic and has a positive mindset

A challenging position in a socially involved organization. On full-time basis the remuneration amounts to a minimum gross monthly salary of €3,974 (scale 11)

and a maximum €5,439 (scale 11), depending on your education and experience. The job profile: is based on the university job ranking system and is vacant for at least 0.8 FTE.

This position will be funded by externally funded projects. This means that the appointment will initially be for one year, after which there is the possibility of an extension of another year at the minimum. Applicants currently employed by VU will be seconded to Aurora from their present position.
Additionally, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam offers excellent fringe benefits and various schemes and regulations to promote a good work/life balance, such as:

• a maximum of 41 days of annual leave based on full-time employment, 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus, solid pension scheme (ABP), optional model for designing a personalized benefits package, the possibility to work partly from home

The ambition of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is clear: to contribute to a better world through outstanding education and ground-breaking research. We strive to be a university where personal development and commitment to society play a leading role. A university where people from different disciplines and backgrounds collaborate to achieve innovations and to generate new knowledge. Our teaching and research encompass the entire spectrum of academic endeavor – from the humanities, the social sciences and the natural sciences through to the life sciences and the medical sciences.

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is home to more than 30,000 students. We employ over 5,500 individuals. The VU campus is easily accessible and located in the heart of Amsterdam’s Zuidas district, a truly inspiring environment for teaching and research.

Diversity
We are an inclusive university community. Diversity is one of our most important values. We believe that engaging in international activities and welcoming students and staff from a wide variety of backgrounds enhances the quality of our education and research. We are always looking for people who can enrich our world with their own unique perspectives and experiences.

Student & Educational Affairs
Student and Educational Affairs makes successful teaching, studying and leisure possible.

Working at SOZ is working at the heart of the VU. Together with colleagues in the faculties, we provide, with almost 300 employees, excellent services for VU students and staff. We support our (international) students during their study career, from study choice to graduation. With our contributions to innovative educational policies and our assistance in systematic educational improvements, we support the quality cycle of education. We also provide sports and culture for everyone at the VU and beyond.

Aurora

Aurora was founded in 2016 as a high-trust network of universities all committed to the matching of academic excellence with societal relevance. Only one university per country/HE system can be member.

Aurora members are: VU Amsterdam, University of East Anglia, University of Aberdeen, University of Iceland, University of Duisburg-Essen, University Rovira i Virgili, Innsbruck University, University of Naples, Palacky University in Olomouc and the Copenhagen Business School.

Aurora has been selected as one of 41 European University initiatives funded by the European Commission under the Erasmus+ programme for an ambitious joint educational and institutional transformation and innovation programme.

Aurora has a small Central Office hosted at VU Amsterdam with a Secretary-General, an Office Manager, a Communications Officer, the Aurora Alliance Programme Director, Project Manager for Research and Innovation, and a Brussels Liaison Officer.

Are you interested in this position? Please apply via the application button and upload your curriculum vitae and cover letter until

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Submitting a diploma and an assessment are part of the application procedure.

Applications received by e-mail will not be processed.

Vacancy questions
If you have any questions regarding this vacancy, you may contact:

Name: Andrea Bandelli
Position: Andrea Bandelli
E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone: 020598 12 50‬

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