Junior Admissions Officer (3.4 FTE)

Organisation

The University of Groningen (UG) attracts both Dutch and international students to its Bachelor and Master programmes. The Admissions Office (AO) plays a central role in the application process for prospective students with non-Dutch diplomas, at both Bachelor and Master level. The Admissions Office is positioned within the department of Student Information & Administration (SI&A), which is responsible for all aspects in the chain of application, admission and enrolment.

The main task of the Admissions Office is to evaluate non-Dutch educational credentials of prospective students. The Admissions Office supports applicants, the faculties and the Admission Boards in the application and admission process, from the first inquiry about entry requirements until the start of the programme. The Admissions Office consists of approximately 30 people and is located at the Academy Building of the University.

Job description

The unit Student Information & Administration has vacancies for the function of junior Admissions Officer for the period of one year.

As a junior Admissions Officer you are responsible for a set of standardized steps in the admissions procedure for international and other non-standard applicants of a selected number of Bachelor and/or Master programmes of the University of Groningen.

Your role in the admissions process includes a variety of administrative tasks, including:

• collecting and completing application files
• assisting in verifying candidates' educational credentials
• executing the Admissions Board's decision (making offer letters)
• formalizing the offer (collecting all official documents for full registration as a student)
• communicating with and supporting candidates before and during their admissions process.

Qualifications

You have:

• a relevant professional degree (at least a secondary vocational education level 4 diploma (MBO4) for a junior position
• relevant work experience (e.g. in an administrative setting)
• proven strength in administrative processes and good computer skills
• knowledge of automated data files/databases
• proven ability to work under pressure
• accuracy as well as flexibility
• ability to work within a team whilst also able to work independently for sustained periods
• an excellent command of the English language (minimum level B2 in the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR)); knowledge of Dutch is highly preferred
• excellent communicative and interpersonal skills and experience in dealing with persons who have different and diverse cultural backgrounds
• a result and service-oriented attitude and quick learner.

Conditions of employment

We offer you in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (

http://www.vsnu.nl

):

• a minimum salary of € 2,471 and a maximum salary of € 3,336 (salary scale 7) gross per month for a full-time position based on qualifications and experience
• a holiday allowance of 8% gross annual income and an 8.3% end-of-the-year allowance
• a position availability of at least 24 hours (0.6 FTE) a week, but availability of 32 hours (0.8 FTE) is preferred
• a position of junior Admissions Officer on a temporary basis, for the period of one year
• career opportunities within the department of SI&A.

Starting date: 1 October 2022, but an earlier or later starting date might be possible

Information

For information you can contact:

Niek Kanter,   [email protected]

Wouter Grasmeijer,   [email protected]

(please do not use the email addresses above for applications)