Student assistant at project Broader Mind Course

AMSTERDAM

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Are you a creative, flexible and accurate bachelor or master student who wants to contribute to a new and innovative educational program? Then apply now for the position of student assistant for Broader Mind Course at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU).

Broader Mind Course is part of Broader Mind for Students program at VU University Amsterdam. It is a VU-wide program aimed at the personal, social and academic development of bachelor students. In this position you support the project manager and the course coordinator of Broader Mind Course. We are looking for an independent, flexible and communicative bachelor or master student. Given the work, we prefer a student who is at the end of his/her studies.

Your duties

• organizing and supporting meetings and workshops such as sending invitations, organizing rooms and catering
• maintaining the (student) administration
• uploading course materials in Canvas and keeping Canvas pages up-to-date
• organizing and providing promotional materials and events
• taking care of communication towards students and tutors (‘guides’)
• supporting Broader Mind's communication such as writing web texts and emails
• assisting the development teams that develop and implement course content

• good oral and written communication skills in English and preferably also in Dutch
• flexible availability (also in the evenings during workshops, meetups and get-togethers)
• knowledge of Canvas (and perhaps some other digital learning environments)
• masters Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• able to work independently and in a flexible team
• ability to plan, coordinate and organize well
• solution and result oriented and a proactive work attitude
• diligent and stress resistant

A challenging position at a socially involved organization. Depending on education and experience on a full-time basis, the salary is a minimum of € 2,110 and a maximum of € 2,462 gross per month. The position is classified according to UFO profile Student Assistant and is open for 0.4 FTE.

The employment contract is initially entered into for a period of 4 months. Extension of the employment contract is possible.

The VU has attractive fringe benefits and schemes that enable a good combination of work and private life, such as:

• 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% year-end bonus
• good and affordable sports facilities

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 26,000 students. We employ over 4,600 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.

Faculty of Humanities
The Faculty of Humanities links a number of fields of study: Language, Literature and Communication, Art & Culture, History, Antiquities and Philosophy. Our teaching and research focus on current societal and scientific themes: from artificial intelligence to visual culture, from urbanization to the history of slavery, from ‘fake news’ in journalism to communication in organizations. We strive to ensure small group sizes. Innovative education and interdisciplinary research are our hallmarks.

Working at the Faculty of Humanities means making a real contribution to the quality of leading education and research in an inspiring and personal work and study climate. We employ more than 250 staff members, and we are home to around 1,300 students.

Are you interested in this position? Then apply via the apply button below no later than Monday

. This includes uploading your curriculum vitae and motivation letter.

The interviews will take place online on Monday 19 July 2021.

Applications received by e-mail will not be processed.

Questions
For questions about the vacancy, please contact:
Name: Selene Kolman
Position: Project Manager A Broader Mind Course
Email: [email protected]

More information about the A Broader Mind Course can be found at: https://vuweb.vu.nl/en/education/more-about/broader-mind-course-for-all-bachelor-students

Our information video can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7PoEye6VFM

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