Student Members Board of Studies

Do you like participating in the University Politics? Do you know what’s good for your fellow students? Do you have a network within the university or can you create one in short time? Then we are looking for you.

The graduate school of Social Sciences is the home-base for 11 graduate programmes within the Social Sciences.

The Board of Studies of the Graduate School of Social Sciences is seeking two student members for an appointment of six hours per week for one year. The Board of Studies consists of the director of the Graduate School and the directors of the Master's and Research Master's programmes, and constitutes the schools most important consultative body. It determines general policy relating to the education provided and related matters

• Contribute to the discussion and decision-making on general education policy within the GSSS.
• Contribute to and support the development of new policy, more specifically based on the needs and interests of the students, with a focus on the diversity of the student population.
• Help to supervise proper implementation and monitoring of GSSS policy, more specifically based on the needs and interests of students and once again with a focus on the diversity of the student population.
• Contribute to the implementation and execution of internationalisation policy and the international (student) environment at the FMG.
• Periodically meet with the student representatives of the Boards of Studies of the GSSS degree programmes and to bring up problems and wishes from these fora which span across degree programmes or are not adequately addressed at degree programme level.
• Periodically initiate meetings with the Faculty Student Council and study associations, in order to discuss mutual problem areas and needs.
• Periodically meet with other Board of Studies (BOS) students within the FMG and the UvA in the interest of developing collective positions and joint initiatives.
• Participate in the organisation of labour-market/career activities. 

• When starting the position, you must have at least half a year left to go in one of the (Research) Master's programmes at the GSSS.
• You are enterprising and proactive and have good interpersonal skills.
• You have a good social network within the FMG and/or able to build such a network.
• You have an excellent command of the English language (written and spoken).
• preferably, at least one of the two BOS student members will have an excellent command of the Dutch language (written and spoken);
• You are capable of making an independent contribution to policy development within the GSSS, preferably evidenced by previous activities.
• Familiarity with the organisational structure of the UvA is a plus.
• You have a problem-solving mindset.

The positions concern temporary employment of 6 hours per week for a maximum term of one year. For this position the University Job Classification profile Student Assistent applies. The salary is €2.502 gross per month based on a 38-hour working week, in keeping with salary scale SA, as per the Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities .  We additionally offer an extensive package of secondary benefits, including 8% holiday allowance and a year-end bonus of 8.3%.

What else do we offer

• Aposition in which initiative and input are highly valued.
• An enthusiastic and warm team that is open to new colleagues.
• An inspiring academic and international working environment in the heart of Amsterdam.

A challenging work environment with a variety of duties and ample scope for individual initiative and development within an inspiring organization. The social and behavioral sciences play a leading role in addressing the major societal challenges faced by the world, the Netherlands and Amsterdam, now and in the future. To work at the University of Amsterdam is to work in a discerning, independent, creative, innovative and international climate characterized by an open atmosphere and a genuine engagement with the city of Amsterdam and society. 

Do you have any questions or do you require additional information? Please contact:

• Barbara Palomina Baez de Oliveira Soares , current Student board member
• T. (0) 619713618

The UvA is an equal-opportunity employer. We prioritise diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. We value a spirit of enquiry and perseverance, provide the space to keep asking questions, and promote a culture of curiosity and creativity.

Do you recognize yourself in the job profile? Then we look forward to receiving your motivation letter and resume by 8 September 2021. Interviews will take place on Wednesday 15 September 2021 in the afternoon, so please keep this in mind. You may apply online by using the link below.

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