Incoming Exchange Officer, Temporary position

• completed education at Bachelor’s level
• affinity with administrative processes, student advising, information provision, and working in an academic environment
• experience with SAP SLM or similar administrative software is an asset
• experience with exchange programmes is an asset
• strong intercultural and communication skills
• excellent spoken and written command of both English and Dutch
• proficiency in MS Office (particularly Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• proactive attitude: you take initiative, propose your own ideas, and think critically about process improvements

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 temporary position (maternity leave cover) in a socially engaged organization. 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 Medewerker Internationalisering 3. The exact salary depends on your education and experience.
• a position for 0.6-0.8 FTE. Your employment contract will last for 8 months (from 1 September 2025 to 30 April 2026). 

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
• contribution to commuting expenses
• discount on (and occasionally exclusive access to) theater performances and courses at the Griffioen Cultural Center
• a wide range of sports facilities which staff may use at a modest charge

International Office

The International Office prepares internationalization policies, advises on them, and provides services to students, foreign guests, and university staff. 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.