Student assistant BA Introduction days

• You are a student at the VU.
• You have a good command of both Dutch and English.
• Experience in organising activities or events is not required, but is certainly an advantage.
• You are sociable, creative and able to think outside the box.
• You are familiar with the VU and the city of Amsterdam.
• You have courage, initiative and perseverance: you are not afraid to take the first step, explore new opportunities and keep going, even when faced with significant challenges.
• You have an interest in finance and fundraising.
• You have strong communication skills and feel comfortable approaching companies and organisations by phone.

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 position in a socially engaged organisation. 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 € 3.092,00 (Scale 3) gross per month, on a full-time basis. This is based on UFO profile Administrative Assistant 4. The exact salary depends on your education and experience.
• a position for at 0.1 FTE. An average of 6 working hours per week from February through July and 38 hours per week in August (this is an on-call position).
• Your employment contract will last 9 months (February through October).

We also offer you attractive fringe benefits and regulations:

• 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
• the possibility to work partly from home
• discount on (and occasionally exclusive access to) theater performances and courses at the Griffioen Cultural Center
• space for personal development

About team VU Bachelor Introduction days 
As a student assistant, you will be part of the VU Bachelor Introduction Days team. The team also consists of two coordinators, a student affairs officer and a logistics officer. Together, they are responsible for organising the Introduction Days, including ticket sales, the app, communications, mentor recruitment, group allocations, collaboration with study associations and faculties, and ensuring safety throughout the event. The content of the introduction programme is developed and organised by the student team. 

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 the 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.