Job - International Exchange Coordinator in Media and Communication (f/m,0,7 fte to 0,8 fte)

As the international exchange coordinator for Media and Communication you will coordinate, administrate and support the complete exchange process of incoming and outgoing exchange students of the International Bachelor’s programme in Communication and Media (IBCoM), the Master’s programme in Media and Journalism and the Research Master’s programme in the Sociology of Culture, Media and the Arts.

You will establish and maintain contacts and contracts with relevant partner institutions abroad in the field of media and communication, which may require that you visit foreign universities as well as educational fairs and meetings abroad. You will perform this task in close cooperation with the academic staff of the Department of Media and Communication and the Faculty’s and University’s international office.

You will act as the main contact person for outgoing and incoming exchange students of the above mentioned degree programmes, who will have questions and seek advice regarding their study abroad, including the practical aspects thereof (for example questions regarding visa and housing). 

You will register the students with the partner universities and maintain regular contact with all parties involved (both inside Erasmus and with the parties abroad).

You will work on the development and maintenance of on- and offline information materials on the exchange opportunities for the incoming and outgoing exchange students of the above mentioned bachelors and masters programmes in media and communication.

You take care of the financial administration regarding study abroad. You will make sure that students complete the necessary forms needed for the transfer of the grants, supply the University’s Financial Department with the correct forms, and monitor the transfer of grants  to the students.

You are also responsible for the compilation of an annual report on the incoming and outgoing exchange students in media and communication at the end of each academic year, including a financial overview; you will maintain a sound and transparent filing system ensuring proper controlling.

You will work very closely together in a team, consisting of the Founding Dean/Chair of Media and Communication, the student advisor Media and Communication, the IBCoM education coordinator, the IBCoM admissions officer, and the Faculty’s other international exchange officers who focus on other degree programmes offered by the Faculty of History and Arts and/or the Faculty of Social Sciences. The latter officers and the IBCoM admissions officer perform in part similar duties to yours and you will mutually replace one another in appropriate cases.

- We expect you to be able to work and function at an academic level and to be international-oriented. A university degree in media and communication is an advantage.
- You have ample knowledge of and experience with a wide variety of organizational, advisory and administrative duties.
- You have an excellent proficiency of the English language (both in writing and verbally). Proficiency in another foreign language is an advantage.
- You are proficient in spoken and written Dutch. International applicants are expected to acquire the Dutch language within two years.
- You are customer focused and have excellent organizational skills. It is not a problem for you to implement and improve administrative processes.
- You are accurate, tactful, efficient, independent, pro-active, tenacious, creative and impervious to stress.
- You enjoy working in a small team in an international setting, and enjoy the challenges this entails.
- You do not have a nine-to-five job attitude.

Employment starts in September or October 2010.
The initial contract will be running for a term of one year. After this period, an extension is possible and eventually a permanent appointment. The conditions of employment correspond with the CAO Nederlandse Universiteiten (CAO NU). Salary is subject to training and experience and corresponds to Scale 10 CAO NU, with a minimum of € 2.379,- and a maximum of € 3.755,- gross per month on a 38 hour per week contract.In accordance with the CAO NU, a placement in a starting grade (Scale 8 CAO NU, € 2.267,- / € 3.028,-) is possible for the maximum duration of two years.

The EUR has attractive employment conditions, which include a holiday allowance of 8.0%, an end-of-year bonus of 8.3% and 41 annual vacation days in case of a full workweek. 

Working at the Erasmus University Rotterdam
Working at the Erasmus University Rotterdam means working in a professional environment, where development is encouraged through an active career and mobility policy. The Erasmus University Rotterdam highly appreciates flexibility: we have a 38-hour workweek, flexible working hours, possibilities to work part-time and maternal/paternal leave. Moreover, the University has a company childcare scheme, possibilities to participate in a terms of employment option model, company savings program and life insurance schemes and favorable collective insurance schemes. Employees can also make use of facilities such as sports facilities and library.

Erasmus University Rotterdam
The expertise of Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) is concentrated in the disciplines economics, Medicine and Health Sciences, Law, Social Sciences, History and Arts, Business Administration, and Philosophy. In addition to the initial degree programmes and scientific research, the University offers specific postgraduate study programmes and courses. Erasmus University has around 20,000 students and some 2,000 staff members.

Faculty of History and Arts (FHKW)
The Faculty of History and Arts includes the Departments of Media and Communication, Arts and Culture Studies, and History at Erasmus University. The FHKW is home to over 900 students and some 100 staff members.

Media and Communication
The Department of Media and Communication is a relatively new, dynamic department within the Faculty of History and Arts. In addition to a Dutch-language Master’s programme in Media and Journalism, the Department offers three international degree programmes: the International Bachelor’s programme in Communication and Media (IBCoM), the international Master’s programme in Media, Culture and Society, and the Research master’s in the Sociology of Culture, Media and the Arts.

Additional information can be obtained through one of the following links:

About the Erasmus University Rotterdam
About the Faculty of History and Arts
About the Faculty’s Degreel Programmes in Media and Communication  

Additional information about the vacancies can be obtained from:
prof. dr. S. Janssen, Chair of Department Media and Communication (s.janssen@fhk.eur.nl, +31 (0) 10 408 2443 or from drs. S. Braber, Head Education Office FHKW (braber@fhk.eur.nl,  + 31 (0) 10 408 2482

To apply, please send your application letter with your resume, and the names and contact details of two referees before August 1, 2010 by e-mail to: vacancies@fhk.eur.nl. Please mention “International Exchange Coordinator M&C”.

Candidates may be required to do an assessment as part of the application procedure.                                                                                                   

The job interviews will take place on Monday August 9 and Tuesday August 10. The second round of interviews will take place on Thursday August 19 and Friday August 20.

Acquisition and mediation by third parties is not appreciated.