The Events Team is responsible for the development, successful execution and evaluation of events that contribute to the UM and faculty Marketing & Communications strategic goals and targets. Examples are the Bachelor and Master Open Day or graduation ceremonies. Most activities are related to the areas of student recruitment and student life. Within the department there are two event coordinators reporting to the faculty head of M&C. As the fall is the busiest season the team welcomes an experienced events coordinator for support. Some of the tasks are:

• Planning and management of the execution of events on behalf of the faculty (e.g., registration, timing/programme, managing external suppliers, coordinating event personnel)
• Co-development of communication plans for promoting those events
• Evaluation of the events and proposals for improvement

What do we expect?

• A minimum education level of HBO in a relevant field, for example in hotel management
• At least two years’ experience in the field of event coordination
• Planning and organising skills and experience with online tools
• Stress-resistant and a hands on approach
• Flexibility; several events are in the weekend or in the evening
• Inventiveness and an eye for detail
• Commitment to the client
• Fluent in English and Dutch, both in writing and speaking

Fixed-term contract: four months.

The terms of employment of Maastricht University are set out in the Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities (CAO). Furthermore, local UM provisions also apply. For more information look at the website www.maastrichtuniversity.nl > Support > UM employees.

The gross monthly salary in this 0.6 fte appointment will depend on education and relevant working experience, based on salary scale 8 of the CAO.

Maastricht University

Maastricht University is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Maastricht University is renowned for its unique, innovative, problem-based learning system. Small-scale and student-oriented describe best the approach to teaching. Research is multidisciplinary and thematic and is concentrated in research institutes and schools. Maastricht University has around 18,000 students and 4,400 employees. Reflecting the university's strong international profile, a sizeable amount of both students and staff are from abroad. The university hosts 6 faculties: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience, Faculty of Science and Engineering, and the School of Business and Economics. Maastricht University is currently ranked fifth in the top of Young Universities under 50 Years.

School of Business and Economics
The Maastricht University School of Business and Economics offers a truly international perspective. We are an integrated, synergetic and society-oriented institute, focusing on conducting excellent research and educational innovation. SBE is triple-crown accredited (AACBS, AMBA, EQUIS). Our renowned Problem Based Learning method fosters authentic students, critical thinkers and gives rise to societal conscious leaders. Our multidisciplinary approach inspires to explore, in fundamental as well as in more applied research. As such, we function as the interface between Society, Business and Academia. We work collaboratively, in openness, towards a sustainable future. We care to share responsibility with all those involved in the SBE community.