EDLAB is Maastricht University’s (UM) Institute for Education Innovation, located at the Tapijn Barracks in the city park.  In the last two years, EDLAB has been developing and delivering a range of new Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities for teaching staff as well as further professionalization opportunities for university board members. These development activities include formal training sessions both online and offline, as well as more informal networking events and opportunities for staff to share experiences and learn from each other.

To support these training activities for teaching staff, we are currently looking for a new colleague.  You will work under the supervision of EDLAB’s Educational Training Developer to help us with our programme development and organisation.

We are seeking an active and energetic individual to help  in developing new training opportunities by engaging with stakeholders from across the university or more widely, and to be involved in the daily planning and running of these (online & offline) events.  This is a varied role where you will have room to develop your own ideas and you will be expected to take on the responsibility for diverse tasks, including those listed below.

Core tasks

-Identifying relevant input for various new training activities;
-Meeting with (potential) participants and trainers in order to develop wishes and ideas into             training realities;
-Assisting with the planning, scheduling, promotion and registration of a range of activities;
-Creating and disseminating promotional materials;
-Practical daily support for planned activities;
-Programme evaluation and follow-up of events;
-Contributing towards the future development of our Educational Services.

In addition to these essential tasks, this role offers the opportunity for the right candidate to get involved in the facilitation and moderation of live events, as well as developing and delivering their own (training) activities should they have, or be working towards the relevant expertise.  We are especially interested in candidates with a good understanding of the academic environment and experience in (higher education) teaching or training. Experience in student assessment, online or blended learning, Problem-Based Learning (PBL) or collaborative learning, for example, would be advantageous.

Profile

The Programming and Logistics Coordinator will be someone who can take on multiple tasks simultaneously and plan their work effectively. You will be a people person, welcoming staff and trainers to events that you will help host.  Frequent communication with internal staff (faculty coordinators, teaching staff) and external companies (trainers, external locations, etc.) is required, hence good communication skills in both English and Dutch are a prerequisite. Practical education experience (in a tutoring, teaching, training, mentoring or coaching role) is considered to be an advantage, as is the ability and willingness to develop and deliver your own training.

We are looking for a candidate with:

-A university master’s degree and experience in working within an educational setting;
-A passion for education;
-The ability to listen and respond to the requirements of stakeholders;
-Good organizational and administrative skills;
-The ability to keep an overview of a broad variety of events and related tasks;
-The ability to engage people, search for commitment, develop and maintain networks;
-Excellent communication and presentation skills;
-Fluency in English and Dutch (C1 required).

Fixed-term contract: 1 year.

We are offering a 0,8 FTE position as “medewerker onderwijsontwikkeling 3” for one year.  The gross monthly salary of this 0,8 FTE appointment will depend on education and relevant working experience, based on salary scale 10 of the Collective Labour Agreement (CAO) of the Dutch Universities, with an expected minimum of €2790—€4402 per month (based on a full-time position of 38 hours/week). In addition, there is an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end allowance.

The terms of employment of Maastricht University are set out in the CAO. Furthermore, local UM provisions also apply. For more information please go to www.maastrichtuniversity.nl > Support > UM employees. 

The position is initially offered for one year, after which a (one-year) extension of the appointment may be possible dependent upon a positive evaluation as well as on the future funding situation.

Maastricht University

Maastricht University is renowned for its unique, innovative, problem-based learning system, which is characterized by a small-scale and student-oriented approach. Research at UM is characterized by a multidisciplinary and thematic approach, 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 fair amount of both students and staff are from abroad. The university hosts 6 faculties: Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Faculty of Law, School of Business and Economics, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience.