International Student Admissions (ISA) of Utrecht University is looking for a temporary Assistant for the peak period of 15 November 2021 until 30 September 2022. ISA is responsible for the credential evaluation of non-Dutch degrees, study visa applications, and the administration of scholarships and financial aid.

You will be working closely with the Assistant Admissions Officers, and will focus on processing the application files of international degree-seeking students, as well as providing email-based student support.

Core activities include:

• reviewing application documents in our online application system and checking application files for completeness;
• monitoring incomplete application files and assisting students in finalizing their files;
• processing application documents received via the mail and verifying their authenticity;
• answering questions about the general application procedure and related topics by email;
• processing application documents and adding them to the application system;
• administrative support for Visa Officers.

You are/have:

• an excellent command of English in speaking and writing. Being proficient in Dutch or another language is a plus, but not a requirement;
• accurate, pro-active and you possess strong intercultural (communication) skills;
• you work well under pressure and when faced with multiple deadlines;
• are a quick learner, with good attention to detail;
• experience with administrative work is an advantage, but not a requirement.

We offer a temporary position (0.6 - 0.8 FTE) for a period of 10-11 months. The gross salary - depending on previous qualifications and experience  - ranges between €2,310 and €2,900 (scale 6 according to the Collective Labour Agreement Dutch Universities) per month for a full-time employment. Salaries are supplemented with a holiday bonus of 8% and a year-end bonus of 8.3% per year. In addition, Utrecht University offers excellent secondary conditions, including an attractive retirement scheme, (partly paid) parental leave and flexible employment conditions (multiple choice model). More information about working at Utrecht University can be found here.

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