Broader Mind Course is part of Broader Mind for Students program at VU University Amsterdam. It is a VU-wide program aimed at the personal, societal and academic development of bachelor students. In this position you support the project manager and the course coordinator of Broader Mind Course. We are looking for an independent, flexible and communicative student.

Your duties

• organizing and supporting meetings and workshops such as sending invitations, organizing rooms and catering
• maintaining the (student) administration
• uploading course materials in Canvas and keeping Canvas pages up-to-date
• organizing and providing materials for promotional events as well as (sometimes) participating actively in these activities such as by distributing flyers, representing the program at events, and engaging with potential participants
• taking care of communication towards students and tutors (‘guides’)
• supporting Broader Mind's communication such as writing web texts and emails
  assisting the development teams that develop and implement course content
• capturing and synthesizing comprehensive meeting notes into actionable summaries, ensuring all discussions are accurately documented and communicated within the team

• good oral and written communication skills in English and preferably also in Dutch
• flexible availability (also in the evenings during trainings and meetups)
• knowledge of Canvas or willingness to learn this (and perhaps some other digital learning environments)
• masters Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• able to work independently and in a flexible team
• ability to plan, coordinate and organize well
• solution and result oriented and a proactive work attitude
• diligent and stress resistant

Fixed-term contract: 1 year.

A challenging position at a socially involved organization. This job position is classified according to UFO profile ‘Student Assistant’ and is open for 0.3 FTE (full time equivalent). On a full-time basis, the gross salary is €2,618 for bachelor’s degree students and €2,846 for master's degree students.

The employment contract is initially entered into for a year, inclusive of a two-month probationary period. Extension of the employment contract is possible.

We also offer you attractive fringe benefits and regulations. Some examples:

• 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
• discount on (and occasionally exclusive access to) theater performances and courses at the Griffioen Cultural Center
• a wide range of sports facilities which staff may use at a modest charge

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Faculty of Humanities
At the Faculty of Humanities we explore the world around us through the study of language, history and philosophy. Three multidisciplinary departments make up the faculty: Language, Literature and Communication; Art & Culture, History and Antiquity; and Philosophy. We call this Humanities+.The plus stands for being open to new ideas, transcending disciplinary boundaries, searching for innovative teaching methods and small-scale personalised classroom environments.

We tackle complex social problems that demand a broad transdisciplinary approach. An approach that inspires us to learn from each other by moving across academic boundaries. Together we enrich our knowledge and creativity. Together we can find solutions that make a positive contribution to society.

Are you interested in joining Humanities? You will be joining an inspiring and personal working environment. Together with your 340 colleagues you will help provide top quality teaching and research.

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 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 5,500 staff work at the VU and over 30,000 students attend academic education.

Diversity
Diversity is the driving force of the VU. The 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.

A Broader Mind Course
More information about the A Broader Mind Course can be found at:
https://vu.nl/en/student/extra-challenge/broader-mind-course

Our information videos can be found at:

VU Amsterdam Future education: the A Broader Mind program
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7PoEye6VFM

9 Reasons to follow the Broader Mind Course
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2h3g7LmAxbE