Are you interested in educational policy? Do you want to give students a voice and gain some insight in educational policy and processes? Then we might be looking for you as the new student assessor of Economics and Business (EB) of the University of Amsterdam (UvA).

The role of the student assessor is to act as a link between the Educational Directors and the student population. He/she has an advisory role and provides feedback with regard to education-related policy development. The student assessor has an independent role.

What are you going to do?

• Effectively presenting the students’ perspective in the discussion and formulation of educational policy at UvA EB;
• participating in the monthly meetings of the Dean with the Educational Directors of the BSc and MSc programmes and the director of the Institute of Executive Programmes;
• maintaining contact with the Faculty Student Council, the study associations and the Programme Committees to keep informed about what is going on among students;
• you might be asked to take part in in education-related working groups;
• participating in the network of UvA student assessors.

What do we require?
The student assessor we are looking for:

• Is a student that is enrolled in one of UvA EB’s BSc programmes (preferably in the third year) or in one of UvA EB’s regular MSc programmes;
• is someone who takes initiative and is proactive, with good communication and social skills;
• has a demonstrable interest in education-related matters;
• has a good social network within UvA EB or is able to build an effective network as needed;
• has a good command of both Dutch and English.

Our offer
The contract is via StudiJob from 1 September 2024 until 1 September 2025 for 8 hours per week. An extension of the contract is possible if you are still student.

The gross monthly salary based on full-time employment (38 hours per week) ranges from €2.618,- to a maximum € 2.846,- (salary scale student-assistant). This is exclusive 8% holiday allowance. The starting salary will be based on number of ECTS gained as a student.

About the faculty
To work at the University of Amsterdam is to work in a discerning, independent, creative, innovative and international climate characterized by an open atmosphere and a genuine engagement with the city of Amsterdam and society.

Find more information about Economics and Business on uva.nl/eb.
Find more information about the Amsterdam Business School on abs.uva.nl.
Find more information about the Amsterdam School of Economics on ase.uva.nl.

To know more about working at the University of Amsterdam, please check this link and uva.nl/working-at-eb

Questions?
More information about this vacancy may be obtained from:

• Mirjam van Gessel, executive secretary - M.M.vanGessel@uva.nl

Job application
Enthusiastic after reading this vacancy? Do you want to become our new student assessor and gain experience in educational policy?

The job interviews will be held on-campus on 6 June 2024. We will inform you by email if we invite you for these interviews.

You may send your application, including a cover letter and a CV in one Pdf, before 29 May 2024 to the link below. Please mention vacancy number in the subject line.

The UvA is an equal-opportunity employer. We prioritise diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. We value a spirit of enquiry and perseverance, provide the space to keep asking questions, and promote a culture of curiosity and creativity.

The UvA is an equal-opportunity employer. We prioritize diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. We value a spirit of enquiry and perseverance, provide the space to keep asking questions, and promote a culture of curiosity and creativity.

No agencies please