Do you enjoy:

• Communicating with students and teaching staff?
• Assisting with administrative tasks?
• Working in a dynamic environment?

Then the job of PPLE Education Desk Assistant at the University of Amsterdam is perfect for you.

Please note that you need to be enrolled as a student to apply for this position.

What does this job entail?
The PPLE Education Desk Assistant assists the PPLE Education Desk employees and the teaching staff at PPLE College in all education related matters, as well as provides general administrative support for PPLE’s educational team. They do so by manning the Education Desk during opening hours and function as a “first point of contact” for incoming questions from both students and staff, in person and digitally. The key tasks are (thus) communicating with students and teaching staff as well as assisting with administrative side of examination preparation and ensuring all course materials are archived efficiently. You will process requests that come in via e-mail, TopDesk or in person and will occupy the front desk together with the other assistant. The front desk is open every day. You will work three days per week. Other tasks will include: assisting in updating Canvas pages, room booking, keeping an eye on PPLE post, and ordering books for staff.

What do you have to offer?
The successful PPLE Education Desk Assistant is enrolled as a student (for the academic year 2024-2025) and has both excellent administrative and communication skills.

In addition, you have/are:

• A pro-active, problem-solving and creative attitude;
• Excellent English language and communication skills (native or near-native speaker);
• Experience in an administrative/support role;
• Strong Excel and Canvas skills;
• Excellent organisational skills and able to work in a precise manner;
• Able to work both independently and in a team in a dynamic educational environment;
• Able to resolve issues in a diplomatic and confidential manner.

Preferred experience/skills:

• Experience with SIS and Topdesk is considered a pré;
• Dutch language and communication skills.

Due to the nature of the work PPLE students cannot apply for this position.

What can we offer you?
We offer a temporary employment contract until 31 August 2025 with a probationary period of one month, preferably starting in the week of 12 August 2024. If you prove to be a good match for the job and are still studying, then an extension is possible. The employment contract is for maximum 16 hours a week.

Your salary, depending on your relevant experience on commencement of the employment contract, ranges between € 2.618 to € 2.846 gross per month on the basis of a full working week of 38 hours. This sum does not include the 8% holiday allowance and the 8.3% year-end allowance. The Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU) is applicable.

About us

PPLE College at the University of Amsterdam (UvA) offers an interdisciplinary, research-based, English taught bachelor programme in Politics, Psychology, Law & Economics (PPLE). PPLE College offers students an academic programme focused on the challenges science and society face at the intersections of its four disciplines. PPLE students learn to analyse complex societal and organisational challenges through the integration of theories and methods from Politics, Psychology, Law and Economics.

PPLE College is based on the following four principles:

(1) an interdisciplinary environment,

(2) small-scale institute and intensive English language curriculum,

(3) a research-based learning programme and

(4) an inspiring international learning community.

PPLE is a selective honours programme. Prospective students are selected to have a strong academic background, to be highly motivated and are from both the Netherlands and abroad. The programme features an intensive tutoring system, inspiring educators and dedicated staff.

Want to know more about our organisation? Read more about working at the University of Amsterdam.

Any questions?
If you have any questions about the position, please contact (during office hours):

• Ilse Rooijers, PPLE Education Desk Coordinator: i.rooijers@uva.nl

Or

• Sofija Gugina, PPLE Scheduling Coordinator: s.gugina@uva.nl

Job application
If you feel the profile fits you, and you are interested in the job, we look forward to receiving your letter and CV. You can apply online via the link below. We will accept applications until 9 June 2024. The application interviews will take place on 17, 18 and 19 June 2024.

Please note that PPLE students will not be selected due to the nature of the work and therefore do not need to apply.

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.

No agencies please.