International Student Advisor

As an International Student Advisor within the Degree Mobility Team, you will be in daily contact with incoming international students seeking admission to one of our English-taught Master's programmes. Your main task is to inform and advise the very culturally diverse target group of students throughout the entire process of application and admission.

• Inform international students, mainly via email, telephone and education fairs
• Provide information and advice on the range of programmes, admission requirements and studying at VU Amsterdam
• Process the applications and the evaluation of foreign diplomas
• Provide onsite support for students during the arrival and introduction weeks
• Contribute to the development and overall improvement of the programmes and processes as well as to the pre-defined objectives of the team
• Evaluate and analyse data from the programmes for which you are responsible
• Contribute to a positive team spirit and an open work culture
• Actively participate in various consultations within and outside of the department, as well as participation in various programmes and projects

• Your motivation and drive to contribute to good administrative processes to help students realise their educational dreams is at the top of the selection criteria for us. The job requirements are as follows:
• completed education at college or university level
• knowledge of the Dutch education system is a must: experience with internationalisation of higher education as well as affinity with international student mobility
• experience with the evaluation of foreign diplomas is an advantage
• fluency in Dutch (preferred) and English (is a must), both written and verbal
• good communication skills, both written and verbal
• a strong service-oriented and proactive attitude
• intercultural sensitivity

As a university, we strive for equal opportunities for all, recognising that diversity takes many forms. We believe that diversity in all its complexity is invaluable for the quality of our teaching, research and service. We are always looking for talent with diverse backgrounds and experiences. This also means that we are committed to creating an inclusive community so that we can use diversity as an asset.

We realise that each individual brings a unique set of skills, expertise and mindset. Therefore we are happy to invite anyone who recognises themselves in the profile to apply, even if you do not meet all the requirements.

A challenging position in a socially engaged organisation. At VU Amsterdam, you contribute to education, research and service for a better world. And that is valuable. So in return for your efforts, we offer you:

• a salary of minimum € 3.382,00 (Scale 8) and maximum € 4.484,00 (Scale 8) gross per month, on a full-time basis. This is based on UFO profile Internationalisation Officer 3. The exact salary depends on your education and experience.
• a position for at least 0.5 FTE. Your employment contract will last 6 months.

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
• the possibility to work partly from home

International Mobility

The International Mobility department is responsible for promoting international mobility of students and staff. The department consists of three teams and processes the central applications of international students in contract education diplomas, takes care of the credential evaluation of foreign certificates and processes the application for visas, residence permits and work permits for students and guests. In addition, International Mobility provides information to VU students about studying abroad, manages various funds and exchange programmes and supports the housing demand for foreign students and guests of VU Amsterdam.

Degree Mobility Team
The Degree Mobility team is responsible for the central information and selection of international students for the English-taught programmes of the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. In addition to assessing diplomas and handling admission requests, the team focuses on onboarding international students by introducing them to the Dutch educational culture, the VU community and their VU education during the first months of their stay in the Netherlands. VU Amsterdam strives to strengthen the connection between students and their study programme and to guarantee the quality and diversity of the intake. The Degree Mobility team consists of two sub-teams: Bachelor Admission and Master Admission.

Student & Educational Affairs
We at Student & Educational Affairs ensure that Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam works like a well-oiled machine. We assist in logistics and help with realising educational programmes; we also aim to create a worry-free and unforgettable university experience for our students. We support students from enrolment right through graduation. We help international students and researchers find their way around VU Amsterdam, for example by arranging housing and other needs. We also work closely with the faculties in developing educational policy and implementing educational improvements. We want students to learn, grow and have fun! That’s why we organise sport and cultural activities for everyone on campus and beyond.

Are you interested in joining Student & Educational Affairs? You will work at the heart of the university. You will join over 350 colleagues in the faculties to offer students and staff exciting events and personalised high-quality services, tailored to fit their needs.

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 6,150 staff work at the VU and over 31,000 students attend academic education.

Diversity
Diversity is the driving force of VU Amsterdam. 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.

Therefore, we are always searching for people whose backgrounds and experience contribute to the diversity of the VU community.

Are you interested in this position and do you believe that your experience will contribute to the excellence of our services? In that case, we encourage you to submit your application, even if you don't meet all requirements. We will host first round interviews the first week of March.

Submitting a diploma and a reference check are part of the application process.

Applications received by e-mail will not be considered.

Acquisition in response to this advertisement is not appreciated.