We are currently looking for
two Academic Programs Coordinators (38 hours p/w) to join the Academics team, who coordinate the academic program of our students together with our partner universities. The ideal candidate has some experiencing in the international education sector and/or experience with one of our partner universities (UvA, VU, CvA), speaks both Dutch & English, is comfortable navigating young university student issues with empathy, and doesn't mind working a few evenings or weekends.
What are you going to doThe key areas of responsibilities for this position are to:
- Coordinate and implement the Social Sciences and Humanities program in cooperation with the Universiteit van Amsterdam and our Direct Enrollment program at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam and/or
- Coordinate and implement the Business&Economics, Law&Criminology and Psychology&Sciences programs in cooperation with the Vrije Universiteit
- Act as a liaison with our contact persons at the UvA, CvA and/or VU as well as colleagues at IES Abroad in Chicago and students
- Advise students about their academic curriculum in Amsterdam
- Manage the course registration processes for students
- Manage residency permit and entry-visa processes for all programs, together with student services at UvA, CvA and VU
- Coordinate academic accommodations that a student may require
- Prepare and present academic orientation and provide academic guidance and support to students
- Support the organization of short-term customized programs
- Arrange a comprehensive orientation and extracurricular program each semester together with colleagues