The Department of Media and Communication has a vacancy for Admissions and Recruitment Coordinator (1.0 fte). We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate, who is challenged by working in an international environment, with colleagues and prospective students from all over the world.

The International Bachelor Communication and Media and the Master Media Studies are small-scaled, selective programmes, offering a limited number of places for prospective students per academic year. The yearly number of applications we receive, however, exceeds the number of places available in the different programmes, so an extensive selection procedure takes place. The Admissions and Recruitment Coordinator will work in the front office as well as in the back office, mainly focusing on the admissions process for all programmes offered by the Media and Communication department. The Admissions and Recruitment Coordinator will be supported by a Student Assistant. 

 The main tasks in the front office include:

• Providing relevant information about admission (requirements) and application (procedures) to prospective students;
• Answering questions via email, telephone and in person;
• Meeting with prospective students (and their families) upon request ;
• Creating a sustainable and personal relationship with students upon their selection and being their go-to person;
• Representing the IBCoM programme and the Master Media Studies at Open Days;
• Preparing presentations and (assisting with) sessions for the IBCoM Open Day and working closely with ESHCC’s Marketing and Communications department;
• Representing IBCoM at (international) fairs and events.

 The main tasks in the back office include:

• Administrative processing (including evaluation of diplomas) of the applications for the Media and Communication programmes in our databases;
• Working closely with other stakeholders within and outside the University, such as Admissions Office;
• Attending meetings regarding Registration and Enrolment of students, keeping track of developments with regards to international higher education;
• Assisting the Selection Committees by preparing the applications for the selection process, and profiling the candidate and his or her qualifications;
• Keeping track of the applications and reporting to the Selection Committees on a regular basis while keeping an eye on the strict deadlines;
• Proactively reaching out to applicants who require attention;
• Communicating with applicants regarding the status of their application and answering various questions;
• Keeping the website for prospective students up-to-date;
• Delivering and updating content and visuals for the Media and Communication brochures and flyers (in consultation with ESHCC’s Marketing and Communications Office);
• Closely monitor the applications throughout the year and provide the management with periodical reports about key developments in applications and admissions;
• Take all necessary steps to ensure that the department’s targets for admissions and recruitment are realized.

• You have a WO diploma, preferably in the humanities or social sciences;
• You have at least one year of relevant experience, preferably within an (international) educational environment;
• Knowledge of and experience with Osiris is a plus
• You value service and customer relations and thrive while working with (young) people;
• Your communication skills in Dutch are excellent (some procedures and programmes are only in Dutch);
• Your communication skills in English are excellent (level C1);
• You have excellent skills in Microsoft Office (especially Excel);
• You are flexible and are able to switch tasks easily;
• You are both a team player, as well as a strong, reliable individual;
• You work accurately, precisely and structured, and have a keen eye for procedures;
• You are proactive and take initiative;
• You internalize knowledge quickly;
• You are able to work under pressure and still process applications quickly and correctly;
• You like working in a diverse and international environment.

Internationally-oriented and varied work within an enthusiastic team, with attractive fringe benefits in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO-NU). Employment starts on August 26, 2019. The position concerns a temporary contract which will be running for one year until August 26, 2020. After this period, an extension is possible. Your remuneration will depend on the position, your specific knowledge and experience It will be calculated on the basis of full-time salary ranging between € 2.835,- and € 3.895,- gross per month (salary scale 9, CAO NU). Erasmus University Rotterdam offers attractive terms of employment, including a holiday allowance of 8%, a year-end payment of 8.3% and 41 annual leave days in case of a full work week. In addition, EUR takes part in the ABP pension scheme, and we also offer partially paid parental leave. For international spouses we have set up a Dual Career Programme. Moreover, EUR staff members are allowed to make use of the EUR facilities, including the Erasmus sports centre and the University Library. 

Erasmus University Rotterdam

The Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR), named after Rotterdam-born humanist and theologian Erasmus, is a research university with a strong international orientation and a pronounced social focus, both in its education and research activities. On the lively, modern campus, more than 28.000 students and scholars of more than 100 nationalities are constantly encouraged to develop their talents and meet their ambition. Our more than 2700 scientists and employees work together with all our students to solve challenges faced by global society, drawing their inspiration from the consistently dynamic and cosmopolitan city of Rotterdam. The academic education offered at our faculties is intensive, engaging and strongly focused on practical application. We increasingly perform our research in multidisciplinary teams, which are closely interwoven with international networks. In terms of research impact and the quality of its degree programmes, EUR can compete with the foremost universities in Europe, which is reflected in its consistent top-100 position in most major universities rankings. Erasmus University Rotterdam’s key values are daring, curiosity, social involvement, breaking new ground and striving for success.

The Erasmus School of History, Culture and Communication

The Erasmus School of History, Culture and Communication (ESHCC) offers education and research in the fields of Media and Communication, History, and Arts and Culture Studies. The faculty has approximately 1700 students and 130 employees.

 Media and Communication Department

The Media and Communication Department is a dynamic, internationally oriented department within the ESHCC. The department offers five international degree programmes: the International Bachelor’s programme in Communication and Media (IBCoM), three international Master’s programmes in Media Studies (Media & Business, Media & Creative Industries, Media, Culture & Society) and the Research master in the Sociology of Culture, Media and the Arts. The department has close ties with the Erasmus Research Centre for Media, Communication and Culture (ERMeCC), the primary research institute at EUR in the field of Media, Communication and Culture.