Student Affairs Officer

Can you imagine 10 European universities working together and setting up a new joint bachelor’s programme. Could you imagine yourself working as a Student Affairs Officer in a place where no-one has gone before….. 

The Young Universities for the Future of Europe (YUFE) are setting up a new joint bachelor’s programme in Urban Sustainability Studies (USS) with 10 universities and partners from different countries. The USS bachelor’s programme will be located in Heerlen at the Smart Services Campus where it is embedded within the broader ambition of the region to approach the transition to a sustainable, future-proof urban region through, among other things, knowledge development and innovation.

The Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE) is partnering on behalf of Maastricht University with the ambition to start this new programme in September 2025. We are the Faculty of Science and Engineering at Maastricht University: the youngest and most international STEM faculty in the Netherlands. After years of growth, we are now proudly a community of over 3,700 students and 460 staff members, spread across the four Brightlands Campuses in Maastricht, Heerlen, Sittard-Geleen, and Venlo, as well as the international YUFE alliance. We are ambitious, dedicated to both our education and research, and a bit rebellious.

As the Student Affairs Officer, you will work at the heart of the educational processes for the new USS programme. Together with colleagues, you will focus on implementing, optimizing and facilitating all administrative student processes and by this laying the tracks for the future.

Are you the pioneer that thrives in situations where no one has gone before? Do you get energized from setting up new things and facilitating students during their bachelor’s programme? Then apply and come work for us as our go-to Student Affairs Officer. 

Tasks
As a Student Affairs Officer you are:

• Responsible for implementing and maintaining the USS student administration (admissions, scheduling, organizing exams, processing grades, thesis support, etc.)
• The go-to person for USS students for all questions related to studying in Heerlen
• In charge of student communication within the programme 
• Help set up a community of students and staff members at our new location
• Provide support to the Chair of the YUFE USS Programme Committee (organizing their meetings, taking minutes, executing their decisions, etc.)

In short, we are looking for an enthusiastic multi talent that easily switches between the tasks mentioned above.

Qualifications

As a Student Affairs Officer you demonstrate the following qualifications:

• You effortlessly switch between Dutch and English, both in speaking and writing.
• You demonstrate an entrepreneurial and solution-oriented mindset, proactively suggesting and implementing improvements.
• You possess strong communication skills, enabling you to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders.
• You have a keen eye for detail, ensuring the information you put into the system is accurate.

Proven experience in dealing with organizational structures in software such as SAP or similar systems is considered to be an added bonus.

What we offer
As Student Affairs Officer at Faculty of Science & Engineering, you will be employed by the most international university in the Netherlands, located in the beautiful city of Maastricht. In addition, we offer you:

• Good employment conditions. The position is graded in scale 7 - 8 according to UFO profile Medewerker studentenzaken 3-2, with corresponding salary based on experience ranging from €2899,00 and €4298,00 gross per month (based on a full-time employment of 38 hours per week). In addition to the monthly salary, an 8.0% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus apply.
• An employment contract for a period of 12 months with a scope of 1,0 FTE.  
• At Maastricht University, the well-being of our employees is of utmost importance, we offer flexible working hours and the possibility to work partly from home if the nature of your position allows it. You will receive a monthly commuting and internet allowance for this. If you work full-time, you will be entitled to 29 vacation days and 4 additional public holidays per year, namely carnival Monday, carnival Tuesday, Good Friday, and Liberation Day. If you choose to accumulate compensation hours, an additional 12 days will be added. Furthermore, you can personalize your employment conditions through a collective labor agreement (CAO) choice model. 
• As Maastricht University, we offer various other excellent secondary employment conditions. These include a good pension scheme with the ABP and the opportunity for UM employees to participate in company fitness and make use of the extensive sports facilities that we also offer to our students. 
• Last but certainly not least, we provide the space and facilities for your personal and professional development. We facilitate this by offering a wide range of training programs and supporting various well-established initiatives such as 'acknowledge and appreciate'. 

The terms of employment at Maastricht University are largely set out in the collective labor agreement of Dutch Universities. In addition, local provisions specific to UM apply. For more information, click here.

Maastricht University
Why work at Maastricht University?

At Maastricht University (UM), everything revolves around the future. The future of our students, as we work to equip them with a solid, broad-based foundation for the rest of their lives. And the future of society, as we seek solutions through our research to issues from all around the world. Our six faculties combined provide a comprehensive package of study programmes and research.

In our teaching, we use the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) method. Students work in small groups, looking for solutions to problems themselves. By discussing issues and working together to draw conclusions, formulate answers and present them to their peers, students develop essential skills for their future careers.

With over 22,300 students and more than 5,000 employees from all over the world, UM is home to a vibrant and inspiring international community.

Are you drawn to an international setting focused on education, science and scholarship? Are you keen to contribute however your skills and qualities allow? Our door is open to you! As a young European university, we value your talent and look forward to creating the future together.

Click here for more information about UM. 

Faculty of Science and Engineering  
At the Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE), we focus on themes such as circularity and sustainability, future farming, digitisation and (scientific) instrument development.  FSE's leading projects, like the Einstein Telescope Pathfinder, are sure to grab anyone's attention.  The faculty is a vibrant hub of education and research in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS).  At FSE, over 450 staff members and 3700 students gather to explore e exciting interdisciplinary research and educational programmes. Feel welcome, be part of our team and put your brilliant mind to work!  
 

FSE at the Brightlands Campuses  
Maastricht, Sittard-Geleen, Heerlen, and Venlo, the home of four creative Brightlands campuses, are bustling with 30,000 entrepreneurs, researchers, and students working diligently to solve global challenges. The Faculty of Science and Engineering is active on all four Brightlands campuses, and this is where our impact reaches its peak. To give you an idea of what is happening at each campus: Sittard-Geleen is home to the largest chemical site in the Euregion, while Venlo is a large hub for agri-food innovation. Maastricht is the site of the Health Campus, and Heerlen is the place to be for Smart Services.  

Curious?

Are you interested in this amazing role but still have questions? Feel free to contact Rogier Gerardu, Project Manager at the Faculty of Science and Engineering, via: rogier.gerardu@maastrichtuniversity.nl for more information.

Applying?
Or are you already convinced and ready to become our new Student Affairs Officer? Apply now, no later than January 9, 2025, for this position.
 

The first interviews will preferably take place on January 22, 2025.

The vacancy is open for internal and external candidates. In case of equal qualifications, internal candidates will be prioritized.

Maastricht University is committed to promoting and nurturing a diverse and inclusive community. We believe that diversity in our staff and student population contributes to the quality of research and education at UM, and strive to enable this through inclusive policies and innovative projects led by teams of staff and students. We encourage you to apply for this position.