Admissions Officer

Introduction

The central Admissions Office of Erasmus University, which handles applications from students with a non-Dutch diploma who wish to study at Erasmus University, is looking for a new team member. The team, which is part of the International Office, determines the admissibility for Bachelor and PhD applications, and provides credential evaluation for Masters applications.

Job description

As Admissions Officer, you will process hundreds of applications every semester. From Fall to Spring, when applications are open, applications are coming in each day. Each morning, you will log in to our student information system Osiris, to check the applications that came in, and discuss with your four fellow Admission Officers who will be focusing on what that day. You will verify the admissibility of the applicants to our Bachelor programmes and process these applications in Osiris. From Spring to Summer, you will meet many students face-to-face, when they drop by to hand in their diplomas, which you will check on authenticity. Year-round, you will also check the documents of PhD candidates on admissibility and authenticity. Next to evaluating requests for admission, you will answer questions by applicants, prospective students and colleagues by mail, WhatsApp and in person. You will also meet regularly with colleagues at our faculties, the Schools of Erasmus University Rotterdam, to ensure a smooth application cycle. When needed, you will assist other teams within the International Office, for example in representing the International Office during the Bachelor Open Day and during Orientation events. Hybrid working is possible and common in this team. Many colleagues choose to work on campus for 2 to 3 days a week and enjoy having lunch together when they’re in the office. There are many opportunities for personal development and for social interaction, for example during team days, trainings, dinners, and outings.

Job requirements

We are looking for a colleague with Higher Vocational Education (HBO) working level, who has at least two years of experience in the administrative field and is able to work independently. This position requires that you have good (intercultural) communication skills, are service-oriented and proactive, and enjoy working in a team. In this field of work, it is also important that you are analytical, have an eye for detail and work accurately, also in peak times. You need to be able to communicate in a clear and formal way, while remaining empathetic and customer friendly. Next to that, an excellent command of English (C1) and good command of Dutch (B2) is required, and a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Previous experience in working in a Higher Education Institution, and specifically in working with a student information system such as Osiris or in an admission role, is an advantage. We are keen on welcoming someone with a positive mindset, who would like to contribute to the team development and to improving existing processes.

Employment conditions and benefits

We offer you an internationally oriented and varied job in an enthusiastic team, with excellent working conditions in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO-NU).

The start date of this position is 1 May 2024 (earlier is possible). You will be based at the International Office (IO) in Education and Student Affairs (E&S). This position is for 0.8 - 1 fte. The salary is dependent on your experience and knowledge and ranges from a minimum of € 3.072 to a maximum of € 4.103 gross per month Scale 8 on a fulltime basis (38 hours), in accordance with the CAO-NU. The contract is entered into for the duration of one year and can be converted into a permanent contract if performance is good and the organizational circumstances remain unchanged.

Everything else we offer you, you can find below!

• Everything you need for a good work-life balance: the option to work from home in consultation with your manager, 41 days of paid leave with a 40 hour contract, 8% holiday pay and an 8.3% end-of-year bonus, and a significant discount on a subscription for our on-campus sports centre!

• Sustainable, inclusive and diverse work environment with an open culture, where you can be yourself and we pay attention to each other and to the world around us. Make the most of our bicycle budget, or join networks such as Young@EUR, FAME or QuEUR.

• Time and space for your development in the broadest sense: development days and a personal career budget, staff exchange opportunities, and free access to our university library.

• Good pension with ABP that EUR contributes 2/3rds towards, discounts on various collective insurances with Zilveren Kruis Achmea, Loyalis, and Allianz, and compensation for travel, working from home and home internet use.

• Are you currently combining your job with parenthood, or do you want to do so in the future? EUR offers partially paid parental leave and fully paid additional birth leave for partners, and our campus features a daycare.

• Moving to the Netherlands for your job with EUR? Then you may be eligible for the 30%-ruling if you meet the requirements of the Belastingdienst (Dutch tax agency), and with our Dual Career Programme we will also help your partner find the right job for them.

Employer

Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) is an internationally oriented university with a strong social orientation in its education and research, as expressed in our mission ‘Creating positive societal impact’. EUR is home to 3.700 academics and professionals and almost 33.000 students from more than 140 countries. Everything we do, we do under the credo The Erasmian Way - Making Minds Matter. We’re global citizens, connecting, entrepreneurial, open-minded, and socially involved. These Erasmian Values function as our internal compass and create EUR’s distinctive and recognizable profile. From these values, with a broad perspective and with an eye for diversity, different backgrounds and opinions, our employees work closely together to solve societal challenges from the dynamic and cosmopolitan city of Rotterdam. Thanks to the high quality and positive societal impact of our research and education, EUR can compete with the top European universities. www.eur.nl.

Faculty / Institute / Central service

The Education & Student Affairs department focuses on services and support for education and students. E&S works for students, faculties, deans and the Executive Board.

Group

Department

The International Office facilitates and supports the internationalisation of education. A total of 18 staff members and 5 student assistants work with enthousiasm and dedication on the admission, immigration, soft landing and social integration of international students at Erasmus University. In addition, the International Office provides information to outgoing students, coordinates various mobility grants, including grants under the Erasmus+ programme, and manages university-wide exchange agreements.

Additional information

You can find more information about the EUR on our website www.eur.nl. For more information about this vacancy, please contact Marit Staal by email via marit.staal@eur.nl.

Applying

Please submit your application, consisting of a cover letter and CV, before the vacancy closing date. The selection procedure consists of two interviews. The first round of interviews is expected to be held on the 4th of March.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Persons of all gender identities or expressions, sexual orientations, religions, ethnicities, ages, neurodiversities, functional impairments, citizenships, or any other aspect are welcome to apply and join the EUR community.