Student Assistant - (Research and Events support)

Do you believe that a different kind of economy is necessary and possible? Do you have experience working with organizations making ecological, social and/or economic change? Are you completing a bachelors or masters at the HvA? Then we are looking for you.

Where else than at AUAS …

• Can you work in collaboration with colleague committed to changing business practices and business education.
• Do you have the space and responsibility to develop your change agent talents.
• Will you have the opportunity to do research and make connections with experts in the field making positive impact.

Here's how you will make a difference

In your function you will make a difference by:

• Supporting CET initiatives, such as round tables and events and carrying out relevant actions (example: creating content, news items, summary reports, desk research, interviewing project leaders of relevant projects/programs etc…).
• Connecting with students on the topic of economic transformation (examples: student council work groups/council, think tanks, class hacks, business trips, symposia).
• Identifying and connecting with projects and initiatives across the HvA and externally, which are in line with the CET ambitions to help bridge theory and practice.

Your other perks

• A gross monthly salary of Scale 6, level SA2), as outlined in the higher education collective labour agreement), with a full-time appointment and depends on education and experience.
• An end-of-year bonus of 8.3% and holiday allowance of 8% of your gross annual salary.
• 10.7 holiday weeks per year with a 40-hour working week.
• Entitlement to various types of leave, such as (un)paid parental leave, care leave, adoption and foster care leave and various other arrangements.
• A travel allowance for your commute, an NS-Business Card, your own AUAS bicycle or a tax incentive to purchase your own bicycle. If you are unable to use personal or public transport to travel to work, e.g. because of a disability, we will explore alternate possibilities together.
• Plenty of development opportunities, e.g. via our own AUAS Academy and the online courses of GoodHabitz.
• Discounts on various facilities, such as books, cultural courses, soft- and hardware and a number of insurances.
• A strong focus on your job satisfaction, work-life balance and vitality. For example, you can participate in various sports activities for AUAS staff or via the USC sport centre. You can also visit our (career) coaches and use various online tools to benefit your mental health.
• A good pension scheme via the ABP pension fund.
• A monthly internet allowance, a laptop and smartphone on loan.

What you bring to the table

At AUAS, no two employees are the same. No matter who you are, you are sure to be a valuable addition to our team. You also possess:

• Affinity with sustainability and new economic models/frameworks such as Regenerative Business, Steward Ownership, Doughnut Economy and Sustainable Development Goals;
• Self-starter confidence with strong organizational skills, experience planning events and ability to create communication content;
• Strong Dutch and English writing skills (preference for someone who is bilingual - English and Dutch) and research experience;