Admissions officer

Admissions Officer (1.0 FTE)

Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences (RUAS) has more than 40,000 students and over 4,000 employees across 11 institutes and 15 locations in Rotterdam. This structure allows RUAS to closely connect with different work fields and educate students in a rich context, which is essential to its strategic course.

RUAS offers several English-taught programs, including one Bachelor program, International Business, and six Master programs in various fields such as Consultancy and Entrepreneurship, International Supply Chain Management, and Shipping & Transport.

The Centre of International Affairs is currently seeking a new colleague for the position of an Admissions Officer. The position is available immediately.

What are you going to do?

The Admissions Officer will carry out the following tasks:

• Processing applications of international bachelor and master students
• Checking eligibility by assessing the level of foreign diplomas
• Communicating with (prospective) international students and agents via e-mail and in person
• Compiling student files
• Monitoring students’ application status
• Maintaining a good relationship with internal (e.g., program coordinators) and external stakeholders (e.g., Nuffic)
• Attending open days

Are we looking for you?

• You have at least a bachelor’s degree
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills and are proficient in the English language.
• You are patient, customer oriented, and friendly; you have a helpful attitude and can communicate with students and colleagues from different backgrounds.
• You are accurate, proactive, and show initiative; you take on new challenges and work independently. You have problem-solving and organizational skills.
• You can work under pressure with deadlines during high-peak periods.
• You have experience in administrative processes.
• You are a team player and have networking and inter-cultural skills.
• Work experience in an international environment is an advantage.

What are we offering you?

Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences (Hogeschool Rotterdam) offers you a fixed-term contract (1 year D4). The salary range is HBO-CAO grade 7 (€ 2,805 minimum and €3,740.78 maximum per month) for full-time employment, exclusive of 8% holiday pay and an 8.3% end-of-year bonus. Our fringe benefits include excellent training facilities, an attractive pension scheme, and allow for a proper work/life balance.

Do you wish to apply?

For more information about this position, please contact Ms. M.N. Goedhart, Teammanager Centre of International Affairs, email: m.n.goedhart@hr.nl

Online applications in English only before November 1st, 2024. Interviews will take place between October 28th and November 8th.