Legal Assistant and Educational Coordinator

Do you have a passion for helping students progress through the administrative and legal maze of their academic journey with diligence, efficiency, and clarity? Are you looking for a versatile and dynamic role where you can flex your legal knowledge and organizational talents whilst honing your communication skills within the world of higher education?

Legal Assistant and Educational Coordinator

Job description

As a Legal Assistant Education and Student Affairs, you will be on the frontline administration, processing and guiding student requests within the regulatory and legal confines. You will learn the ebbs and flows of the yearly academic cycle, assisting with and identifying efficiency gains to smooth the operational peaks and valleys to facilitate improvement of the student experience.

In this position, you will work closely with the Secretary of the Board of Examiners and colleagues from the International Office/Internship Office. You operate at the intersection of student and educational request processes and legal guidance. With this unique perspective, you ensure that legally based student procedures are handled carefully, efficiently, and professionally.

Your main tasks will include:

Assisting the Board of Examiners with various student-facing requests and administrative tasks, this could include, but is not limited to:

• Programme changes – such as exemption requests, review of individual minor
• Administrating and advising, when necessary, on fraud cases
• Review and approval of MSc assessment committees in all relevant systems
• Preparing, handling and administrating the appropriate procedures for appeals to established procedures and administrative guidelines, such as when a student disagrees with a grade or appeals against a denial of admission

Assisting the International & Internship Offices with various student-facing requests and administrative tasks, this could include, but is not limited to:

• Review and advise contracts related to: Internships; Graduation agreements; Knowledge security; Thesis research
• Supporting the Thesis Duration Committee: Efficient and timely processing of student thesis extension requests; Preparing necessary requests and data for the monthly meeting when full committee review is required

In addition, you will have several responsibilities that will require attention on a sporadic basis. Prior to the start of an upcoming academic year, this role serves as secretary to the BSA committee for first year Bachelor students that provides binding study advice on the continuation of studies. Furthermore, your work will be further shaped in consultation with your immediate colleagues, depending on your knowledge and expertise. In other words: it is a varied and responsible position in which you make an essential contribution to our education, both independently and together with colleagues.

Job requirements

We are looking for a passionate legal assistant for 5 days a week. Because we are an international university, an excellent command of Dutch and English (both verbally and in writing) is necessary.

You preferably have a completed relevant education (such as HBO Law), and relevant work experience is a plus, not a requirement. What we really care about:

• Organized and a go-getter: You are practical and are not afraid of the administrative side of every task.
• Analytical and accurate: You work in a structured way and have a keen eye for detail.
• Inquisitive view: You actively look for improvements in related educational processes and legal advice.
• Digital skills: Experience working in digital systems is an important part of your job.
• Organizational sensitivity: You know your way in a complex organization and understand the coherence of processes inside and outside this organization.
• Communication skills: You will work alongside students, colleagues, and academic staff members.

TU Delft

Delft University of Technology is a top international university combining science, engineering and design. It delivers world class results in education, research and innovation to address challenges in the areas of energy, climate, mobility, health and digital society.

Faculty Aerospace Engineering

The Faculty of Aerospace Engineering at Delft University of Technology is a leading international community where innovation in aerospace meets global challenges. Our support and scientific staff, including PhD candidates, postdocs, and students, largely work together on three main themes: the energy transition, sustainable aerospace, and safety and security, with the aim of tackling climate change and contributing to the independence and security of Europe.

When you join us, you become part of a diverse, collaborative, and forward-thinking environment where your ideas and perspectives are valued. Our work extends beyond the lab—into field labs, innovation hubs, and partnerships with other faculties, research institutes, governments, and industry, both locally and globally.

You don’t just join our faculty — you join a community where you can thrive, grow, and help shape the future of aerospace.