Counselor & Confidential advisor

At UvA, we strive for nothing less than a safe, healthy, and pleasant environment for both our employees and our students: an environment where everyone feels respected and free from undesirable behavior. If you believe in these values and in the importance of an inclusive community, this is your chance to contribute to it.
The Amsterdam Law School is currently looking for a PhD counselor, who will fulfill the role of a confidential advisor. We are specifically looking for an academic colleague with an international background or international experience.

What will you do?

As confidential advisor, you will offer guidance and (initial) support to colleagues who are confronted with undesirable behavior and seek support in this regard. You are independent, empathetic, competent in conducting conversations and giving advice. You are willing to take part in the necessary training to successfully fulfill this role. Your responsibilities will include referring to specialists or institutions as needed, providing guidance and support on possible solutions, and advising and supporting with formal complaints. You will provide follow-up care when needed.
In this position, you will additionally serve as a designated confidential advisor and counselor for PhD candidates. There are around 130 researchers attached to the faculty as internal or external PhD candidates, with an annual incoming cohort of 10-15 each year. In your role as a counselor, you meet the PhD candidate’s needs for an approachable counselor and advisor. You play an active role in this by being visible and initiating conversations with new PhD students. The PhD counselor holds an independent position within the faculty and falls directly under the supervision of the faculty Dean. When appropriate, the counselor serves as an advisor (to the extent that confidentiality has not been requested by the PhD candidate) to the Amsterdam Law School PhD in Law Director. In addition, the PhD counselor is part of the Graduate Studies Committee. What do you bring?

You are approachable, sincere, and empathetic. You appreciate the trust and confidence within our organization and are able to listen well and reflect on behaviour. You are preferably not (directly) involved in any of the Faculty's research centers. You treat confidential information, and you can distinguish facts, interpretations, and perceptions.
Further:

• you have successfully completed or are motivated and willing to complete an accredited training course for confidential advisors;
• you have a PhD and preferably have experience in supervising PhD students and/or junior researchers;
• you have sufficient command of the English language and preferably also of Dutch.

What do we offer you?

This role is only open to (former) academic colleagues. For your efforts as (dedicated) confidential advisor, you will be exempt from your regular duties for the average time commitment of 60 hours per year. For the tasks involved as PhD counselor, an additional 0.1 fte will be allocated. When the candidate doesn’t have a full-time appointment, (in consultation) this additional fte can be granted on top of the regular appointment of the candidate. The appointment is for a period of three years, with the possibility of reappointment.

About us

The University of Amsterdam is the largest university in the Netherlands, offering the broadest range of education. An intellectual hub with 40,000 students, 6,000 staff and 3,000 PhD students, connected by a culture of curiosity.
Committed, responsible and open-minded. This is how we at the Amsterdam Law School looks at the role of law in a (international) society that is constantly changing. With over 5,000 students and 550 employees, we are one of the larger law faculties in the Netherlands. We educate lawyers who know how to use the law effectively with the aim of actually contributing to solutions for society. We respond to social developments with innovative and groundbreaking research. In this way, we always maintain a connection with society. Curious about our organization? Read more about working at the University of Amsterdam here.
Questions?

If you have any questions about this role, please contact:

• Myrthe van Amstel, Head of the Executive Office and former confidential advisor
• E: m.vanamstel@uva.nl

Application

In filling this position, we strive for a diverse representation of our employee base. Therefore, we cordially invite academic colleagues with an international background or international experience to apply for this role. Together we can make our university community even safer, healthier, and more enjoyable.
If you recognize yourself in the profile and are interested in the position, we look forward to receiving your letter and resume. You can apply online via the link below. You can apply to this position until October 6th 2024.

The UvA is an equal-opportunity employer. We prioritize diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. We value a spirit of enquiry and perseverance, provide the space to keep asking questions, and promote a culture of curiosity and creativity.

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