Admissions & Student Support Officer

Onze organisatie

Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences (RUAS) has more than 40,000 students and over 4000 employees at 11 institutes and 15 locations in Rotterdam. This organisational structure enables RUAS to closely connect with different work fields and educate students in a rich context, which is a key element of the strategic course of RUAS. There is a wide variety of programs to choose from across all educational sectors, with the exception of the agriculture sector.

Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences (RUAS) offers the following English taught programs: 1 Bachelor program with various profiles: International Business, and 6 Master programs: Master in Consultancy and Entrepreneurship, Master in International Supply Chain Management, part-time Master in International Supply Chain Management, Master in Shipping & Transport, part-time Master in Shipping & Transport and a Master in River Delta Development.

The Centre of International Affairs is looking to recruit a new colleague for the position of:

Admissions & Student Support Officer (0,8-1,0 fte)

The position will be available immediately.

Wat ga je doen?

The Admissions & Student Support 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;
• Front desk duties including, but not limited to managing the front desk, managing the inbox etc.

Ben jij wie we zoeken?

In order to carry out the duties effectively, the person appointed is required to have the following skills and experience:

• You have at least a bachelor’s degree;
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills. You are proficient in the English language;
• You are patient, customer oriented and friendly; you have a helpful attitude and are able to communicate with students and colleagues from different backgrounds;
• You are able to work accurately under pressure with deadlines during high-peak periods;
• You have experience in administrative processes.

Wat bieden we jou?

• Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences (Hogeschool Rotterdam) offers you a fixed term contract (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 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.