

Do you see yourself as a connector?
a strategically strong manager who, in a pleasant and inspiring way
Can you take the lead? Do you feel at home in a large organization with
Social impact? Then this is your chance!
We are looking for a colleague who
has expertise in designing efficient, effective, and standardized work processes
and contributes to their structural improvement and enhanced quality
within the Academy of Human and Social Sciences. Making education more flexible and
The academy's growth is placing ever-greater demands in this area. You know
In addition, you know better than anyone how to bring people together, thereby contributing to
both the professional development of employees and their continued growth
to teams accountable for results. You are and feel responsible for
both the Organizational Support & Operations unit and
jointly responsible for the academy as a whole.
leading various teams of professionals who provide support to
the academy's teaching and research. You contribute to (supported)
policy development for the academy, and develops a vision for the unit based on this
Organizational Support & Operations (Organization Unit) and provides
oversight of its implementation.
“Part and whole.” This is how you focus on bringing everyone involved together at the
within the Organization unit and foster collaboration with the other units
within the academy and within HAN as a whole.
employees based on the principles of self-organization,
accountability for results, and learning and development. As Academy Manager, you
You guide, ask questions, and reflect back to the professionals. You provide space and offer direction
where necessary.
an essential part of your role. Closely aligned with internal and external
In this dynamic role, you will guide organizational development and be responsible for
change processes at the institutional, team, and employee levels.
the Management Team, which consists of five Academy Managers, a Secretary, and an Academy Director.
You will report to the Academy Director and will be responsible for one or more
portfolios (academy-specific or HAN-wide) portfolio holder within the Executive Management Team and
will take the lead in developing the details of this within the academy.
the triangle between education, research, and the professional field. In addition, you will contribute to
collaboration both within the academy and between academies, central administrative staff, and
services.
processes, in which uniformity, quality improvement, and process optimization are the
are the guiding principles.
both day-to-day operations and new projects to put the strategy into action
to connect. You see opportunities in this and are able to link developments together
to tie.
Job requirements:
large organization where experience in higher education and/or with
support teams are needed;
management experience and a leadership style suited to professionals:
sensitive to organizational needs, a good coach, able to provide space and trust, and capable of critical thinking
questioning, supportive, and inspiring;
has a clear vision and knows how to communicate it persuasively to others;
and work processes;
has proven change management and implementation skills and business acumen
insight;
an affinity for quantitative analysis and data-driven reasoning;
I would like to contribute to solutions for social issues;
a team player who enjoys working with our management team to further develop the academy
bring.
leadership;
capacity;
capacity;
we offer you
work environment at a large academy that is fully
development involves updating training programs and developing a new
educational portfolio and establishing partnerships with our local community;
is initially for 1 year, with the possibility of a
permanent contract;
a position ranging from 0.8 to 1 FTE;
a minimum of €5,401.60 and a maximum of €6,579.22 (CLA-HBO scale 13) for a full-time position
position (36 hours);
through the ABP, discounts on various health insurance plans, and (paid)
parental leave;
That's what you'll be participating in;
HAN offers access to a wide range of training programs and courses. Specifically
For this purpose, we have our own HAN Academy;
work-from-home facilities;
more than 300 gyms located throughout the Netherlands, or you can join for free
Sports at HAN;
travel allowance. We reimburse 100% of public transportation costs. Your base of operations is Nijmegen.
Are you interested in this position? Click the link below to
apply online. Applications sent directly to the contact person
or sent by any other means, we will not process them.
You can submit your response through Sunday, June 4, 2023. You can
Address your cover letter to Fernand van Westerhoven, Director of the Academie Mens
and Society
The interviews will take place during the week of June 12, 2023.
Take an online assessment
part of this procedure. In the final phase, a
pre-employment screening is on the agenda.
Questions about the content of the
position
Fernand
van Westerhoven, Director of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences (unavailable on the 16th)
(through May 19)
Call: 06
34 03 61 65
E-mailen:F.vanWesterhoven@han.nl
Arjen Nieuwenhuis, AMM Academy Manager (can be reached at
(Fernand Westerhoven will be absent on May 16 and 17)
Call: 06 55 49 33 31
Email: arjen.nieuwenhuis@han.nl
Questions about the application process
Letty
Kuipers, Resourcedesk staff member
Call: 026 369 10 16
About the Academy of Human and
Society
The Academy for Human and
The School of Social Sciences is one of the 14 schools within HAN University of Applied Sciences. More than 4,500 students and
500 students are enrolled in full-time, part-time, or dual-track programs at the academy
social sciences. Programs at the bachelor's, associate degree,
at the post-bachelor’s and master’s levels. The academy has six research groups. In addition,
There is also the Krachtige Kernen Center of Excellence (CoE at HAN). At the academy, there are
more than 500 colleagues. Professionals deal with complex
social issues. On healthcare, quality of life, social well-being, and
loneliness. But also about parenting, inclusion, poverty, and an aging population. Work
addressing these issues requires groundbreaking and creative thinking and action,
with a multidisciplinary approach. In doing so, we always collaborate with
the field.
Within the unit
Starting February 1, 2023, the organization will have approximately 100 employees working in the newly formed
teams selected based on content and process
have been put together. The final team structure and lineup will be announced in the coming
months. To encourage the new teams to take ownership of results
To provide support, each team has a temporary manager and an (external)
team coaching program.
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