Education Quality Assurance Policy Officer
We are looking for someone with a service-oriented mindset who is analytical, eager to learn, and driven. You have strong communication skills in Dutch and English; you connect easily with others, are a good listener, have a good sense of organizational dynamics, and know how to convey advice clearly, both in writing and verbally. Analytical skills and attention to detail are required. We expect you to be flexible, a team player, and able to devise creative, tailored solutions. A critical eye is also valued.
Who are you?
We are looking for someone with a service-oriented mindset who is analytical, eager to learn, and driven. You have strong communication skills in Dutch and English, connect easily with others, are a good listener, have a good sense of organizational dynamics, and can clearly convey advice both in writing and verbally. Analytical skills and attention to detail are required. We expect you to be flexible, a team player, and able to devise creative, tailored solutions. A critical eye is valued in this regard. We are committed to fostering an inclusive work and learning environment, both within the department and the university, and expect you to contribute to this effort. You hold at least a bachelor’s degree, for example in law or public administration, have several years of work experience in a relevant position in education, and have an affinity for the arts.
What will you be doing?
You will provide advice on issues related to education laws and regulations, on behalf of our academies and the Executive Board. This includes matters such as the education and examination regulations, binding study advice, advising examination boards, and drafting responses to the COBEX. Another responsibility is advising on and supporting the academies’ midterm reviews and accreditation processes. You will contribute to the preparations for the AHK’s institutional review and also to various activities within the Education Department, such as representing the AHK in national networks, supporting platforms and project groups, and organizing meetings. You will work as part of a team within the Education Department and maintain close contact with the other departments of the Service Bureau and the Executive Office.
Who are we?
The Amsterdam University of the Arts (AHK) comprises the Academy of Theater and Dance, the Breitner Academy, the Academy of Architecture, the Conservatorium van Amsterdam, the Netherlands Film Academy, and the Reinwardt Academy. Through a wide range of specialized higher professional education programs at the bachelor’s, associate degree, and master’s levels, the AHK prepares students for careers in the national and international fields of art, culture, and heritage. Here, you can get to know some of our staff and students.
Within the Amsterdam University of the Arts (AHK), support services—including the Education and Research Center—are centralized within the Service Bureau. The Education Department advises the Executive Board and the academies on university-wide (strategic) educational policy, facilitates university-wide knowledge sharing and exchange, and provides practical support.
What do we offer?
You’ll be working in an inspiring environment in the heart of Amsterdam, where students strive to reach their full potential and bring unique projects to life. That same drive is evident in the Education department. There’s plenty of room for (informal) collaboration, and there are ample opportunities to develop yourself and take the initiative.
This is a one-year appointment with the prospect of permanent employment. The salary is up to €5,936.77 gross per month for full-time employment (generic position: Staff Advisor C, scale 11). Appointment and compensation are in accordance with the collective labor agreement for higher professional education (CAO-HBO); the pay grade depends in part on education and work experience. There is a good package of fringe benefits, such as a year-end bonus and a generous vacation policy.
Information
For more information about this position, please contact Patricia Ruisch, Head of the Education Department, at patricia.ruisch@ahk.nl. Please email your application, including a cover letter and resume, by January 29, 2024, to the Amsterdam University of the Arts, attn: Patricia Ruisch, at vacature-sb@ahk.nl Please indicate “Policy Officer for Education Quality and Regulation” in your application. The interview dates are: February 5, 2024 (1e round) and 12-2-24 (2e (round).If you are hired as our new colleague, we will require a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) upon your start date.
