Head of the Education Office

Who are you?

You are a seasoned leader capable of inspiring and motivating your team. You build relationships easily and know how to effectively interact with people of different personalities. You show genuine interest, possess strong communication skills, and create opportunities for dialogue. You have a clear vision of the role and future of the Education Office within the Film Academy. You understand the interests, relationships, and dynamics within the organization. You are decisive and make timely, well-reasoned decisions in complex situations. You demonstrate ownership and serve as a role model for others in taking responsibility for results and processes. You know how to connect people and departments and are focused on collaboration.

The department

The Academic Affairs Office assists colleagues and students with all education-related administrative processes, such as admissions, scheduling, academic progress, and information services. It also provides guidance and support to faculty members and visiting lecturers. The department works closely with the film academy’s ten specialized programs: production design, cinematography, editing, sound design, production, screenwriting, visual effects, immersive media, documentary directing, and fiction directing. You will lead a team of eight staff members: six academic coordinators, a digital coach, and a student affairs coordinator.

What do you bring to the table?

• You have a bachelor’s degree in a field relevant to the position, relevant work experience, and are a highly experienced manager;
• You have proven experience coordinating work in a complex environment and are skilled at planning and organizing;
• You are able to translate regulations and procedures into concrete actions and know how to clearly define processes and effectively integrate them into the organization;
• You are service-oriented toward students, colleagues, and the professional field;
• You have an open, communicative, and flexible work ethic, and you take a proactive and solution-oriented approach;
• You are results-oriented, practical, analytical, and open to new ideas.

What will you be doing? 

• You are responsible for the content, quality, innovation, organization, and positioning of the educational office within the Film Academy;
• You will lead the team members, foster team maturity, and oversee the absence management process and the annual performance review cycle. You will coach and support your team members in their well-being, development, and performance;
• You are responsible for actively ensuring a safe work environment within your team;
• You organize your team’s work in such a way that your colleagues can collaborate effectively and feel supported by you as their team leader;
• You will work closely with the program directors and take on organizational responsibility for ensuring that the logistical processes for all course sections are set up efficiently and to a high standard;
• You are responsible for the budget and make decisions on proposals from your team within the established guidelines;
• You will ensure that the academic office provides adequate support for the Film Academy’s courses and make a strategic contribution to the development and future of those courses;
• You will actively contribute to the strategic goals, vision, and strategy of the Film Academy as a whole.

Who are we?

The Netherlands Film Academy trains students to become filmmakers: storytellers with their own specialization within the film industry. The Film Academy is a higher professional education institution offering nine bachelor’s degree programs and a two-year research-oriented master’s program. The Academy is part of the Amsterdam University of the Arts (AHK), which also comprises the Conservatorium van Amsterdam, the Theater School, the Academy of Visual Arts, the Reinwardt Academy, and the Academy of Architecture.

What do we offer?

A great workplace at an exciting university of applied sciences in the heart of Amsterdam. The position is classified in pay scale 11 in accordance with the collective labor agreement for higher professional education (CAO-hbo), generic job description Level C (minimum €4,535.76, maximum €6,359.47 gross on a full-time basis); the starting salary depends in part on education and work experience. There is a good package of secondary employment benefits, in accordance with the CAO-HBO, such as an end-of-year bonus of 8.3%, an ABP pension plan, generous vacation time, travel allowance, and opportunities for study and professional development. This is a one-year contract; if performance is satisfactory, there is a possibility of a permanent position.

The Head of the Education Office will serve as the manager of the Education Office for a minimum of 0.8 FTE and, for a period of one year at 0.2 FTE, will conduct research into the (education-supporting) role and positioning of the Education Office within the academy. After this year, the possible extension of the additional 0.2 FTE will be evaluated.
If you become our new colleague, we will request a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) upon your start date.

Job Applications and Inquiries

Are you interested in this opportunity and would you like to put your experience to use as Head of the Education Office? The Netherlands Film Academy is working with the executive search firm Colourful People on this recruitment process. Fatima Bouhriani, a partner at Colourful People, would be happy to answer any questions you may have. You can reach Fatima at f.bouhriani@colourfulpeople.nl or at 0650500747. Please send us your resume and cover letter as soon as possible, but no later than April 25 via the application form on the Colourful People website.