Head of Student Affairs

What is your role?

• You are the head of the Student Affairs Department. There are 19 people working here. This department consists of six specialized teams (student information, academic progress tracking, admissions, exchange programs, registration, and administrative secretaries for examination boards);
  
• As a manager, you are responsible for the department’s tactical decisions and ensure alignment between the various areas, policies, and the organization’s strategic direction. You are part of OSZ’s management team;
  
• You will lead the department in a collaborative manner and encourage teamwork, both within the department and across departments, while focusing on shared goals and leveraging everyone’s expertise;
  
• You serve as a sounding board for your department and contribute ideas on the design and quality of processes, both from the students’ perspective and in terms of organizational efficiency;
  
• You actively seek to foster close coordination with the academies and other departments within HKU, and you also represent our organization externally by participating in national networks.
  

What do you bring to the table?

• At least a college-level standard of work and thinking;
  
• Several years of work experience in a managerial role;
  
• Knowledge of education and educational logistics; familiarity with a student information system such as Osiris is a plus;
  
• You are committed to fostering a positive work atmosphere and a safe and pleasant work environment;
  
• You analyze issues quickly and thoroughly and, together with your colleagues, translate insights into practical solutions;
  
• You take the initiative, spot opportunities, and turn ideas into concrete actions;
  
• You communicate clearly and effectively with a variety of people;
  
• You work in a goal- and results-oriented manner, with an understanding of the context of an art college. 

What do we have to offer? 

With us, you’ll work in an inspiring environment where creativity, technology, and innovation come together. You can be completely yourself here. The academic year has dynamic peak periods when we all pull together, but this is balanced by a generous number of vacation days. You will receive a salary in accordance with the HBO collective bargaining agreement in scale 11 (gross monthly salary for full-time employment ranging from €4,427 to €6,677) and attractive benefits, such as a year-end bonus, a museum year pass, and a bicycle plan.

Apply

You can apply using the "Apply" button below. A cover letter is not required. However, we would like to receive your resume and answers to the questions below so that we can get a good idea of what you bring to the table. The application deadline for this position is January 11. The first interviews will take place on January 22, and the second interviews on January 26. If you have any questions, please contact Volkert Visser, Director of Education and Student Affairs, atvolkert.visser@hku.nl. We will be closed for two weeks during the Christmas break and will be available again starting January 5. 

job interview questions:

• What appeals to you most about this position, and why?
  
• What do you want to learn in this job?
  
• How do you encourage collaboration and a sense of ownership within the team?
  

 About HKU

Utrecht School of the Arts (HKU) has nine academies spread throughout the bustling city center of Utrecht. With over 4,000 students, it is one of the largest art colleges in Europe. We offer more than 50 creative degree programs at the associate, bachelor’s, and master’s levels. This is where art, creativity, and innovation come together. 

Academic and Student Affairs (OSZ) consists of 52 staff members and is responsible, among other things, for coordinating the academic support processes within HKU. Within OSZ, the Student Affairs department works on the central educational logistics processes for HKU: in coordination with the academies, the examination boards, and other departments, Student Affairs devises smart educational logistics processes and carries out the operational and administrative tasks. 

Learn more aboutworking at HKU

This position is being advertised both internally and externally. In our selection process, we recognize the value that diversity brings to our organization.When candidates are equally qualified, we give preference to those who enhance the diversity of our department.Recruitment efforts in response to this job posting are not appreciated.