Central Student Administration Staff Member

The Service Bureau at the Amsterdam School of the Arts is looking for an enthusiastic

Central Student Records Clerk

What will you be doing?

As part of the Central Student Administration, you and your colleagues will serve as the point of contact for all AHK students and course participants, assisting them with administrative matters related to their studies. Your responsibilities will focus primarily on:

• processing enrollments and withdrawals, and providing support to course participants and students throughout the entire enrollment process.
• advising on and billing for tuition and course fees
• monitoring and managing student accounts receivable
• handling student visa applications and assisting international students throughout the entire application process.
• providing support and advice to colleagues within the academies on educational administration and regulations
• daily contact with students and colleagues via email, phone, and at the front desk of the central student administration office.

What do you bring to the table?

You value structure and organization, but above all, you’re service-oriented and have strong communication skills. You enjoy helping people and remain calm and meticulous even under pressure. You’re also curious and will dig deeper if you can’t answer a question right away.

In addition:

• Do you have a college-level education and way of thinking?
• Do you have experience with administrative processes and information systems?
• You work with precision and are well-organized
• Do you have a proactive attitude?
• You have an excellent command of Dutch and English, both spoken and written
• Work experience in higher education is preferred.
• you are able to provide a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG).

This is us

The Amsterdam University of the Arts (AHK) is a leading arts university that trains artists, designers, and cultural heritage professionals. In the fields of music, dance, theater, film, visual arts, architecture, and cultural heritage, the AHK offers a wide range of bachelor’s and master’s degree programs, including many specialized tracks. The AHK occupies a prominent position nationally and internationally within arts education, the arts, and cultural life. The university consists of the Breitner Academy, the Academy of Architecture, the Conservatorium van Amsterdam, the Netherlands Film Academy, the Reinwardt Academy, and the Academy of Theater and Dance. The academies are located in unique venues in the center of Amsterdam

The Service Bureau, which oversees the Central Student Administration, is the central administrative body of the Amsterdam University of the Arts (AHK). Through the Service Bureau, we contribute to supporting education and research, as well as the university’s operational management, including administration, human resources, IT, and housing.

About the department

The Central Student Administration (CSa) handles the annual enrollment and withdrawal of approximately 3,000 students and 1,000 course participants at the university. In addition, the CSa is responsible for student accounts receivable, all matters related to residence permits for non-European students, and student ID cards.

The CSa maintains contacts with many agencies, such as the IND (for residence permits), Studielink (for student registration), the Education Executive Agency (DUO), and collection agencies.

You’ll be joining a small team of five colleagues who work closely together and help each other out during busy periods. We believe it’s important to balance hard work with a sense of humor and fun.

Here, you can get to know some of our staff and students.

Here's what we offer

We offer an inspiring work environment in the heart of Amsterdam. Initially, you will be offered a one-year contract with the possibility of a permanent position. The gross monthly salary is up to €4,595.29 (CLA-HBO scale 8) based on full-time employment.

The AHK offers attractive employment conditions in accordance with the collective labor agreement for higher professional education (CAO-HBO), including an end-of-year bonus of 8.3%, an ABP pension plan, a generous vacation policy, generous travel allowances, and opportunities for further education and professional development.

Interested?

Is this job a good fit for you? Please send your cover letter and resume by June 21, 2026, to the Amsterdam University of the Arts, attn: Christy-Anne Kieskamp, viavacature-sb@ahk.nl, with the subject line “Central Student Administration Staff Member.” Interviews will take place during the week of June 29. For more information about the position, please contact Christy-Anne Kieskamp, Team Leader of Central Student Administration, at 020 521 4445 orchristy-anne.kieskamp@ahk.nl.

The AHK is deeply rooted in society and is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. We welcome employees from diverse backgrounds and strive to create an inclusive work environment where everyone feels safe and respected.

We prefer to assemble our team ourselves and therefore will not be considering any recruitment proposals in response to this job posting.