Project Associate, Information Products

The VO-raad's informational resources

Together with the PO-Raad, the VO-Raad is working on the development of various online information products (web applications) for schools, school boards, and school partnerships. With two development teams, we develop and manage these apps for over 10,000 users. The apps help users keep track of topics such as exam results, students repeating a grade, and student safety. In addition, the public website www.scholenopdekaart.nl ensures that schools communicate what they do and why they do it to parents, students, and other stakeholders, such as the Education Inspectorate.

What will you be doing?

As a project assistant, you will be partly responsible for a specific area, such as parent and student satisfaction surveys. As part of the Vensters team, you will handle day-to-day operations, working on application development, user support, and communication with users.

The tasks related to your topics include:

• researching user needs;
• coordinating the design and drafting user stories for the development team;
• testing improvements to the applications;
• analyzing data to answer user questions;
• answering questions from schools and school boards (second-line support);
• conducting presentations and workshops for users;
• developing support materials;
• writing news articles.

You also have the opportunity to take on projects independently or improve processes based on your interests. This could include developing or refining metrics for the website www.scholenopdekaart.nl or setting up an internal testing process.

We use Agile/Scrum; this means we work in two-week cycles, during which you prepare the developers’ work (refinements) and evaluate it together (testing and retrospectives). You’ll also maintain contact with key partners we frequently collaborate with, such as the Education Inspectorate, regarding the various areas the Inspectorate oversees in schools.

We ask:

You’re a go-getter, eager to learn, and want to develop your skills in the field of IT application development. You also have an interest in—or affinity for—the education sector.

• You’re not afraid to ask questions, you have an eye for detail, and you keep the big picture in mind.
• You enjoy working as part of a team and with colleagues from other organizations.
• You enjoy communicating with users by phone or email to assist them and enjoy teaching them new things.
• You have an interest in data, IT, and education.
• You have a college or university degree and a few years of work experience.

We offer

You will receive a one-year contract with the possibility of renewal for a fixed term. The VO-raad offers a competitive salary (CLA-VO scale 10, with pay grade determined by education and work experience) and an excellent benefits package, including a generous number of vacation days and an annual training budget. A combination of remote and in-office work is certainly possible in this role. Finally, you’ll be working in a professional, young, and enthusiastic team that enjoys social gatherings and outings.

About the VO Council

The VO-raad is the sector organization for secondary education. The association represents the common interests of schools and school boards in secondary education. The VO-raad has become an authoritative advocate. In addition, the VO-raad drives innovative projects and knowledge sharing for secondary education. Quality is paramount. The internal organizational culture is both informal and professional. The VO-raad is an organization where all doors are open and everyone is approachable.

Apply

If you are interested in this position, please email your cover letter and resume to vacature@vo-raad.nl by September 26 at the latest, with the subject line “Application for Information Products Project Assistant.” For more information about this position, please contact Megan Voogt, Lead Products Vensters, at meganvoogt@vo-raad.nl.

Recruitment inquiries regarding this job posting are not appreciated and will not be answered.