Project Secretary (m/f/x)
As a secretary, you will be part of a team of eight secretaries (policy and projects) led by the Administrative Manager. The administrative team is a close-knit group, and team members cover for one another as needed.
In this role, your responsibilities will include independently managing schedules and maintaining the necessary contacts with internal and external parties. You will also handle the logistical aspects of (online) meetings and gatherings.
Specific duties for a project secretary:
The project secretary supports the project manager and staff and is responsible for providing secretarial and general (administrative) support for the project. The focus of this role is on administrative tasks. These include, among other things, recording and processing meetings in the CRM system and entering quotes into the accounting system. Managing the project mailbox is also part of the job description. This role will also involve some customer registration tasks, such as updating contact information or organizational details for school administrators and teachers, processing resignations, etc.
Profile
For the position of project secretary, we are looking for a team player who can also work independently. You are able to switch easily between different tasks. In addition, you work with precision, are service-oriented and proactive, and possess excellent communication skills and a strong sense of responsibility. You are tenacious when necessary, but flexible when possible. You have a college-level education and thinking ability. Excellent command of the Dutch language and knowledge of Office 365 are required. The ability to quickly master new systems (such as a CRM system) is a major plus.
Offer
We offer a position in which you will contribute to secondary education in the Netherlands and have opportunities for professional development. The position is a 0.5–0.7 FTE role for a one-year term, with the possibility of a temporary extension. The position is classified in pay scale 7 (CAO VO), depending on your work experience. In addition, you can count on an excellent benefits package.
Job Application
If you are interested in this position, please send us your cover letter and resume by February 4, 2024. You can send them tovacature@vo-raad.nl. The contact person for this position is Geraldine Kemper, Secretariat Manager: 06 12479213.
The first round of interviews will take place in week 7, and the second round of interviews will take place in week 8.
The VO-raad is an association of secondary schools. The council represents the interests of secondary education in dealings with the government, politicians, the business community, and civil society organizations. In addition, the VO-raad promotes the quality of education by supporting school boards and school leaders in fulfilling their duties. The VO-raad represents virtually all school boards in the Netherlands and consults with employee organizations regarding the terms of employment for over 120,000 staff members.
Recruitment agencies are asked to refrain from contacting us regarding this job opening.
