Team Leader, UvA/HvA Library

The Education and Research Support Department of the UvA/HvA Library is seeking an enthusiastic and decisive team leader for 32 to 36 hours per week. As a team leader, you will manage a team of dedicated information specialists who provide support for education and research. You are the team leader we are looking for if you have experience in guiding a team through a development process in a coaching and inspiring manner, working together with the team to shape our services.

The Library is currently undergoing a process of organizational development. We have initiated a process to restructure the existing teams of (information) specialists in order to enhance the quality of our services and facilitate the further professional development of our staff. The team you lead will be part of this process. Your role is also part of this development.

Because where else but at the AUAS …

• You can put your talents to use in a dynamic educational environment.
• You work in a department and field that are constantly evolving.
• You'll have plenty of opportunities for professional growth and development.

Here's what a future colleague has to say

"I’ve been happily working at the Library for a year and a half now, and my experience is that you’re given plenty of freedom to use your own vision and leadership to take both yourself and your team to the next level. The Library is staffed by highly dedicated and passionate experts who, day in and day out, provide the best possible support for teaching and research at both the AUAS and the UvA. That can be a challenge at times (within this complex organization and in an era of digitization and budget cuts), but it’s a very interesting one!” MichelleDierks, Team Leader, Campus Services, AUAS Library

Here's how you can make a difference

As Team Leader, you will lead the AUAS Information Specialists team. You will provide guidance and direction within the framework of the UvA/AUAS Library Policy Plan.

Your responsibilities:

• Leading employees and managing team activities through coaching and guidance.
• Manage the team based on overall objectives and results.
• Implementing the HRM policy within the team.
• Ensure the development and implementation of the departmental plan as a derivative of the policy plan.
• Contribute to organizational development as outlined in the strategic plan.
• Contribute to the Library's customer relationship management.

What else you get

You will work for both the University of Applied Sciences and the University of Amsterdam, but will be employed by the University of Applied Sciences. We offer:

• A gross monthly salary between €4,361 and €6,114 (scale 11 of the higher professional education collective bargaining agreement), depending on knowledge and experience.
• An end-of-year bonus of 8.3% and vacation pay equal to 8% of your gross annual salary.
• The option to increase annual leave to 428 hours per year
• Entitlement to various types of leave, such as paid and unpaid parental leave, caregiving leave, adoption and foster care leave, and provisions for older employees.
• Depending on your situation, you can choose from one of the following options: a mileage allowance for your commute, an NS Business Card, an AUAS-provided bicycle, or a tax benefit when purchasing another bicycle. If you are unable to commute by private or public transportation—for example, due to a disability—we will work with you to explore your options.
• Plenty of opportunities for professional development, including through our own AUAS Academy and online training courses from GoodHabitz.
• Discounts on items such as books, cultural courses, software and hardware, and certain types of insurance.
• We place a strong emphasis on job satisfaction, work-life balance, and well-being. For example, you can participate in our sports activities—designed specifically for AUAS employees—or through the USC sports center at a discounted rate. You can also take advantage of our (career) coaches and online tools designed to support your mental health.
• A good pension plan with ABP.
• A monthly internet allowance and a laptop and phone on loan.
• Last but not least:a workplace in a dynamic environment where you’ll work alongside colleagues in a friendly atmosphere—colleagues you can also connect with outside of work, for example through our communities such asHvAPride,HvA Alumni,HvA United,JongHvA, andFEM IT.

View all our employment terms and customized optionshere.

Here's how you enrich our lives

As a manager in the Education and Research Support department, you have a coaching leadership style; you are empathetic and can easily put yourself in the shoes of both clients and colleagues.

• You have at least 3 years of experience in a leadership role managing highly educated professionals in a dynamic environment.
• You are a decisive and enthusiastic (team) coach. You enjoy bringing out the best in people and teams, and supporting and guiding them in their professional development.
• You are confident and able to communicate effectively at various levels; you are a reliable point of contact for all employees and managers.
• You have experience and/or a strong affinity for information services in a higher education setting. Ideally, you are familiar with library support for teaching or research, or you have the ability to quickly acquire the necessary subject-matter knowledge.
• You have a service- and results-oriented mindset; achieving good results brings you joy.
• You have an academic level of work and thinking.
• You have an excellent command of the Dutch language, both spoken and written, and a good command of the English language.
• You have a first aid certification or are willing to obtain one in the near future.

Our core values (openness, professionalism, innovation) and core competencies (customer focus, teamwork, and a commitment to learning) form the foundation of our services.

Become our new team leader

• Please upload your cover letter and resume via the application button byNovember 18, 2024. And keep an eye on your inbox: you’ll receive a personalized response within two to three weeks.
• Would you like to learn more about the position first? Gerdie Limonard or Charmian Fokkens can tell you all about it. Call or text Gerdie at 06 – 21155193 or Charmian at 06 – 42049567. Or emailg.h.m.limonard@hva.nlor c.v.fokkens@uva.nl
• For more information about the application process, please emailvacatures@hva.nl.
• In the recruitment and selection process for this position, we adhere to the AUAS Application Code. Unsolicited applications are not appreciated.
• We can only consider applications submitted via the “Apply Now” button on the AUAS job listing page (unless otherwise indicated).

Creating Tomorrowat the UvA/HvA Library

The Library is an inspiring and welcoming place for study, research, and socializing for students, researchers, and faculty, both in person and online. We support teaching and research at theUniversity of Amsterdamand theAmsterdam University of Applied Sciences, and provide our users with personalized assistance in finding the right sources from our extensive collection of information for use in teaching and research. TheAllard Pierson, as part of the Library, manages the UvA’s heritage collections, makes these collections available for education and research, and presents them to a wider audience.

We advance knowledge and help improve the quality of higher education in Amsterdam, thereby contributing to our students’ academic success.

Here you can read more aboutworking atthe Library.

Talent as a foundation, diversity as a strength

Of our more than 45,000 students and 4,500 staff members, no two are alike! Can you imagine how dynamic that is—that enormous variety of personalities, backgrounds, and perspectives? It’s important, too, because we believe that it is precisely thanks to that diversity that we perform better as an employer and as a university of applied sciences of and for the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area. We strive to see the diversity that Amsterdam has to offer reflected in our workforce. And to be an organization where every employee and student feels welcome, valued, and at home. So whoever you are: you are most welcome!