Program manager International Business

Your job

Due to the departure of the current manager, we are looking for a new program manager International Business. In this role, you are responsible for the individual as well as the team professionalisation of the International Business team. You are also responsible for the (development of the) content of the International Business curriculum. Making connections with researchers and with lifelong learning activities within Windesheim University of Applied Sciences will also be an important part of your job.

More specifically, as a program manager International Business your main activities will be:

• Leading and empowering the International Business team in a connecting and inspiring way.
• Establishing development and innovation of the curriculum, in line with the university’s mission and educational strategy.
• Building, maintaining and stimulating relationships with regional, national and international partners.
• Managing planning and logistic processes according to financial and human resources.
• Teaching in the program.

Welcome to Windesheim

A university of applied sciences where everyone can feel appreciated and at home. Equal opportunities are our focus and our strength lies in cooperation. We contribute to relevant research aimed at an inclusive and sustainable society. And we help new professionals to get started in their careers. We do this by developing individual learning pathways for students and by constantly fine-tuning our educational opportunities to what’s needed. This is how we build the future together.

On our campus in Zwolle, you can do more than just work. We are an energetic community, with many people, activities and a great deal of facilities. An extensive campus shop, restaurants, cafes and if you want to do sports, you can do so in our gym or swimming pool. The campus is located just outside Zwolle's bustling downtown area, close to the river IJssel and within walking distance of the railway station.

You will be joining 16 colleagues the International Business team. Your team is characterized by its passion for education and a strong sense of togetherness. It is the believe of the team that close mutual cooperation leads to better results in the field of education, a better relationship with students and a higher sense of satisfaction amongst staff.

“It is always great to see how a person develops in 4 years’ time from a student to a young adult who is ready for the international business world”, Roel Geerts, lecturer International Business.

Your contribution

Every person has their own unique background. And we believe that where differences come together, results can flourish. So we feel it's only natural that you'll get a lot of energy from working together. Also, for the vacancy of program manager International Business we'd like you to display educational leadership and a clear vision on team development.In addition, you:

• have a master degree in a relevant area;
• have experience working in/with multicultural teams and have an intercultural track record;
• have experience with flexible studying;
• have an international network;
• speak fluently English and Dutch;
• are a 21st century-skills professional.

Additionally, it is important that you can provide a Certificate of Good Conduct ('VOG') upon commencing your employment.

Your prospects

Working in a stimulating environment where we encourage you to seize opportunities. And in which you can and are allowed to be yourself. As a program manager International Business you can have an impact on people, the professional field, society and hence the future for 32-40 hours a week starting 01-08-2023. In addition, you can expect (based on 40 hours per week):

• A gross salary in the range of € 5.401,60 - € 6.579,22 (salary scale 13 cao hbo).
• An employment contract for 24 months, with prospects for an open-ended contract.
• 53 days’ holiday per year.
• 8% holiday allowance.
• 8.3% year-end bonus.
• A flexible travel expense scheme, fine-tuned to your transport mode.
• Plenty of opportunities for development through our own in-house training institute and GoodHabitz.
• Fresh fruit at your workplace and sports facilities.
• An annual allowance for professional literature and a free museum annual pass.
• Homeworking facilities, like a laptop, to enable hybrid working.

Read more about Windesheim as an employer and our employment conditions.

Submit your application and join the Windesheim community

Are you an experienced manager who wants to bring out, connect and employ the talents within the International Business team? Then apply as a program manager International Business stating your motivation and enclose your CV by 10th of April at the latest via the application form on our website. Answer at least the following questions in your motivation. This will help us keep our recruitment and selection process as objective as possible:

1. What is your biggest achievement in working with multicultural teams?
2. What is your vision on flexible studying?
3. How will you connect to the Sustainable Development Goals?

What can you expect?

Have you completed and submitted your application form? After the first selection round we’ll let you know if you will be invited for an introductory interview. Are we both enthusiastic after this first interview? Then you will be invited for a second interview. Do we want to be your colleagues after this interview and do you want to be ours?Then we will offer you a contract.

• You will receive a reply no later than 3 days after the closing date.
• The first interviews are scheduled at Zwolle on Tuesday April 18.
• The second interviews are scheduled at Zwolle on Monday April 24.
• A leadership and personality scan will be part of the selection procedure.

This vacancy was posted for internal and external candidates simultaneously. Suitable internal candidates will be given priority over external candidates.

Contact

For more information about the position?
Ask Derk Jan Kiewiet
Tel: 088-4697072 or dj.kiewiet@windesheim.nl.

For more information about the application procedure?
Ask Eduard Veerman
Tel. 06-23150310 or e.j.veerman@windesheim.nl.

Agency calls are not appreciated.