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Job Description

Career at WUR About Us Plenty of variety and challenges Pleasant working atmosphere Time for personal development Proper work-life balance Internationally leading Your job Are you an independent, pro-active, team player and service-oriented personality? Do you enjoy working with people? Are you good at organising, coordinating and managing multiple tasks? Are you friendly and open-minded? Are you proficient in both Dutch and English? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! The chair group Education and Learning Sciences (Department of Social Sciences) at Wageningen University is looking for a friendly, proactive,accurate Office Assistant. We are looking for a new colleague in a duo position as of November 1 for a maximum of 12 hours per week. As a Management Office Assistant, you will hold a key role in our group. You will oversee many administrative/organisation processes, take care of the practical needs of an international group of lecturers and researchers. You will be their ‘go-to-person’ when they encounter logistical problems and when they need professional support in predictable and unpredictable situations. You will work closely with your fellow Management Office Assistant. You are prepared to work together in a shared mailbox and work flexibly during the holidays of your colleague. Working days are Monday or Tuesday (half day) and Thursday (full day). On Monday/Tuesday your colleague MOA will also be present. The allocation of working hours across the weekdays can be discussed and agreed upon. In addition, partial remote working may be considered by mutual agreement. Your tasks and responsibilities; Organising and attenting group meetings, including taking minutes and booking rooms; Handling formal correspondence, initiating and supporting communication activities such as the group events and the ELS internal newsletter; Ordering goods and services required by the group (catering/IT items/purchase orders); Supporting university education in student mark registration (Osiris) and recruit tutors; Supporting the onboarding of new colleagues, including PhD candidates; Your team You will work with an enthusiastic and experienced team of ELS support staff. You will support teachers, researchers, the head and management team of ELS and (PhD) students. Your qualities To Be Successful In This Role, You Have HBO level of working and thinking; MBO level is acceptable if you have extensive relevant experience; Experience in an administrative, secretarial or office support role; Strong organisational skills and the ability to set priorities effectively; The ability to see connections, think ahead, and act flexibly and solution-oriented; A strong sense of responsibility and integrity, you work accurately; a flexible attitude, in general and more specifically in relation to the duo partner A good command of both Dutch and English. For this position, it is about language level C1. We are looking for a colleague with a long-term commitment to our group, in a position that will offer opportunities for development; therefore, even if you do not fully meet all the requirements listed here but are enthusiastic about the position, we encourage you to apply. Preferred startingdate would be Januay In our international working environment there is an increasing amount of communication in English. For this position it is about language level C1. We offer Wageningen University & Research offers excellent terms of employment . A few highlights from our Collective Labour Agreement include: sabbatical leave, study leave, and partially paid parental leave; working hours that can be discussed and arranged so that they allow for the best possible work-life balance; there is a strong focus on vitality and you can make use of the sports facilities available on campus for a small fee; a fixed year-end bonus of 8.3%; excellent pension scheme. In addition to these first-rate employee benefits, you will of course receive a good salary. Depending on your experience, we offer a gross salary of between € 3,173.- and € 3,785.- for a full-time working week of 38 hours, in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreements for Dutch Universities (CAO-NU) (scale 6). This position is for 10 - 12 hours. We initially offer a one-year contract, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and depending on the organisation’s financial situation If you are an internal employee, your current contract is the starting point. Ask your HR Business Partner about your situation specifically. We encourage development and internal mobility within our organisation. Our recruitment and selection policy sets out the conditions that apply specifically to you as a (former) employee. If you have any questions, we are happy to help. Due to Dutch immigration laws, candidates from outside the EU/EFTA zone, can usually not be hired for this position. More information can be found on the website of the Dutch Immigration and Naturalization Service . Important information For more information about the position, please contact please contact Jolanda Ruisbroek, Deputy Administrator, via email: [email protected]. Questions about the procedure? Get in touch with Jeanine van ‘t Veer, Corporate Recruiter, via [email protected]. Ready to apply? Click on the application button next to the vacancy on our website. Only applications submitted through our website will be considered. You can apply till 23rd of November 2026. We will schedule the first interviews as soon as possible after the closing date. Internal candidates are preferred to apply before 17 October 2026. Applications are reviewed regularly. Therefore, the position may be filled before the stated closing date. Welcome, safe, and valued Wageningen University & Research (WUR) highly values diversity and inclusion because we believe that different insights lead to innovative solutions. We create a work environment where everyone feels welcome, safe, and appreciated, regardless of background, identity, or experience. Together, we are building a culture where everyone's unique contribution adds to the success of our organization. We are The mission of Wageningen University & Research is “To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life”. Under the banner Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen University and the specialised research institutes of the Wageningen Research Foundation have joined forces in contributing to finding solutions to important questions in the domain of healthy food and living environment. With its roughly 30 branches, 7,600 employees (6,700 fte) and 13,100 students and over 150,000 participants to WUR’s Life Long Learning, Wageningen University & Research is one of the leading organisations in its domain. The unique Wageningen approach lies in its integrated approach to issues and the collaboration between different disciplines. Read the 5 reasons why your future colleagues enjoy working at WUR and watch the video below to get an idea of our green campus! We will recruit for the vacancy ourselves, so no employment agencies please. However, sharing in your network is appreciated. Locations Wageningen Professional field Staff & Support Educational level Vocational level Apply before 24-11-2026 Salary range €3173 - €3785 Hours 10 - 12

Core Responsibilities

Coordinate group meetings, take minutes, book rooms, manage correspondence and communications, and order goods and services. Support education administration, tutor recruitment, and onboarding for new colleagues, while providing practical and administrative support to staff and students.

Requirements

Applicants should have HBO-level working and thinking ability, or MBO-level ability with extensive relevant experience, and experience in administrative, secretarial, or office support. They should be organized, accurate, responsible, flexible, solution-oriented, and proficient in Dutch and English at C1 level.

Benefits

• Sabbatical Leave
• Study Leave
• Partially Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Working Hours
• Sports Facilities
• Year-End Bonus
• Pension Scheme
• Professional Development Opportunities