Education Support Employee 0.8-1 fte

1 Sept – 1 March (7 months)

The Institute of Security & Global Affairs is looking for Education Support Employees to support teaching and grading in its minor programmes.

What you will do

You will make an important contribution to supporting educational activities within the minor programmes of the Institute of Security and Global Affairs (ISGA) through grading and course administration. You will work closely with our academic staff and act as a connecting link between different teams of lecturers. Thanks to your organizational skills and attention to detail, you ensure that educational processes run smoothly. You will:

• • Grade exams and mid-term assignments under supervision of the lead examiner
  • Support the preparation, delivery and evaluation of education programmes
  • Coordinate and provide administrative support for internships
  • Manage communication with students, lecturers and external partners
  • Contribute to quality assurance of the minor programmes

Where you will work

Governance and Global Affairs is one of Leiden University’s seven faculties. Rooted in academic tradition, our students and researchers work together with national and international partners to develop new insights and solutions to contemporary challenges at the intersection of politics, governance and international law. The faculty currently has more than 2,400 students, many of whom are international.

The Institute of Security and Global Affairs (ISGA) is an academic institute focusing on multidisciplinary research and education within the international field of Security Studies. ISGA analyses and studies issues in a coherent way, taking into account their local, transnational and global impact.

ISGA is based in The Hague, the third-largest city in the Netherlands, the centre of national government and the International City of Peace, Justice and Security. More information about the Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs can be found on the website.

We strive for an open and inclusive community in which everyone feels welcome and valued. Diversity of perspectives strengthens our education and research and contributes to talent development. Our locations are in the historic city centre of Leiden and the international heart of The Hague. Through Healthy University, we promote vitality and wellbeing with a range of activities.

What you bring

• In this team, we are looking for someone who can work independently. Every job is different, so in the beginning we will devote attention to your onboarding. If some of the work activities are new to you, we will look together at what you need, and draw up a development plan.

  You are independent, structured, and a recent graduate from a relevant master programme, preferably of the MSc Crisis & Security Management, or the MSc International Relations and Diplomacy. You have a clear affinity with education.

   

  This position is a good fit for you if you recognise yourself in the following:

  • Demonstrable passion for education and affinity with an academic environment
  • Strong planning, organizational and prioritization skills,
  • Flexible to collaboration in different teams, some work experience, prefereably in project management or administration is seen as an asset.
  • Excellent command of English (C1) both spoken and written and, for a number of positions that support Dutch-taught minors strong communication skills in Dutch (C2) are also required.
  • Up-to-date knowledge of (one or more of) the academic debates in Security Studies, such as Global Affairs, Violence Studies, Intelligence Studies, and Crisis, Risk & Disaster Management

  Personal competencies

  • You are analytical and process-oriented and think in terms of improvements
  • You are a team player and good collaborator with a positive outlook and attitude
  • You work independently, have a pro-active work attitude and are solution-oriented
  • You can balance work hours during both peak demands (grading) and calmer periods

  • You have a good sense of relationships and dynamics within a diverse and international environment
  • You exhibit attention to detail and have excellent time management skills.

  If you immediately recognise yourself in this profile, or if do you not quite meet all the requirements, but you believe that this is the right job for you, we look forward to your application!

What we offer

Our goal is to work together to create a transparent and inclusive work environment in which everyone feels welcome and appreciated. Our organisation is always evolving and we need your ideas for improvement and innovation to take us further. We want to devote attention to your personal development.

You can count on an enjoyable job within the socially relevant world of education and research. The University's challenging and international work environment is located in the bustling city centre of The Hague. We also want to work with you to devote attention to your health and vitality, for example with the fun activities we organise through Healthy University.

We also offer:

• A temporary employment contract for the duration of 7 months. This contract falls under the CLA of Dutch Universities;
• A salary of a minimum of € 3.382,- and a maximum of € 4.484,- gross per month, based on a full-time appointment (38 hours) (scale 8);

• A holiday allowance (8%), an end-of-year bonus (8,3%), and an attractive pension scheme at ABP;

• Full reimbursement of public transport commuting costs for home-to-work travel;

• Flexible working hours: as a standard, you are entitled to a minimum of 29 leave days on the basis of a full-time working week of 38 hours; you can also save for extra leave, for example by working 40 hours a week, and in this way accrue an extra 96 leave hours, or exchange 96 leave hours for a 36-hour week.

• Lots of options when it comes to secondary employment conditions; we can, for example, discuss options for a sabbatical or paid parental leave. Within our terms of employment individual choices model, you can exchange leave days and/or salary for benefits such as an advantageous sports subscription or bicycle scheme, and we also offer child-care options;

• If your work allows it, hybrid working is possible within the Netherlands;

• A home-working allowance (day and internet allowance) and attention for good workplaces. The University will also provide you with a laptop. 

  For more information about employment conditions, see https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/working-at/job-application-procedure-and-employment-conditions

What we find important

Promoting an inclusive community is central to Leiden University’s values and vision. Leiden University aims to be an inclusive community in which all students and staff members feel valued and respected, and are able to develop to their full potential. Diversity in experiences and perspectives enriches our teaching and strengthens our research. High-quality education and research means inclusive education and research.

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