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Leiden University College The Hague (LUC) is looking for an official secretary (ambtelijk secretaris) to the Board of Examiners (0,8fte), starting date as soon as possible.

Hier ga je werken

The Faculty of governance and Global Affairs is one of the seven faculties of Leiden University. Firmly rooted in the academic tradition, our students and researchers work together with national and international partners on new insights and solutions to current issues at the crossroads of politics, public administration and international law.

Leiden University College The Hague (LUC The Hague) was founded in 2010 as the international honours college of Leiden University in The Netherlands for a select group of excellent and highly motivated students from around the world. The LUC academic staff consists of highly ambitious and international scholars recruited from top institutes across the globe, who combine excellent teaching skills with conducting innovative multidisciplinary research.

Dit breng je mee

• Minimum level of education comparable to Dutch HBO;
• Strong English and Dutch (mother tongue or fluent) language proficiency is required;
• Experience as Secretary to the Board of Examiners is an advantage, but transferable skills and experience in similar positions will also be considered (demonstrating affinity with legal/regulatory issues and ability to provide policy preparatory support);
• Strong and sensitive communication skills, able to assess complicated and sensitive cases, knowing how to deal with confidential matters;
• Accurate with an eye for detail, able to function in a diverse, international and dynamic work environment;
• At least five years’ work experience, preferably in a legal environment and/or Dutch Higher Education.

Dit ga je doen

The Board of Examiners consists of six staff members and one external member and has an independent legal position within the College. Its tasks include: awarding degree diplomas; assuring the quality of examinations and overseeing the quality assurance of the educational programme; assessing requests for credit transfers, exemptions, external courses, course withdrawals and extensions; and overseeing the compliance with procedures, rules, and regulations, including matters of plagiarism and fraud. The official secretary is supported by an administrative assistant, who registers and files requests and decisions.

The tasks of the official secretary consists of:

• Collecting relevant information for the Board’s decision-making, informing relevant students and staff of the decisions and monitoring the implementation of the Board’s decisions;
• Contributing to improvement and creation of procedures and regulations based on the developments and issues that arise within the College, Faculty/University and in Dutch Higher Education
• Informing students and staff  of the procedures and regulations within the College and monitoring their implementation;
• Contributing to the quality assurance of examinations and the educational programme of the College;
• Preparing and coordinating meetings of the Board of Examiners, preparing memos for the College/Programme Board and taking care of follow-up.

Dit vinden wij belangrijk

Promoting an inclusive community is central to the values and vision of Leiden University. We strive to create an open community where all students and staff feel valued and respected, and are able to develop their full potential. Diversity in experiences and perspectives enriches our education and strengthens our research. We consider an inclusive academic environment, where students and staff can share their experiences and views, essential for talent development.

Dit bieden we je

We strive to create a transparent and inclusive working environment together, where everyone feels welcome and valued. Our organisation is constantly evolving, and your ideas for improvement and innovation help us move forward. We are also committed to supporting your personal and professional development.

You can expect a rewarding and socially relevant position within the world of education and research. The university offers a challenging and international working environment, located just a stone’s throw from the vibrant city centre of Leiden or in the lively city centre of The Hague. 

In addition, we offer you:

• A one-year employment contract, with the prospect of a permanent position. The contract is governed by the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO Nederlandse Universiteiten);
• A gross monthly salary between 3873 and 5264 Euro - based on a full-time (38-hour) position (scale 9);
• 8% holiday allowance, an 8.3% year-end bonus and an attractive pension scheme with ABP;
• Full reimbursement of public transport costs for commuting;
• Flexible working hours: as standard, you are entitled to a minimum of 29 days of annual leave based on a full-time 38-hour working week. You can also accrue additional leave, for example by working 40 hours per week full-time, allowing you to build up 96 additional hours of leave, or by exchanging 96 hours of leave for a 36-hour working week;
• A wide range of flexible secondary employment benefits. For example, you can discuss taking a sabbatical or paid parental leave. Through our flexible benefits scheme, you can exchange leave days and/or salary for benefits such as a discounted sports membership or bicycle scheme;
• Hybrid working within the Netherlands, where the nature of the work permits;
• A home-working allowance (daily and internet allowance), as well as support for a well-equipped home workplace. You will also be provided with a laptop and mobile phone by the university.
  
  For more information about the application procedure and employment conditions: https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/werken-bij/sollicitatieprocedure-en-arbeidsvoorwaarden

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Would you like more information about the content of this position before applying? Please contact Shirley Hu at s.hu@luc.leidenuniv.nl. You can apply until Thursday 8 October. You will receive a response to your application on 12 October. The first round of interviews is planned for Thursday 15 October, the second round on 22 October.

To give us the opportunity to get to know each other, our recruitment procedure consists of several steps. More information can be found here:  Sollicitatieprocedure en arbeidsvoorwaarden - Werken bij de Universiteit Leiden

When comparing candidates, in the event of equal suitability, preference will be given to internal candidates, women, employees with a disability and employees with a migration background.

You live and are officially registered as a resident of the Netherlands. A pre-employment screening (including references, diplomas and a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG)) may be part of the selection procedure.

We do not appreciate acquisition in response to this vacancy.