Summer School Officer, Temporary position

• relevant experience in event management, programme coordination, student services, hospitality, or a similar environment in the Netherlands
• experience organising events and activities from planning through delivery and evaluation
• strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with students, colleagues, and external partners from diverse cultural backgrounds
• strong administrative and organisational skills
• good knowledge of Dutch culture
• experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.), experience with Canva (or a different design software) is a must
• ability to create engaging communications and promotional materials
• problem-solving mindset and ability to work independently
• fluent oral and written command of the English and Dutch language
• stress resilient and willing to work flexible/unusual hours 

As a university, we strive for equal opportunities for all, recognising that diversity takes many forms. We believe that diversity in all its complexity is invaluable for the quality of our teaching, research and service. We are always looking for talent with diverse backgrounds and experiences. This also means that we are committed to creating an inclusive community so that we can use diversity as an asset.

We realise that each individual brings a unique set of skills, expertise and mindset. Therefore we are happy to invite anyone who recognises themselves in the profile to apply, even if you do not meet all the requirements.

A challenging temporary position in a socially engaged organisation. On full-time basis the remuneration amounts to a minimum gross monthly salary of €3,537 (scale 8) and a maximum € 4,673 (scale 8), depending on your education and experience. The job profile is based on the university job ranking system and is vacant for 0.8 FTE.

As a Summer School Officer, you will join a small, enthusiastic and international team to organise our annual VU Amsterdam Summer School in July. Next to the organisational aspects, you will be involved in the communication with students and with internal- and external partners. You will also be involved in setting up the social programme before, during and after the schools to introduce the students to each other, Dutch culture, Amsterdam and the Netherlands.

Your duties

• arrange the planning, organisation, and delivery of a diverse social programme for students throughout the summer school
• engage in the planning of all aspects of event delivery, including timelines, budgets, registrations, venue arrangements, logistics, catering, and participant communications
• coordinate event promotion through multiple communication channels and ensure high levels of student engagement and participation
• prepare event materials, participant information, guides, and operational documentation
• develop activities that foster student wellbeing, inclusion, intercultural exchange, and community engagement

• participate in student recruitment activities and outreach initiatives, such as information sessions and promotional events for prospective students
• support marketing efforts through website content and communication campaigns
• help in coordinating activities involving student ambassadors and support ambassador recruitment

• support student administration processes, including admission and registrations
• help in the issuing of transcripts, certificates, and other student documentation

• provide information and guidance to prospective and current students
• respond to enquiries and maintain regular communication with applicants and participants
• support a positive student experience throughout the student journey

We also offer you attractive fringe benefits and regulations. Some examples:

• 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus
• a wide range of sports facilities which staff may use at a modest charge
• the possibility to work partly from home
• contribution to commuting expenses

Are you interested in joining Student & Educational Affairs? You will work at the heart of the university. You will join over 350 colleagues in the faculties to offer students and staff exciting events and personalised high-quality services, tailored to fit their needs.

We are located on one physical campus, in the heart of Amsterdam's Zuidas business district, with excellent location and accessibility.  Over 6,150 staff work at the VU and over 31,000 students attend academic education.

We stand for an inclusive community and believe that diversity and internationalisation contribute to the quality of education, research and our services.

Therefore, we are always searching for people whose backgrounds and experience contribute to the diversity of the VU community.

If you are interested in the job, please use the application button on this page and include your motivational letter and CV in English. The application deadline is 22 November 2026. After a first selection, interviews will take place on Monday 30 November 2026. We ask you to keep this in mind.

Submitting a diploma is part of the application process.

Applications received by e-mail will not be considered.

Acquisition in response to this advertisement is not appreciated.