Vacancy course administrator
Omschrijving
Are you looking for an international and dynamic working environment where initiative is appreciated and where you work in a small and motivated team towards a good student learning experience?
KIT Institute in Amsterdam is a leading centre of expertise for sustainable economic development, gender, and health care. We conduct research and provide advisory services and training in developing countries on a wide range of development issues. We stimulate interactions between global, national and local levels partners and help to bring theory into practice.
KIT institute organizes training programmes for mid-career health professionals from various disciplinary backgrounds and nationalities for over 60 years and has an extensive alumni network with people from all over the world. Our flagship programme is the Amsterdam based Master of Public Health and health Equity (MPH-HE) programme; the MPH-HE is awarded by the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU) and is accredited by the Netherlands-Flemish Accreditation Organization (NVAO). The MPH-HE is designed to develop the capacity of participants to use an integrated, multi-disciplinary approach to address health problems in low and middle income settings. KIT further organises 2-3 week specialisation courses on Health systems, Disease Control, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights and Epidemiology as well as twice a year a 3 month ‘Core Course for Public Health and Health Equity’ for Dutch and international students.
We seek an enthusiastic support officer for the role of course administrator for the educational programmes at KIT.
Responsibilities
- Preparation of training activities, ranging from registration and administration of participants to the actual preparation of the courses.
- Implementation and completion of training activities, including all activities related to the implementation of the courses and trainings, including activities in the online learning environment.
- Education administration and business operations, referring to the necessary administrative and secretarial support to key education team processes.
- Marketing and Acquisition, ensuring the sustainability of the courses by assisting in the acquisition of new students, including (support to) marketing and communication.
About you
- Havo/VWO, supplemented with secretarial training or experience / MBO secretary.
- Knowledge of database management and/or input.
- Working knowledge (speaking, writing) of the Dutch, English. Knowledge of French and/or other languages is appreciated.
- Knowledge of regular archiving and documentation techniques.
- Good technical abilities problem solving straightforward issues connecting to Wi-Fi, beamers, video, sound. Comfortable with (learning to) use external programmes like safe exam browsers, setting up conference calls on Zoom/Microsoft Teams, working in application programmes, e-learning environments etc.
- Understanding functions of websites and social media in communication to external clients
- Ability to quickly Acquire knowledge of internal administrative and procedural rules and regulations and their application.
- Ability to work with and build organisational and functional relationships within KIT.
What do we offer?
- An interesting and diverse working environment, within a unique organization.
- The ability to experience professional and personal growth within an exciting, dynamic and multi-disciplinary working environment with a group of passionate colleagues.
- A salary based on qualifications and experience between € 3.017,- and € 3.713,- (scale 8) gross per month based on a 38-hour working week, 8% holiday pay and admission to the ABP pension fund foundation.
- A temporary 6 months contract for 24-32 hours a week.
- Approximately 25 annual vacation days based on a fulltime year contract.
- A workplace in a historic building in the heart of Amsterdam, with the option of partial work from home.
- For the necessary fun and relaxation at the office, KIT offers a playground with table tennis and pool table, chair massage, yoga, online coaching, a prayer room and a meditation/resting room.
- Travel allowance; NS-Business card, kilometre allowance or bicycle plan.
- The option to exchange Christian holidays from other religions.
- And many more employment conditions that are included in our own CAO.
Interested?
KIT aspires to be an equitable and inclusive community. We consider inclusivity of talent and diversity of people and perspectives as valuable resources that contribute to our mission. KIT provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, functional impairment, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We look forward to welcoming you to our community.
To apply, please use the online application form, via the link that you will find under this vacancy. Information about this position can be obtained by sending an email to: Lisanne Gerstel, teamlead education l.gerstel@kit.nl
About KIT
KIT is a knowledge institute, business location and hospitality venue with a mission: to contribute to an inclusive and sustainable world. From our campus in Amsterdam and through our global partner network, we enable people and communities to bring about positive change.
KIT Institute is an independent knowledge institute. The work of our experts focuses on global health, gender equality and sustainable economic development. The institute offers various education programmes, including a Master’s programme in International Health.
KIT’s landmark building is a sought-after office location. We share our building with a thriving KIT Community of more than 1,000 people working for an inclusive and sustainable world. Part of the building is available for conferences and events provided by our hospitality company KIT Events.
Our campus also houses KIT Hotel, which is currently being renovated, and KIT Live: a stage for art and culture equipped with two dance and music studios, a theatre, a podcast studio, and a café.