Projectleider Annual Introduction Days

Are you the coach for the team of students who organize the Annual Introduction Days every year? Are you available in the summer and eager to help organize the biggest event at Wageningen University? Then read on

Education and Student Affairs

Within Wageningen University & Research (WUR), 'Education and Student Affairs' (ESA) is the central department responsible for strategic, policy, operational, and support tasks in the field of education.

The department provides services to (prospective) students and teachers of WU and supports the implementation of education. The Student Service Centre (SSC) is part of ESA.

Student Service Centre
The SSC plays an important role within Wageningen University. It is the helpdesk for students studying at WUR. The SSC provides students with information on topics such as enrollment, admission, or tuition fees. Students can also turn to the SSC for advice on studying with a disability, study delays, or exchanges abroad.

Additionally, the SSC is responsible for the general introduction days, deals with diversity policies, and provides (financial) support for student facilities.

We value teamwork and delivering customized solutions for students when needed.

The Annual Introduction Days (AID) are the festive start for new students of Wageningen University and Aeres Hogeschool Wageningen, introducing them to their new living and studying environment.

The AID enables them to build a social network, get to know the city, the educational institution, and the wide variety of associations and organizations in Wageningen.

The AID is organized by a yearly changing board of students under the responsibility of the AID project leader.

As the project leader for the AID, you will be responsible for:
Ensuring a good start for a new board;
Challenging the AID board to translate the objectives for the AID into a program for all participants;
Monitoring the progress of the organization of the AID;
Supporting the AID board in organizing the AID by answering their questions, organizing workshops, or arranging or researching things for them;
Maintaining contact between the AID organization and our internal and external stakeholders.
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;
the option to accrue additional compensation / holiday hours by working more, per week;
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 December 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 competitive gross salary of between € 3.226,- and € 5.090 for a full-time working week of 38 hours, in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreements for Dutch Universities (CAO-NU) (scale 10).

The position is for 0.4 FTE, which amounts to 16 hours per week.

It is important that you are available during the summer months.

Initially, we offer you a one-year contract, which will then be extended to an open-ended contract if there is mutual enthusiasm.

Of course, we would be happy to discuss this with you if you have any questions.

Wageningen University & Research encourages internal advancement opportunities and mobility with an internal recruitment policy. There are plenty of options for personal initiative in a learning environment, and we provide excellent training opportunities. We are offering a unique position in an international environment with a pleasant and open working atmosphere.

You are going to work at the greenest and most innovative campus in Holland, and at a university that has been chosen as the "Best University" in the Netherlands for the 19th consecutive time.

Coming from abroad
Wageningen University & Research is the university and research centre for life sciences.

The themes we deal with are relevant to everyone around the world and Wageningen, therefore, has a large international community and a lot to offer to international employees.

Because we expect you to work and live in the Netherlands our team of advisors on Dutch immigration procedures will help you with the visa application procedures for yourself and, if applicable, for your family.

Feeling welcome also has everything to do with being well informed.

Wageningen University & Research's International Community page contains practical information about what we can do to support international employees and students coming to Wageningen.

Furthermore, we can assist you with any additional advice and information about for example helping your partner to find a job, housing, or schooling.

Finally, certain categories of international staff may be eligible for a tax exemption on a part of their salary during the first five years in the Netherlands.

Wageningen University & Research

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 this video to get an idea of our green campus

We will recruit for the vacancy ourselves and do not appreciate unasked for services from recruitment agencies. However, sharing in your network is appreciated.

You are someone who facilitates the AID board in their role as a coaching leader, gives them the space to develop, and intervenes when necessary.

You recognize yourself in the following profile:
You have affinity with students;
You have experience supporting the organization of an event, preferably as a mentor, crew member, or board member in a previous edition of the AID;
You have experience coaching young people;
you have a sense of when to step back and when to intervene;
You have work experience that shows you can handle stress and are aware of sensitivities in a large complex organization;
You can maintain an overview while having an eye for detail;
You have a First Aid diploma or are willing to obtain one;
You have a Social Hygiene diploma or are willing to obtain one;
You speak fluent Dutch and English.
For more information about this position, please contact Sjef Moling, projectleider AID, telefoon or e-mail

For more information about the procedure, please contact Edvard Jongschaap, Sr Corporate Recruiter, of by telephone: 0317 –

Do you want to apply?

You can apply directly using the apply button on the vacancy page on our website which will allow us to process your personal information with your approval.

This vacancy will be listed up to and including Monday, July We hope to schedule the first job interviews on July,

Equal opportunities

Wageningen University & Research (WUR) employs a large number of people with very different backgrounds and qualities, who inspire and motivate each other.

We want every talent to feel at home in our organisation and be offered the same career opportunities. We therefore especially welcome applications from people who are underrepresented at WUR.

A good example of how WUR deals with inclusiveness can be read on the page working at WUR with a functional impairment.

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