Academic Advisor, Mathematics and Computer Science

**Job description**:
In this important student-facing position, you will be part of the Education and Student Affairs (ESA) team of the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science (M&CS). The ESA team is responsible for all support of the educational programs (both Bachelor's and (pre-)Master's) of the department. Behind the scenes, we ensure a well-coordinated curriculum, study schedule, evaluation and improvement of courses, the organization and coordination of education and, of course, academic advising. We are looking for a colleague who can join this team around July 2025, working at least 4 days per week, of which a minimum of 2 should be on the TU/e campus.

To do this job, you therefore have to have a good grasp of details and regulations, because this is what you will explain to your students. However, you will be working as more than that. A young person of 18 years old who is struggling with mental or physical health issues and feeling scared that they cannot continue in university, but who doesn’t know the rules about deferral of studies and feels lost in the system, is not just a ‘process and policy’ matter: they are a human being. Therefore, your work requires empathy, sensitivity and social skills, as well as practical information-giving and checking abilities.

**Job requirements**:

- You have good face-to-face and online communication skills and are able to use the right conversation techniques at the right time.
- You are provably logical and methodical in your way of working and can keep information and tasks well organized, both for yourself and others.
- You are experienced in working with people from a range of backgrounds and in a range of roles. Professional experience in working with people in the 17-23 age range is a plus.
- You have excellent analytical skills and organizational sensitivity;
- You are a team player, are result-oriented and can work with others to share information and manage a large volume of student cases.
- You have good knowledge of the Dutch higher educational system.

Ideally you would have around 3 years of previous work experience, which does not have to be exclusively in advice-giving, but should cover at least some client-facing supportive work. We are open to a range of backgrounds and nationalities - after all, our student body is hugely diverse, so why would our employees not be?

**Terms of employment**:
An exciting position within an international yet personal university. You are right in the middle of the students, on a green campus within walking distance of the central station. Besides beautiful architecture, you will find varied workplaces and excellent sports facilities. We also offer you:

- A challenging job (0.8 FTE / 1.0 FTE) in a dynamic department and in strong connection with TU/e
- ESA.
- A monthly salary of minimum €3.537 to maximum €5.331 for full-time employment, depending on your knowledge and experience (scale 9 or 10 collective labour agreement for Dutch Universities).
- In addition to vacation pay, a structural end-of-year bonus of 8.3%.
- A favorable arrangement for more holidays or a sabbatical.
- A selection model for additional fringe benefits.
- Working hours in consultation for an optimal work-life balance.
- Scope for your talent with advancement prospects and excellent development opportunities such as mentoring, workshops and coaching.
- Partially paid parental leave and reimbursement for commuting expenses, working from home and the internet.
- A generous employer contribution to the favorable ABP pension plan.

Here you can discover even more information about our conditions of employment. Build on your career at TU/e

**About us**:
Eindhoven University of Technology is an internationally top-ranking university in the Netherlands that combines scientific curiosity with a hands-on attitude. Our spirit of collaboration translates into an open culture and a top-five position in collaborating with advanced industries. Fundamental knowledge enables us to design solutions for the highly complex problems of today and tomorrow.

With over 110 (assistant, associate and full) professors, almost 300 PhD and EngD students, about 1500 Bachelor students and 1000 Master students, the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science (M&CS) is the largest department of the TU/e. By performing top-level fundamental and applied research, and maintaining strong ties with industry, M&CS aims to contribute to science and innovation in and beyond the region.

**More information**:
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