Data Domain Coordinator (DDC)- Education (0,8-0.9 fte)

Introduction

The Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) aims to become a data-driven university in which reliable data and insights support decision-making in education, research and operations. To achieve this ambition, strong data governance and high-quality data management are essential.
The Data Domain Coordinator of Education and Student Affairs (ESA) is the central service point for support to teachers and prospective students and plays a key role in strengthening data governance. The DDC acts as the link between the central data governance teams and decentralized departments, ensuring that data policies, standards and practices are effectively implemented within the domain.

Job Description

As a Data Domain Coordinator of Education and Student Affairs (ESA) you make sure the TU/e is in control of her educational data. You do this by supporting the organization in improving the maturity of data governance, data quality and responsible data use. You work together with data owners, data domain coordinators of other departments, privacy, security, data management, archiving and the BI team to put policies into practice.

You act as the central point of coordination for data-related questions, initiatives and improvements within ESA. ESA provides services in for instance the field of educational support, educational logistics and use of ICT resources in education. Moreover, ESA supports the Executive Board, the Dean of Education, as well as the faculties in the fields of education policy, legislation and regulations, quality assurance, training and institutional accreditation, educational innovation and internationalization. You are positioned in the Policy, Advice & Projects (PA&P) department of ESA and are part of the central TU/e Data Domain Coordination network.

Key responsibilities

Responsible Data Use

• Support the domain in complying with regulations such as GDPR.
• Coordinate activities related to data protection impact assessments (DPIA), processing registers and data agreements where relevant.
• Promote awareness of responsible data use, privacy and information security.

Data Governance

• Support the implementation of TU/e data governance policies and standards within the domain.
• Facilitate collaboration between data owners and central governance teams.
• Ensure that agreements around data ownership, definitions and usage are established and maintained.

Data Quality and Data Management

• Coordinate the definition and maintenance of key data definitions and metadata.
• Monitor data quality and support initiatives to improve data quality within ESA.
• Identify and help resolve structural data issues across systems and processes.

Collaboration and Data-driven Working

• Act as the liaison between the domain, central data governance teams and the BI organization.
• Support the development of reliable management information and reporting.
• Contribute to initiatives that strengthen data-driven decision-making within the university. 

Job Requirements

You are a connector who enjoys working at the intersection of data, processes and people. You are able to translate governance principles into practical improvements within the organization.

You bring:

• A university degree in a relevant field such as privacy, information management, business administration or data management.
• Affinity with privacy, information security and responsible data use.
• Experience with data management, data governance or business intelligence in the context of education.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• The ability to work across organizational boundaries and connect different disciplines.
• A proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
• Good command of English, orally and written. Dutch is a plus.
• The ability to work at least 2-3 days a week on our university campus.

Knowledge of data governance frameworks (e.g. DAMA-DMBOK) is an advantage.
If you are concerned that you don’t meet all the requirements sufficiently, but the job does excite you, then be sure to respond, we would love to look at your profile.

Conditions 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 monthly salary of minimum € 3,546 to maximum € 6,433 for full-time employment, depending on your knowledge and experience (scale 10/11 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.
• Unlimited access to the modern on‑campus TU/e Student Sports Center at an exceptionally affordable rate.

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

About us

We are a leading international university where scientific curiosity meets a hands-on mindset. We work in an open and collaborative way with high-tech industries to tackle complex societal challenges. Our responsible and respectful approach ensures impact — today and in the future. TU/e is home to over 13,000 students and more than 7,000 staff, forming a diverse and vibrant academic community.

Our university is located in Brainport Eindhoven — a world‑leading tech region with more than 7,000 high‑tech companies and strong R&D activity. Known for breakthroughs in AI, photonics, semiconductors and advanced manufacturing, Brainport is a place where technology serves people and society. Learn more about the Brainport region here.

Education and Student Affairs (ESA) is the central point at TU/e where students and staff receive a variety of educational support. There is a central ESA service with four divisions (Center for Student Administration, Policy, Advice and Projects, Student Facilities and Teacher Support and Quality Assurance) and an ESA team in each department.

Information

Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to have more information about the position, please contact the hiring manager: Dieuwke de Haan, Manager Policy Advice and Projects within Education and Student Affairs, telephone +31 40 2478307, e-mail d.m.d.haan@tue.nl or Jeroen Bovend’eerdt, BI & Analytics, Data domain coordination; telephone +31 40 247 6181 email j.w.g.bovend.eerdt@tue.nl.

Visit our website for more information about the application process. You can also contact HR Services, hrservices.supportunits@tue.nl.

Are you inspired and would like to know more about working at TU/e? Please visit our career page.

Application

If you are interested, please use the ‘apply’ button to send us your CV and letter of application with your motivation and a description of your qualifications. Ensure that you submit all the requested application documents. We give priority to complete applications.

Screening of candidates begins as soon as applications are received and continues until the position is filled. Where applicable, internal candidates will be given priority over external candidates where they are equally suitable.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Please note 

• You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post. 
• A pre-employment screening (e.g. knowledge security check) can be part of the selection procedure. For more information on the knowledge security check, please consult the National Knowledge Security Guidelines.
• Important for non-EU applicants: Please be aware that for this position, specific residence permit requirements apply. If you are a non-EU national, you may not be eligible to legally work in this role under current Dutch immigration regulations. We strongly advise you to contact our Staff Immigration Team (staffimmigration@tue.nl) before applying to check your eligibility and to receive further guidance.
• Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.