Advisor Bachelor/Master Retention High-Tech Programs

Do you want to contribute to the development of students and the strengthening of the Dutch high-tech sector? Do you have strategic and tactical insight, a passion for communication and a strong affinity with technology?  Then this is the job for you.

In this role, you contribute to the ambition of the Beethoven Program to educate top talent and strengthen research within the disciplines of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).

Job Description

Within the national Beethoven project, we are looking for four advisors who are committed to the transfer of bachelor's students to master's programs within Mathematics and Computer Science (M&CS), one of the four growth faculties of TU/e:

You will be part of the Educational Marketing team within the TU/e communications department and work closely with colleagues within , the Education and Student Affairs (ESA) department, communication and education professionals and your fellow advisors on master retention in the other departments.  In your daily work, you are part of the M&CS department, where you build your network and maintain close contact with students.

Your role

You are the connecting link between student, faculty and university. You translate the ambitions of project Beethoven into a clear story that appeals to students and supports them in their selection process from bachelor to master. You develop communication plans, organize information activities and contribute to community building within the university and the Brainport region. This starts when bachelor's students start the program.

 What will you do?

• You will develop communication strategies and tactics aimed at progressing from TU/e bachelor's to TU/e master's programs, together with colleagues within the department.
• Identifying bottlenecks in the educational program that prohibit retention, in consultation with ESA and program directors.
• Positioning master's programs and developing appealing transfer stories.
• Organizing information activities such as master's information days and student for a day days.
• Managing student assistants and coordinating communication actions.
• Producing and managing content (social, print, video, web) on the education guide and the digital learning environment (Canvas). You will also update the data in the transfer matrix, a tool to give students good insight into the accessibility of TU/e master's programs after their bachelor's degree.
• Monitoring and reporting retention data and effectiveness of communication and activities based on a student journey analysis, among other things.
• Contributing to community building and embedding (international) students in the region from the start of the bachelor's program, for example in the form of substantive discussions with these students.
• Organizing company visits and guest speakers from the Brainport region.

Job Requirements

• A college or university education in communication or marketing
• At least 3 years of experience in a broad marcom role, preferably in higher education.
• Affinity/experience with STEM education, preferably within Mathematics, Computer Science or Data Science and/or technical content.
• Strategic/tactical thinking skills and hands-on mentality.
• Creativity, independence and connecting ability.
• Excellent writing skills in English.

We also warmly welcome candidates with a background in Mathematics, Data Science, or Computer Science, who have extensive experience in a marketing and communications role.

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 one-year contract with the prospect of an extension to a total of up to 48 months within the Beethoven project.
• A monthly salary of minimum € 3.708,- to maximum € 5.538,- for full-time employment, depending on your knowledge and experience (scale 9-10 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 a leading international university within the Brainport region 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.

Information

Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to have more information about the position, please contact the hiring manager: Maarten van den Dungen, Head of Education Marketing at CEC, w.j.h.m.v.d.dungen@tue.nl or 040 – 2476070.

For questions about the application process or the conditions of employment, please contact Mai Lan Pham, Sr. Recruiter, m.l.t.pham@tue.nl.  

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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.