Policy Officer Education (0.8 – 1.0 fte)

Introduction

Would you like to contribute to the quality and innovation of academic education in a leading technical university? Then join the Education and Student Affairs (ESA) team of the Department of Applied Physics and Science Education (APSE) at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) as our new Policy Officer Education.

Job Description

As Policy Officer Education, you will be part of the ESA team of APSE, which is responsible for all educational support within the department’s Bachelor and Master’s programs. This includes curriculum development, study scheduling, quality assurance, educational policy, support for educational innovation, and overall educational organization.

You will focus on the Bachelor’s program Applied Physics, the Master’s program Applied Physics, and the Master’s program Science and Technology of Nuclear Fusion. In this role, you will play a key part in shaping and ensuring the quality of education in these programs. You will help translate TU/e’s educational vision and departmental strategy into concrete policy and provide direct support to the program director. Your primary focus will be on overseeing and coordinating educational processes, with a particular emphasis on curriculum development and innovation.

As Policy Officer Education, you are the central link in the educational landscape—the spider in the web. You will work closely with the program director, the manager ESA APSE, the central policy advisor chain, the educational advisor, the quality assurance officer, and the examination- and program committees involved in the above-mentioned programs. Effective communication and collaboration—both internally and externally—are vital to your role. You will take on various roles including advisor, expert, project leader, and analyst, and are able to translate complex challenges into concrete, executable or pragmatic solutions.

Some specific examples of your core activities are:

• Updating the Program and Examination Regulations (PER) annually for the relevant programs, including defining program structures and student rights and responsibilities;
• Preparing annual educational evaluation reports in collaboration with the Bachelor College and Graduate School deans;
• Managing the accreditation processes of existing and new programs, in line with NVAO standards;
• Leading educational innovation projects, such as the redesign of the Master’s programs, ensuring project success from initiation to implementation involving stakeholders from different levels in the organization;
• Translating central regulations related to assessment and quality assurance into departmental policy;
• Developing regulations and policy on bachelor/master retention.

Job Requirements

We are looking for candidates who meet the following requirements:

• A proactive, enthusiastic, creative, and reflective professional who can switch easily between individual and team-based work;
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills, with the ability to oversee complex projects and manage multiple components;
• The ability to deal with different interests in the organization in a flexible and appropriate manner and to collaborate with people both on operational and strategic level;
• Skilled at navigating and balancing diverse stakeholder interests in a flexible and diplomatic manner;
• A university degree and/or relevant experience in accreditation, educational policy, or project management, with affinity for STEM education;
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in both Dutch and English (C1 level);
• Independent, results-driven, and adept at building connections and fostering collaboration.

Conditions of employment

We offer you:

• A challenging job (0.8-1.0 fte) in a dynamic department that is (inter)nationally acknowledged for its high-quality research and education;
• A monthly salary ranging from € 4,728 to € 7,297 (based on full-time employment), depending on experience (scale 11 or 12 Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities);
• An 8.3% year-end bonus in addition to holiday pay;
• 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.

For more information, see our full overview of employment conditions. Build your future at TU/e!

More information

Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to have more information about the position, please contact dr.ir. Ruben Trieling, manager ESA APSE, phone 040 247 2673, e-mail r.r.trieling@tue.nl. You can also contact prof.dr.ir. Henk Swagten, program director Applied Physics, e-mail: h.j.m.swagten@tue.nl, tel. +31 (0)40 247 4279.

For questions about the application process or the conditions of employment, please contact HR advisor, e-mail: s.h.v.luijk@tue.nl, tel. +31 (0)40 247 6086.

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

Application

Click the ‘Apply’ button to submit your CV and a motivation letter describing your suitability for the role.

We will begin reviewing applications as they are received and will continue until the position is filled. In case of equal suitability, internal candidates will be given priority. The job interviews will take place in weeks 45 and 46.

We look forward to your application!

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Important note 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.

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