Departmental IT Coordinator

Introduction

Are you a strategic IT leader with a passion for innovation in research and education? Are you ready to shape the future of digital infrastructure in a dynamic academic environment? Join us to lead the transformation of our Built Environment departmental digital facilities.

Job Description

As Departmental IT Coordinator for Digital Research and Education Facilities at the Department of the Built Environment, you will lead the transformation of our IT landscape—centralizing and future-proofing digital infrastructure across the department. You’ll be the strategic link between research, education, and technology, ensuring our digital labs meet evolving academic needs.

Two key challenges await you: first, designing and implementing a change process to consolidate decentralized digital resources into a unified departmental lab; second, developing a multi-year roadmap for sustainable maintenance, procurement, and staffing. You will also oversee compliance with data security and privacy standards, and drive innovation through pilot projects and emerging technologies.

Within our collaborative and forward-thinking department, you’ll work closely with unit chairs, education and research management teams, and TU/e’s Library and Information Services (LIS). In this role you’ll be switching between strategic planning and hands-on coordination.

Job Requirements

• A Master’s degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience (5+ years) in managing digital infrastructure in academic or research environments.
• Strong understanding of IT systems, hardware/software lifecycle management, system integration, and data security (including GDPR compliance).
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and coordinate with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience with project and change management, preferably within complex organizations.
• Familiarity with DevOps and Agile methodologies is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset to engage effectively with unit chairs, department boards, and service teams.
• Dutch language proficiency is a plus, but not required.

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:

• An employment contract of 12 months, with the intention to convert it into a permanent position upon satisfactory performance and a mutually positive collaboration.
• A monthly salary of minimum €5,705 to maximum €7,297 for full-time employment, depending on your knowledge and experience (scale 12 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: dr. Liz Root, Managing Director, e.m.root@tue.nl or +31 40 247 8520.

For questions about the application process or the conditions of employment, please contact Scott Jacops, HR Advisor, s.m.m.c.b.jacops@tue.nl or +31 40 247 3161.

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.

Screening of candidates begins as soon as applications are received and continues until the position is filled.

First interviews are expected to be scheduled in week 5 or 6 of 2026.

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.