Vacancy Description: Junior Academic Officer (0.5 FTE)
Location: SRH Haarlem University of Applied Sciences
Department: Academic Office
Position Level: Junior
Position Type: part time (20hrs)
Start date: 01-09-2026
About us
At SRH Haarlem University of Applied Sciences, we create a personal, future-oriented learning environment where education meets real-world practice. Located in the iconic Koepel in Haarlem, our international community spans over 70 nationalities.
Join a team that values empowerment and human connection, where students, staff, and partners co-create education with real impact. Together, we prepare future-proof professionals for an ever-changing world.
About the position
SRH Haarlem University of Applied Sciences is committed to providing an excellent education and support environment for our students. Our Academic Office plays a critical role in ensuring a seamless academic journey by managing student records, supporting registration, and delivering high-quality services.
We are currently seeking an enthusiastic Junior Academic Officer to join our evolving team. This position is ideal for individuals who enjoy working in a pioneering student-focused environment, ensuring that administrative processes are efficient and student and faculty needs are met. You will be able to make a real positive impact on the lives of our students.
Key responsibilities:Admissions
1. Application Review & Quality Assurance
- Review incoming applications for academic eligibility & completeness
- Administer the admission testing process for applicants without standard qualifying diplomas
- Coordinate English-language proficiency testing and apply minimum standards
- Own the final academic admissions decision
2. Premaster & Pathway Assessment
- Support premaster pathway eligibility for MSc Business Psychology & Management and MSc Applied Sustainability Management
- Support credit transfer and exemption requests
3. Cross-Functional Liaison
- Liaise with the International Office on applicant documentation.
- Coordinate with Marketing & Recruitment on applicant flow, while retaining independent admissions authority
- Report on incoming cohort quality to the Academic Director
Department Assistance
1. Academic Administration & Coordination
- Support the organisation of academic meetings, workshops, and events
- Assist with maintaining shared academic office calendars, deadlines, and task trackers
- Help compile and distribute programme and institutional documentation
2. Freelance Contracting
- Draft and manage ZZP contracts for freelance faculty, approximately 50 per year, and other freelance or contracted roles within the Academic Office
- Maintain contract templates and ensure compliance with Dutch freelance and ZZP regulations
- Track contract status, renewals, and terms across all freelance engagements
3. Invoicing & Payment Issue Resolution
- Manage and resolve freelancer invoicing disputes
- Act as point of contact between freelancers and finance for payment queries
- Maintain records of contracted deliverables against invoiced work to prevent disputes
4. Onboarding Support
- Support contract-related onboarding steps for new freelance lecturers and coordinators, working alongside the Academic Officer's lecturer onboarding materials
Qualifications and Experience
- A degree in Business, Education, Marketing, Communication and/or work experience which shows equivalent expertise
- Basic experience in admissions roles
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal English, Dutch would be advantageous
- You have intermediate skills in project management and problem solving
- You are interested in the workings and makings of international education
- You are a stickler for detail
- You are energetic and enthusiastic, with an open mindset for change
What We Offer
- A supportive, ambitious and international team culture
- Opportunities for personal and professional development
- The chance to contribute to the growth of a young and dynamic university
- A competitive salary and benefits in line within the higher education sector
- The position is firstly for 1 year, with the intention to renew when both parties are satisfied
Application Process
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for this position by August 16, 2026. Please submit “Junior Academic Officer” in the subject line.
Note: We will only consider applications submitted to this email address.
For informal inquiries about the role, please contact Thomas Meijer at [email protected].
Salaris: €1.325,00 - €1.375,00 per maand
Arbeidsvoorwaarden:
- Aanvullend pensioen
- Reiskostenvergoeding
Opleiding:
Ervaring:
- admissions: 2 jaar (Vereist)
Toestemming om in Nederland te werken:
Werklocatie: Fysiek
