Tilburg University | Tilburg School of Economics and Management
is looking for a
Student assistant MSc Strategic Management (0.2 FTE)
Department: Strategy & Entrepreneurship
Hybrid or on site: Tilburg
Contract size: 0,2 fte
Full-time gross monthly salary: €3084 – €3141
Contract duration: 10 months
Intended start date: 24 August 2026
The MSc Strategic Management programme at Tilburg University is looking for a highly organized and proactive student assistant to support the Academic Director, starting August 17, 2026. We are looking for a student who enjoys organizing, has an exceptional eye for detail, and takes pride in delivering high-quality work. The position offers a great deal of variety and responsibility, with flexible working hours that will be determined in consultation.
Your position
As student assistant, you will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day management of the MSc Strategic Management programme. Your responsibilities include:
- Organising and coordinating events, such as graduation ceremonies and open days
- Helping design professional event materials, presentations, and communications
- Organising meetings, preparing agendas, and taking accurate meeting minutes
- Providing administrative and organisational support to the Academic Director
- Facilitating and designing kick-off sessions for new entrants
- Supporting small educational development projects where needed
- Managing the programme's LinkedIn presence and supporting communication activities
- Managing and updating the programme's Canvas environment
Your profile
What we are looking for:
- You are enrolled as a student at Tilburg University and have obtained at least 60 ECTS in a university bachelor's program or are following a master's program.
- Is available for at least one academic year (August 2026 – June 2027)
- Is exceptionally well organised and has excellent attention to detail
- Works independently, takes initiative, and follows through on tasks
- Enjoys organising events and coordinating multiple activities simultaneously
- Has strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Is proficient with Microsoft Office, Teams, LinkedIn, and Canvas
- Can maintain confidentiality and handle information carefully
- Is interested in improving processes and finding practical solutions
What do we offer?
Tilburg University offers excellent benefits in a pleasant working environment:
- Employment of 0.2 fte.
- Salary between €3084 and €3141 gross per month for full-time employment (profile Student Assistant, salary scale SA). Salary depending on the ECTS attained.
- You will receive a temporary contract for the duration of 10 months.
- Vacation pay of 8% and a year-end bonus of 8.3%.
- More than 8 weeks of vacation leave.
- If you don’t have student grants, reimbursement for sustainable commuting: walking, cycling and public transportation.
Want to know more?
Would you like to know more before applying? Feel free to contact the Academic Director, Dr. Koen van den Oever by e-mail:
[email protected].
Want to apply?
We kindly invite you to apply before 1 August 2026; this can only be done online. Address your motivation letter explaining why you are interested in the position and why you would be a good fit to Dr. Koen van den Oever and attach your resume. We look forward to your response.
The letter selection will take place at the beginning of August. You will be notified as soon as possible thereafter. Interviews are expected to take place between August 5 and August 12, 2026.
About Tilburg University
Tilburg University is the university in the humanities and social sciences. Ever since our foundation in 1927, we have been committed to a just, inclusive, and sustainable society. With leading research and inspiring education, we contribute to the interpretation and, where possible, solutions to current societal issues, from climate change to digitalization
Our community is personal, engaged, and small-scale. On our green, compact, and vibrant campus there is room for encounter, collaboration, reflection, and personal growth. Read more about Tilburg University.
Working at Tilburg University means working in an inclusive team with attractive employment conditions. At Tilburg University, you will receive ample opportunities to strengthen your talents and develop your career, in a warm working atmosphere where we attach great importance to the following values: curious, connected, caring, and courageous.
About the Tilburg School of Economics and Management (TiSEM)
TiSEM belongs to the European top in the field of economics and business administration. With approximately 7,000 students and more than 400 researchers, we are a dynamic, international community where talent flourishes.
We educate our students to be forward-thinking professionals, ready to shape tomorrow’s world. We do so with broad and up-to-date educational offerings, consisting of seven Bachelor’s programs and fourteen Master’s programs. Besides this, the School has a Graduate School and offers a Research Master’s program.
Our researchers, supported by excellent research facilities, provide ground-breaking insights into complex societal challenges. They focus, among other things, on strengthening the innovative capacity and competitiveness of companies in a rapidly changing technological context, ensuring affordable and accessible healthcare in an ageing society, and accelerating the transition to a sustainable and climate neutral economy while retaining broad prosperity.
By collaborating closely with academic partners, businesses, and social organizations, we contribute to knowledge development, innovation, and solutions for today’s major challenges. Read more about the Tilburg School of Economics and Management.
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