The Document Management & Archives (DMA) department oversees the provision of administrative information and serves in an advisory and supportive capacity to the various units of Wageningen UR in the areas of information management and document management. DMA provides the frameworks and guidelines within which staff must handle the provision of documentary information. The DMA department uses the Corsa archiving application. We are seeking a functional administrator to manage this application, among other responsibilities.
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You serve as the link between business users and IT; you reach out and engage in dialogue to identify functional needs and determine which processes within the various applications could be improved;
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You monitor performance and optimize it where possible in collaboration with the business and IT teams;
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You conduct tests and implement improvements to the applications and interfaces between them, and you involve key users in the changes;
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You advise and guide stakeholders through effective collaboration;
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Initially, you will primarily work with our Corsa archiving application, but you have the willingness and skills to take on other applications within the team as well.
Your team
As a functional application manager at DMA, you will work closely with other application managers within the Multidisciplinary Property & Facility Service Team (MDT P&FS) and serve as the link between the business and the application functionality. This involves applications in six key areas: real estate management, facility management, physical access control, mobility, office automation, smart campus, and health & safety. For this, we use applications such as Planon, Corsa, Gaiyo, Kuario, and Diversity Travel. The team is responsible for second-line support and troubleshooting for these various applications. You won’t be sitting at your desk all day, but will regularly consult with your stakeholders.
You will work here
At Wageningen University & Research (WUR), a large amount of information is processed every day, both in the core processes of education and research and in day-to-day operations. Developments in the field of (digital) information management are advancing rapidly, and WUR aims to align its information management practices accordingly. The Document Management & Archives Department oversees the provision of administrative information and serves in an advisory capacity to the organizational units of Wageningen UR to support them in the areas of information management and document management.
You are a professional with strong communication skills and a thirst for learning who enjoys collaborating with other professionals and various stakeholders. You are empathetic, customer-focused, take initiative, and understand what is needed to optimize the functionality of the applications. In addition, you have an analytical mindset, and a high degree of independence is expected. You also pay close attention to the availability, stability, and user-friendliness of the delivered applications and have sufficient understanding of the underlying technology to quickly identify the cause of any issues. You assist users whenever possible but also know when to say no when necessary. You are results-oriented and proactive. You communicate easily and have an affinity for the information technology field.
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HBO-level education and thinking skills;
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Knowledge of archiving and experience with information management;
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Knowledge of and experience with the Corsa application or the ambition to specialize in it;
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Sufficient knowledge of the underlying infrastructure;
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Knowledge of and experience working with Scrum within an Agile environment;
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Excellent command of both Dutch and English.
In our international working environment there is an increasing amount of communication in English. For this position it is about language level C1 .
Wageningen University & Research offers excellent terms of employment. A few highlights from our Collective Labour Agreement include:
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working hours that can be discussed and arranged so that they allow for the best possible work-life balance;
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sabbatical leave, study leave, and partially paid parental leave;
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there is a strong focus on vitality and you can make use of the sports facilities available on campus for a small fee;
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a fixed year-end bonus of 8,3%;
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excellent pension scheme.
In addition to these first-rate employee benefits, you will of course receive a good salary. We offer, depending on your experience, a competitive gross salary of between €3.231,- and €4.929,- for a full-time working week of 36 hours, in accordance with the CLA Wageningen Research (scale 8/9). Additionally, for this role a contract for 32 hours can be discussed. As for your contract, we initially offer a one-year contract that can be extended on good performance.
Wageningen University & Research offers plenty of opportunities for growth and development, with a strong internal recruitment policy and excellent training programs.
You will work on the greenest and most innovative campus in the Netherlands, in an international and open working environment.
Wageningen University & Research is the university and research center for life sciences. The themes we deal with are relevant to everyone around the world and Wageningen, therefore, has a large international community and a lot to offer to international employees.
Because we expect you to work and live in the Netherlands our team of advisors on Dutch immigration procedures will help you with the visa application procedures for yourself and, if applicable, for your family. If you come with a partner, we offer a Dual Career group program organized by our Welcome Center. This program helps your partner to get familiar with the Dutch culture, labour market and assists your partner to find a job.
Feeling welcome also has everything to do with being well informed. Wageningen University & Research's International Communitypage contains practical information about what we can do to support international employees coming to Wageningen. Furthermore, our Welcome Center can assist you with any additional advice and information about for example housing, opening a bank account or schooling. Finally, certain categories of international staff may be eligible for a tax exemption on a part of their salary during the first five years in the Netherlands.
For more information about the position, please contact Loura Bos, Head Operational Services, email – [email protected] , phone 0317-484104.
Questions about the procedure? Get in touch with Yvette van Veldhuizen, HR Business Partner, email - [email protected] , phone 0317-485104.
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You can apply up to and including 29 June 2026. Internal candidates are preferred to apply before 9 June 2026.
Welcome, safe, and valued
Wageningen University & Research (WUR) highly values diversity and inclusion because we believe that different insights lead to innovative solutions. We create a work environment where everyone feels welcome, safe, and appreciated, regardless of background, identity, or experience. Together, we are building a culture where everyone's unique contribution adds to the success of our organization.
The mission of Wageningen University & Research is “To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life”. Under the banner Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen University and the specialised research institutes of the Wageningen Research Foundation have joined forces in contributing to finding solutions to important questions in the domain of healthy food and living environment. With its roughly 30 branches, 7,600 employees (6,700 fte) and 13,100 students and over 150,000 participants to WUR’s Life Long Learning, Wageningen University & Research is one of the leading organisations in its domain. The unique Wageningen approach lies in its integrated approach to issues and the collaboration between different disciplines.
Read the 5 reasons why your future colleagues enjoy working at WUR and watch the video below to get an idea of our green campus!
We will recruit for the vacancy ourselves, so no employment agencies please. However, sharing in your network is appreciated.
