How do you measure whether a university's strategy is delivering the intended impact? As Policy Advisor Information Institutional Strategy, you will help TU/e translate its strategic ambitions into meaningful management information that supports decision-making across the university. Working with the Executive Board, faculties, institutes, and university services, you will develop the indicators, dashboards, and reporting needed to monitor progress and inform future decisions. If you enjoy connecting strategy, data, and governance in a complex academic environment, we would love to meet you!
About the department
Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) is a leading European university of science and technology. Through its Strategy 2030, TU/e is investing in the growth of education, research, and knowledge valorization to support the needs of the Brainport Eindhoven high-tech ecosystem. Together with partners across the region, the Netherlands, and Europe, TU/e contributes to global impact by addressing today's major societal transitions in energy, health, digitalization, and advanced materials.
These ambitions are further articulated in the TU/e Institutional Plan 2026-2030.
You will join General Affairs (GA), the department that connects strategy with implementation, streamlines institutional processes, and strengthens collaboration across the university. General Affairs supports TU/e in maximizing its societal impact by enabling effective governance, reducing institutional risk, fostering a safe, inclusive, and thriving campus, and building strategic partnerships within Brainport and beyond. Through these efforts, the department supports TU/e's core missions in education, research, innovation, and societal impact.
As Policy Advisor Information Institutional Strategy, you will be part of the Strategy domain and report functionally to the Strategic Domain Lead Strategy. In addition, you will be supported by a Competence Manager who focuses on your professional development, project staffing, and fostering a culture aligned with TU/e's values.
About the role
As Policy Advisor Information Institutional Strategy, you are responsible for developing, coordinating, and continuously improving TU/e's strategic management information framework. You translate the ambitions of the Institutional Plan into meaningful management information, performance indicators, and integrated reporting that support evidence-based decision-making.
Working under the direction of the Strategic Domain Lead Strategy, you collaborate across organizational boundaries with the Strategic Domain Leads for Education, Research, Valorization, and Operations, as well as with faculties and university services. You play an important role in connecting information flows, aligning stakeholders, and strengthening end-to-end collaboration so that strategic information supports integrated decision-making throughout the university.
What you will do
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Develop, coordinate, and continuously improve TU/e's strategic management information framework in support of institutional planning, governance, monitoring, and decision-making.
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Translate the objectives of the Institutional Plan into measurable performance indicators, strategic dashboards, and integrated management reports.
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Advise the Executive Board, Strategic Domain Leads, Deans, and Directors on strategic information needs and performance management.
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Develop, maintain, and monitor a university-wide framework of qualitative and quantitative Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) linked to the Institutional Plan.
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Analyze institutional performance, identify trends and risks, and provide actionable management insights.
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Coordinate the preparation of strategic reports for governance, planning, and accountability purposes.
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Translate strategic objectives and information requirements into integrated dashboards and reporting solutions in close collaboration with the Business Intelligence (BI) team.
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Safeguard the consistency, quality, and accessibility of strategic information across the university and promote data-informed decision-making.
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Develop and coordinate TU/e's strategic approach to international university rankings and benchmarking.
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Collaborate with faculties and university services to improve data quality and institutional performance, while analyzing external developments and advising on opportunities to strengthen TU/e's international position.
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Strengthen end-to-end collaboration across faculties and university services by connecting strategic processes, information flows, and performance management.
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Ensure alignment between strategic objectives, operational execution, and organizational performance.
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Build and maintain strong relationships with the Executive Board, Strategic Domain Leads, Deans, Directors, project managers, information analysts, and other stakeholders.
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Act as the link between strategy, Business Intelligence, faculties, and university services, facilitating dialogue, alignment, and commitment around strategic performance management.
What you bring
Experience
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A master's degree or an equivalent academic level of working and thinking.
- Demonstrated experience in strategic management information, performance management, business intelligence, or institutional planning.
- Experience with governance, KPI development, dashboard development, and strategic reporting.
- Experience managing stakeholders in a complex organizational environment and advising senior leadership.
- Affinity with higher education and the university's core domains: Education, Research, Knowledge Valorization, and Operations.
Competencies
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Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complex information into meaningful management insights.
- Ability to work across organizational boundaries, connect stakeholders, and strengthen end-to-end collaboration and processes.
- A proactive, structured, and results-oriented approach, combined with strong planning and coordination skills.
- Strategic insight, organizational and political sensitivity, and excellent advisory skills.
- A collaborative mindset with strong communication skills, integrity, adaptability, accountability, and the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary environments.
- Excellent command of both Dutch and English.
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.
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:
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Given the current implementation phase of the TU/e Institutional Plan, this position is initially offered as a one-year appointment. Upon successful performance and subject to the availability of structural funding, there is the prospect of a permanent position.
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Salary in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, scale 11, ranging from € 4.925,- to € 6.682,- gross base salary per month (full-time), depending on your knowledge and experience.
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In addition to your base salary, you will receive an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus, both calculated based on your annual gross base salary.
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As a TU/e employee, you participate in the ABP pension scheme, providing retirement pension and pension benefits for surviving dependents and occupational disability. TU/e pays 70% of the pension premium, while employees contribute the remaining 30%.
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A favorable arrangement for more holidays or a sabbatical.
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A selection model for additional fringe benefits.
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Working hours in consultation for an optimal work-life balance.
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Scope for your talent with advancement prospects and excellent development opportunities such as mentoring, workshops and coaching.
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Partially paid parental leave and reimbursement for commuting expenses, working from home and the internet.
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Unlimited access to the modern on‑campus TU/e Student Sports Center at an exceptionally affordable rate.
On our website you can discover even more information about our conditions of employment. Build on your career at TU/e!
We are a leading international university 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.
Our university is located in Brainport Eindhoven — a world‑leading tech region with more than 7,000 high‑tech companies and strong R&D activity. Known for breakthroughs in AI, photonics, semiconductors and advanced manufacturing, Brainport is a place where technology serves people and society. Learn more about the Brainport region here.
Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to have more information about the position, please contact the hiring manager: Renee Westenbrink, Strategic Domain Lead Strategy, [email protected].
Visit our website for more information about the application process. You can also contact Mai Lan Pham, Senior Recruiter, [email protected].
Are you inspired and would like to know more about working at TU/e? Please visit our career page.
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. Ensure that you submit all the requested application documents. We give priority to complete applications.
Screening of candidates begins as soon as applications are received and continues until the position is filled. 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
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You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.
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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.
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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 ([email protected]) before applying to check your eligibility and to receive further guidance.
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Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.
Type of employment: temporary employment with possibility of permanent employment | Contract type: full-time/part-time | Number of positions: 1 | Full-time equivalent: 0.8 - 1.0 FTE | City: Eindhoven | County: Noord-Brabant | Country: Netherlands | Reference number: 2026/460 | Published: 2026-07-21 | Last application date: 2026-08-21
