Tilburg University | Academic Services
is looking for a
STUDENT ASSISTANT EDUCATIONAL INNOVATION & PROJECT SUPPORT
Department: Education Innovation Team, Tilburg Law School (TLS)
Hybrid or on site: Hybrid
Contract size: 0.2 FTE (8 hours per week)
Full-time gross monthly salary: €3,084 – €3,141
Contract duration: 6 months
Intended start date: August 2026
Are you interested in educational innovation, project management and higher education?
Tilburg Law School is looking for a student assistant to support educational innovation projects and initiatives. In this role, you will work closely with a Strategic Advisor in the Education Innovation Team and contribute to projects focused on assessment innovation and educational quality enhancement, particularly within university-wide initiatives on innovative and alternative forms of assessment. This position offers a valuable opportunity to gain experience in strategic educational projects, collaborate with colleagues across the university, and contribute to the development of education at Tilburg University.
Your position
As a student assistant, you will provide practical and organisational support across a range of educational innovation projects. Your tasks may vary throughout the year depending on project needs and timelines.
Examples of activities include:
- Supporting the organisation of workshops, meetings and events
- Preparing meeting materials, agendas and documentation
- Taking notes during meetings and workshops and preparing summaries
- Supporting data collection, consolidation and organisation
- Conducting desk research and literature searches
- Assisting with stakeholder communication and participant coordination
- Supporting the preparation of reports, presentations, briefing documents and meeting materials
- Maintaining project planning documents and action lists
- Providing general administrative support for educational innovation projects
You will work closely with project managers and educational advisors while gaining insight into how educational policy and innovation projects are developed and implemented within a university setting.
Your profile
- You are enrolled as a student at Tilburg University and have obtained at least 60 ECTS in a bachelor's programme or are currently enrolled in a master's programme.
- You have an excellent command of English (minimum CEFR C1). Dutch is an advantage but not required.
- You are organised and able to work accurately while balancing different tasks and responsibilities.
- You can plan your work effectively, manage your time well and meet agreed deadlines.
- You have strong written communication skills and can produce clear summaries and notes.
- You are comfortable working independently on assigned tasks and can take ownership of your responsibilities.
- You are proactive, reliable and interested in educational innovation and higher education.
What do we offer?
Tilburg University offers excellent benefits in a pleasant working environment:
- Employment of 0.2 FTE (8 hours per week).
- Salary between €3,084 and €3,141 gross per month for full-time employment (UFO profile Student Assistant, salary scale SA). Salary depends on the number of ECTS obtained.
- This position provides support for non-structural and operational tasks in accordance with article 2.3 paragraph 6 sub f of the CLA Dutch Universities. You will receive a temporary contract for six months, with the possibility of an extension depending on available funding.
- Vacation pay of 8% and a year-end bonus of 8.3%.
- More than 8 weeks of vacation leave.
- Reimbursement for sustainable commuting by public transport, bicycle or walking.
- Inclusive work culture: everyone welcome, equal opportunities.
Want to know more?
For more information about this position, please contact Lize-Mari Mitchell, Education Innovation Team, Tilburg Law School
[email protected]
Want to apply?
We kindly invite you to apply before July 20th; this can only be done online. Address your cover letter to Lize-Mari Mitchell and attach your resume. We look forward to your response.
The letter selection will take place by 21 July. You will be notified as soon as possible thereafter. The selection interviews will take place 27-28 July.
The selection committee consists of:
- Lize-Mari Mitchell, Strategic Advisor, Education Innovation, TLS
- Marije Markus, Team Lead, Education Innovation, TLS
You will ideally start working for Tilburg University on 1 August.
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 Academic Services Division (AS)
The Academic Services Division (AS) is part of University Services and offers support to education, research and the social impact of the University. We develop and implement education, research, and impact policies; provide quality assurance; and offer broad support to students, PhD researchers, lecturers, and researchers. The Academic Services Division consists of three organizational units, Education, Research, and Impact in which the various teams work together on academic quality, innovation and social relevance. Read more about Academic Services | Tilburg University.
About the Eduction Innovation Team
The Education Innovation Team supports educational development and innovation within Tilburg Law School. The team works on projects related to assessment, curriculum development, educational flexibility, hybrid education and educational quality. You will join a collaborative environment where you will work closely with educational advisors, project managers and academic staff on initiatives that contribute to the future of higher education.
Application code
Tilburg University applies the recruitment code of the Dutch Association for Personnel Management & Organization Development (NVP).
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