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Department Coordinator

We are looking for a Department Coordinator.

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Key takeaways

  • Hours
    24 hr.
  • Salary indication
    Salary gross/monthly
    based on full-time
    € 3,546 - € 5,538
  • Deadline
    19 Nov 2025

Serving as the linchpin in the running of the Department, the Department Coordinator is not only a full member of the Department’s Executive Committee but also its driving force in the implementation and operation of Departmental strategy. The Department Coordinator serves as the connection between internal and external stakeholders and works closely together with the Department Chair. The Department Coordinator also contributes to relevant Faculty-wide initiatives and interacts closely with the Faculty’s Managing Director.

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Tasks and duties

  • Supporting and advising the Department Chair and the Executive Committee.
  • Co-developing the Department strategy within the context of the Faculty Strategy and coordinating its implementation. For example,
  • Coordination of the yearly update of the Multi-Annual Plan
  • Supporting the annual Department Budget and its implementation
  • Communication of Department plans to various stakeholders and participants
  • Supporting and monitoring the implementation of the finance strategy of the Department
  • Representing the Department and coordinating its input, actions and responses to various Faculty-wide initiatives and Task & Finish groups, such as
  • Housing, refurbishment and other estate-related plans
  • Liaising as required with Faculty colleagues from HR, Finance, Marketing & Communication and Research Support
  • In collaboration with the Department’s Management Assistants, organising meetings of the Executive Committee and the Department Board, the CEM Day and other relevant meetings, taking minutes and following up on actions as and when required

Our offer

  • A dynamic position for 24 hours per week.
  • Based on the needs of the organization, the job profile will be further refined.
  • The salary for a full-time appointment, depending on education and experience, ranges from a minimum of €3,546 to a maximum of €5,538 gross per month (scale 10, depending on education and experience).
  • The University of Twente offers an excellent package of secondary employment benefits, including a good pension scheme, 8% holiday allowance, 8.3% year-end bonus, a flexible model for customizable employment conditions, and 29 days of leave for a full-time appointment.
  • We offer flexibility to work partly from home, ample opportunities for further professional and personal development, and a strong focus on vitality and an inclusive working environment.

Information and application

Are you interested in this position? Please send your application via the 'Apply now' button below before November 20 and include:

The interviews will take place on 27 November and 1 December.
Screening is part of the procedure.

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About the department

Civil Engineering and Management is a Department within the Faculty of Engineering Technology but also with close links to the Social Sciences. The Department is responsible for delivering BSc and MSc courses in Civil Engineering, and operates across the three main themes of Construction, Transport and Water. The Department has around 50 academics distributed over nine Chairs.

About the organisation

The Faculty of Engineering Technology (ET) engages in education and research of Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering and Industrial Design Engineering. We enable society and industry to innovate and create value using efficient, solid and sustainable technology. We are part of a ‘people-first' university of technology, taking our place as an internationally leading center for smart production, processes and devices in five domains: Health Technology, Maintenance, Smart Regions, Smart Industry and Sustainable Resources. Our faculty is home to about 2,900 Bachelor's and Master's students, 550 employees and 150 PhD candidates. Our educational and research programmes are closely connected with UT research institutes Mesa+ Institute, TechMed Center and Digital Society Institute.

Want to know more

Hulscher, S.J.M.H. (Suzanne)

Hulscher, S.J.M.H. (Suzanne)
Full Professor

Hulscher, S.J.M.H. (Suzanne)
Full Professor

Do you have questions about this vacancy? Then you can contact Suzanne for all substantive questions about this position and the application procedure. For general questions about working for the UT, please refer to the chatbot.

Contact

Phone:+31534894256
Email:s.j.m.h.hulscher@utwente.nl

How to apply

Step 1

Apply.
When you see a vacancy that appeals to you, you can apply online. We ask you to upload a CV and motivation letter and/or list of publications. You will receive a confirmation of receipt by e-mail.

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Step 2

Selection.
The selection committee will review your application and you will receive a response within 2 weeks after the vacancy has been closed.

Step 3

1st interview.
The 1st (online or in person) meeting serves as an introduction where we introduce ourselves to you and you to us. You may be asked to give a short presentation. This will be further explained in the invitation.

Step 4

2nd interview.
In the second interview, we will further discuss the job content, your skills and your talents.

Step 5

The offer.
If the conversations are positive, you will be made a suitable offer. If applicable, we will sign you up for screening.

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