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Education Coordinator

Are you enthusiastic about a role in which your overview and coordination directly contribute to the quality of our education in Civil Engineering and Management? Together, we make sure that our future civil engineers receive the best education, and you play a key role in this!

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Key takeaways

  • Hours
    16 - 24 hr.
  • Salary indication
    Salary gross/monthly
    based on full-time
    € 3,382 - € 4,484
  • Deadline
    15 Feb 2026

You will be working in a varied, independent role within the Faculty of Engineering Technology (ET) in the Department of Civil Engineering and Management (CEM). A department we are proud of because students want to study here, people want to work here and every day we are working on the future. You will function within the department as the executive coordinator of education. You will be someone who enjoys being the interface between the department, the secretariat, the Educational Support (ES) and Education Affairs Office (BOZ) departments, lecturers, students and other departments. You will be the connecting factor between our department and educational support. You will also work closely with the education coordinators of the other departments.

In this multifaceted role, you will ensure that teaching within the department runs smoothly. You will coordinate preparation and planning, support lecturers with timetables, the online learning environment (Canvas) and grade administration, and arrange the deployment of student assistants. In addition, you will contribute to open days and Master's information sessions, activities to improve the quality of the educational programme, and ensure that clear and up-to-date information is provided via the website.

Your profile

  • Secondary vocational education (MBO)+/higher professional education (HBO) working and thinking level with relevant education.
  • You have at least 3 years of work experience in a relevant/comparable position.
  • You enjoy organising and can maintain an overview in a dynamic and complex environment. You know how to set priorities and ensure mutual connection.
  • You know when it is necessary to step in and enjoy working with others to do so.
  • You communicate effectively, easily and collegially at various levels.
  • You have a good command of the English language and can communicate easily with international staff, students and colleagues.

Our offer

  • A challenging position for 16 to 24 hours per week in an international working environment.
  • You will initially be offered a one-year contract. Permanent employment may be possible thereafter.
  • Depending on education and experience, the salary is a maximum of €4,484.00 gross per month (scale 8) based on 38 hours.
  • An excellent package of secondary employment conditions, including an end-of-year bonus of 8.3%, a good pension scheme and free use of our sports facilities.

Information and application

Are you excited? Then we warmly invite you to apply.

You can upload your application, accompanied by an up-to-date CV, until 15 February via the link below.

Do you have any questions? Please feel free to contact Prof. Dr. Ing. K.T. (Karst) Geurs, education portfolio holder at the Department of Civil Engineering and Management, at k.t.geurs@utwente.nl.

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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

Geurs, K.T. (Karst)

Geurs, K.T. (Karst)
Full Professor

Geurs, K.T. (Karst)
Full Professor

Do you have questions about this vacancy? Then you can contact Karst 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:+31534891056
Email:k.t.geurs@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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