Erasmus Mundus Programme Coordinator
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We are looking for an enthusiastic coordinator of our Erasmus Mundus Programme. Do you work in a structured, yet creative and flexible manner? Do you have excellent intercultural skills and problem solving abilities? We have a challenging vacancy!
The two-year Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Programme Religious Diversity in a Globalised World (ReD Global) is a prestigious, EU-funded educational programme in the field of religious diversity, religious identities and their complex interplay with society and globalisation.
The Faculty of Religion, Culture and Society in Groningen coordinates the MA programme offered at the University of Groningen and its partners: University of Córdoba (Spain), University of Coimbra (Portugal), University of Bern (Switzerland), National Autonomous University of Mexico, University of Guanajuato (Mexico), University of Salvador (Argentina), University of Brasilia (Brazil), The Pontifical Catholic University of Chile.
As the programme coordinator of ReD Global you play a central role. Together with the programme director, Professor Lautaro Roig Lanzillotta you constitute the consortium secretariat, which is located at the University of Groningen. You are the main point of contact for current and prospective students, for staff and for externals. You coordinate and carry out a broad range of tasks with different levels of complexity in close cooperation with local and international colleagues. The final responsibility lies with the programme director.
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What are you going to do?
The Secretariat will closely support the Programme Director in the coordination and day-to-daymanagement of the programme, specifically in tasks relating to quality assurance, application, selection and admission, student administration, EMJM insurance, mobility coordination and grant funding, and all matters concerning communication with the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). You ensure a smooth and high-quality education process and act as a key link between students, academic staff, internal services and international partners.
Your responsibilities:
- Form the Red Global Secretariat and provide support to the Programme Director in the day-to-day coordination of the programme.
- Provide support for the UG Director of Studies and Course Coordinator in educational facilities and the practical delivery of education.
- Represent the consortium in matters concerning communication with the EACEA.
- Manage student administration and act as first point of contact for students.
- Taking a lead role in the admissions and selection process in collaboration with central admissions, and the consortium and programme director.
- Inform, advise and support students regarding study progress and student life.
- Monitor programme progress, identify bottlenecks and assist academic members by the continuous improvement of the programme.
- Collaborate with faculty colleagues, central university services and international partners.
- Monitor marketing, recruitment and (re)application of Erasmus Mundus programmes.
Who are you?
We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with:
- Academic (wo) or applied sciences (hbo).
- Proficiency in English, Dutch and preferably Spanish.
- Experience in a comparable position.
- Experience in an educational or international academic environment.
Competencies:
- Analytical capacity.
- Persuasiveness.
- Stress-resistance.
- Planning and organising.
- Creative and practical in finding solutions.
- Strong intercultural, social and communicative competences.
What can you expect from us?
- In accordance with the collective labor agreement for Dutch universities, we offer a salary of at least € 3.546 up to a maximum of € 5.538 (schaal 10) gross per month for a full-time employment contract.
- 232 vacation hours per year, based on a 38-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). You can also work more or fewer hours in exchange for more or fewer free hours. For example, with a 40-hour workweek, you save 96 extra free hours, and with a 36-hour workweek, you lose 96 hours.
- End-of-year bonus of 8.3% and 8% holiday allowance.
- Extensive opportunities for personal and professional development.
- The position is classified as Programme Coordinator according to the UFO (University Job Rankings) job profiles. Ideally, the successful applicant will work 60%, spread over the week. The position is a temporary contract for the period starting 1-7-2026 or 1-8-2026, depending on the possibilities of the applicant, until 30-11-2028 (the end date of the project). We would like to invite you to apply for this position also if your current position is of a larger formation size than 0,6 fte. There might be possibilities to combine this position with part of your current job.
Where will you be working?
At the University of Groningen (UG), you work at a broad top-class university that covers all fields of academia and technology. Support staff members offer a vital contribution to the effort made by lecturers and researchers toward the development of talent and a better, sustainable society. The UG aims to be an open academic community with an inclusive and safe working climate that invites you to add your value.
The Faculty of Religion, Culture and Society (RCM) offers an open environment for everyone interested in teaching and research in these fields. Religion plays an essential role in various cultural and social structures, which is why we strongly focus on interdisciplinary research. Our core focus is the study of the dynamic interaction between religion, culture, and society. Within this framework, around 250 students and 100 staff are given every opportunity and support to develop their academic and personal talents. We also encourage intellectual curiosity and promote knowledge exchange. In this way, we aim to make a valuable contribution to society. If you would like to learn more about the Faculty of Religion, Culture and Society, visit rug.nl/rcm.
The Faculty of Religion, Culture and Society is one of the founding faculties of the University of Groningen (1614). Being part of a public university, it aims to perform cutting-edge research and teaching in a wide variety of disciplines in the fields of theology and religious studies. We investigate religions as cultural phenomena and social forces in diverse contexts in the past and present. By generating and sharing scholarly knowledge, the Faculty aims to create impact and to contribute to a sustainable society, offering the public and government credible resources for reflection on religion and society.
The faculty offers two Bachelor’s Programmes, a one-year Master’s Programme with five tracks,, a two-year Research Master’s Programme, a PhD-programme, and several post-academic courses. We host one research institute and 5 research centres and participate in various networks.
As the coordinator of ReD Global you will be part of the professional staff team of the Faculty. Hierarchically, the managing director of the faculty will be your supervisor. Functional management on the job will be by the director of the ReD Global consortium and the director of the ReD Global programme.
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Application procedure
After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation by email.
The selection committee assesses your application and you will be notified as soon as possible whether you are invited for an interview.
We would like to get to know each other better in a first interview, which can take place either online or on location.
We may schedule a second interview with you. This interview can be complemented with an assessment. We may also ask for references at this point.
After a positive interview, we will discuss the terms of employment together. When everything is completed, we are happy to welcome you at the University of Groningen! Curious about what the onboarding process at the University of Groningen looks like? On our information page for new employees, you can read what to expect.
Interested?
Does this vacancy appeal to you? If so, click on the button below and apply straightaway.
Please add the following documents to your application:
- CV.
- Cover letter.
Do you have any questions or need more information?
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Questions about the content of the job?
Marjon Westerbeek
Managing Director
M.J.Westerbeek@rug.nl -
Questions about your application process?
Allyson Bulthuis - Krajenbrink
Human Resources Adviser
A.C.H.Bulthuis@rug.nl
Information about applying
When scheduling meetings, we will take your schedule into account as much as possible.
The University of Groningen considers social safety important. We strive to be a university where staff and students feel respected and at home, regardless of differences in background, experiences, perspectives, and identity. For more information, see also our page about our diversity policy.
Acquisition is not appreciated.
Our selection procedure follows the guidelines of the NVP Application Code.
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