Project Lead CTL Development
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Do you enjoy working in a dynamic environment where not everything is set yet, and where you can truly help build something new? Are you able to combine organisational development with a structured, project-based approach? And do you want to contribute to strengthening education at the University of Groningen?
Then we are looking for you for the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) as our new Project Lead CTL Development.
Project Lead CTL Development
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What are you going to do?
As Project Lead CTL Development, you will play a key role in the further development of the newly established Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL). You will work closely with the Head of SES & CTL and colleagues within and beyond the CTL to shape the direction, structure and way of working of the centre.
The CTL is in a formation phase. You will contribute to building the organisation together with the team, while helping to define priorities, collaboration structures and ways of working.
At the same time, the CTL will play an important role in the university’s participation in Npuls, a national programme funded by the Dutch National Growth Fund aimed at accelerating digitalisation and innovation in education. Within this programme, the University of Groningen is working on themes such as digital learning, educational innovation and the development and sharing of learning resources in collaboration with other institutions.
In this context, you will be responsible for the implementation, coordination and monitoring of the NPuls programme within the CTL. You will take ownership of planning, progress and results, while ensuring that activities are aligned with the objectives, deliverables and collaboration agreements as defined within the NPuls programme.
You will combine a development-oriented approach with a structured, project-based way of working. This means you will help shape the CTL while also ensuring that plans are translated into concrete actions, progress is monitored and results are delivered.
You will collaborate closely with the Head of SES & CTL, the Academic Lead and a to-be-appointed CTL Coordinator, who will be responsible for HR and tactical management. In this role, you will connect people, expertise and initiatives across faculties and services and contribute to a coherent and effective way of working within the CTL.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Contributing to the development and positioning of the CTL in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
- Acting as project lead for the CTL-related NPuls programme, ensuring timely and effective implementation of activities.
- Developing and maintaining project plans, timelines and deliverables in line with the NPuls proposal.
- Monitoring progress and deliverables, and identifying risks and opportunities.
- Being responsible for reporting towards NPuls, including progress reporting and accountability.
- Contributing to and monitoring budget management related to CTL activities.
- Coordinating communication about CTL developments and NPuls activities within the organisation.
- Supporting the development of collaboration structures, processes and ways of working within the CTL.
- Facilitating collaboration across faculties, services and external partners.
Who are you?
You are a proactive and result-oriented professional who enjoys working in a developing organisation. You combine a structured, project-based approach with the ability to navigate uncertainty and bring people along in change.
You have or would describe yourself:
- You have an academic level of working and thinking (Master’s degree or equivalent).
- You have experience with project management or programme coordination, preferably in a complex organisational environment.
- You have experience with organisational development, innovation processes and/or change trajectories.
- You are able to combine a development-oriented approach with planning, monitoring and accountability.
- You demonstrate strong leadership skills and are able to take ownership, set direction and drive progress, while bringing people along in a complex organisational context.
- You have strong organisational sensitivity and are able to navigate complex stakeholder environments.
- You are skilled in connecting people and facilitating collaboration across organisational boundaries.
- You are able to translate strategic ambitions into concrete actions and results.
- You have strong communication skills in both Dutch and English.
- You are proactive, flexible and able to operate effectively in a dynamic environment.
What can you expect from us?
- In accordance with the collective labor agreement for Dutch universities, we offer a salary of at least € 4.728 up to a maximum of € 6.433 (schaal 11) 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.
- Funding NPuls – CTL. Temporary position for three years.
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.
University Services (US) is an engaged organization with over 1,250 staff members. Every day, we dedicate ourselves to creating an inspiring and sustainable academic environment in which students and staff can grow, collaborate, and reach their full potential. We support teaching, research, and operations in a progressive and collaborative way. From property maintenance to supporting the Board of the University, we proudly fulfil an important role at the University of Groningen as a facilitating and advisory service. Our services are wide-ranging and reach across the entire University. We work closely with faculties and other service units to support them as effectively as possible. If you would like to learn more about University Services, visit our website.
The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) is part of the Education & Students cluster within University Services of the University of Groningen. It is a new initiative aimed at strengthening an inspiring, future-oriented and evidence-informed educational culture .
The CTL will bring together expertise in teacher professionalisation, educational innovation and practice-based research in higher education. It functions as a central hub within the university and connects faculties, support services and external partners. Its activities focus on teacher professionalisation, educational innovation, practice-oriented research and network development. You will work in a dynamic environment in which collaboration, innovation and knowledge sharing are central.
We offer you, in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities:
- A position for 0.6 FTE.
- An appointment for a period of three years, with a positive evaluation after one year.
- A salary between € 4,728 and € 6,433 gross per month (full-time basis, salary scale 11, depending on qualifications and experience).
- 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% end-of-year bonus.
- 29 days of leave based on a full-time working week (pro rata).
- Opportunities for professional and personal development.
Starting date: as soon as possible.
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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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Nancy Clemencia - Lokai
Human Resources Adviser
n.f.clemencia-lokai@rug.nl
Information about applying
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