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Vacancy for a student assistant

UM’s Diversity Equity Inclusivity+ Office is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated student to assist with our activities. If you're interested in shaping conversations about diversity, inclusion and belonging at UM, this might be the job for you.  

Students who work at our office appreciate the open and “gezellige” atmosphere, and flexible, adaptable work-study-life balance.  

Currently, we have one student assistant position available for the DEI+Office’s general tasks and assignments. Check out the ‘About us’ page on our website to see who is currently working at the DEI+ Office. 

What are you going to do?

As a student assistant, you will: 

  • Plan, create content, and manage posts of the DEI+ social media accounts (Instagram, LinkedIn)
  • Help update the English and Dutch websites
  • Help organise events and a range of activities such as lectures and talks
  • Write and format brochures and publications (e.g. DEI+ calendar)
  • Collaborate with related organisations and departments (i.e. UM Social media team, Studium Generale, UM Pride, UnliMited Network)
  • Assist with general office tasks such as processing emails, administrative tasks and promotional activities (e.g. distributing DEI+ calendars or pride flags)  

What we require

We seek a candidate with the following requirements: 

  • A proactive student with a strong interest in the agenda of Diversity Equity Inclusivity+, which can be demonstrated by referencing previous activities
  • Currently enrolled at Maastricht University and available for at least one academic year
  • You like to plan and have good organisational skills
  • You are tech savvy, and have an affinity with graphic design (e.g. Canva)
  • Written and verbal communication skills in both English and Dutch are essential
  • Knowledge of MS Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams 

Note:

  • If you are a non-EU/EER student, you need a Dutch work permit (via UWV)
  • Please note that you need Dutch health insurance to be eligible to work in the Netherlands
     

We welcome: 

  • Demonstrated interest in content creation, both written and visual
  • Affinity related to web editing and content creation (e.g. Drupal, WordPress, Canva)
  • Affinity related to web applications (e.g. Qualtrics, Aanmelder, Google Forms)
  • A working knowledge of Dutch (level B1minus/B2)  

 

What we offer

8-10 hours a week (2-3 half days per week) contracted by InterUM
Starting 1 October 2025 (negotiable to start later)
Starting from €18,56 per hour (salary scale 6, CAO-UNL)
Holiday allowance and annual bonus
Flexibility accounting for your work-study schedule
A shared workplace at UM’s administration (MBB 4-6) combined with working from home 
A supportive working environment in which your tasks as a student assistant will be supervised and supported by the DEI+ Office.
Insight into the ins and outs of a Dutch university

How to apply

Please send your application by Sunday, 21 September 23:59 by email to diversity@maastrichtuniversity.nl, including: 

Please note, only applications in this format will be considered.

Procedure

If selected, we will send an email on Monday, 22 September 2025 inviting you for an interview that will be held on Thursday, 25 September 2025.  

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Maastricht University is an international organisation, embracing a diverse student and staff population. We strongly believe that diversity is our advantage, and creating an inclusive working climate in which students and staff feel they are valued members of the UM community is therefore a top priority. UM values diversity within its community and encourages you to apply regardless of your circumstance, background or identity.